HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-12-70 RESOLUTION NO. 07 -12 -70
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER USAGE RATES
WITHIN THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights by resolution and
ordinance regulates water and sewer usage rates within the
City for all users; and,
WHEREAS, a rate study has been conducted and completed
by the Deputy Clerk /Finance Director recommending water
rate increases to accommodate the cost for administrating,
managing, and providing municipal water services to the
citizens of the City of Oak Park Heights and all properties
connected thereto; and,
WHEREAS, current demands upon the municipal water
systems of the city necessitate the future construction of
additional infrastructure and rehabilitation of existing
infrastructure that must be paid for by users of the system;
and,
• WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said rate
increases and determined the same to be fair and equitable.
WHEREAS, the city ordinances provide for the
implementation of rate increases by resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for
the City of Oak Park Heights as follows:
That effective January 1, 2008, the City of Oak Park
Heights shall establish a municipal water rate for all
users as follows:
a. A quarterly rate of $3.94 for administrative
fees, $1.59 for state water connection, and $1.25
per 1,000 gallons used for the first 15,000
gallons, with a per quarter minimum charge of
$24.35.
b. A rate of $1.62 per 1,000 gallons for water
use above 15,000 gallons up to 50,000 gallons.
C. A rate of $2.22 per 1,000 gallons for water
use above 50,000 gallons up to 99,000 gallons.
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d. A rate of $2.67 per 1,000 gallons for water
• use above 99,000 gallons.
Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park
Heights this 27th day of December, 2007.
David Beauaet, Mayor
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EVi A. J hnson
Ad inist ator
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