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RESOLUTION NO. 08 -11 -45
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SEWER USAGE RATES
WITHIN THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights by resolution
and ordinance regulates 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 a sewer
rate increase to accommodate the cost for administrating,
managing, and providing municipal sewer services to the
citizens of the City of Oak Park Heights and all properties
connected thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said rate
• increase 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, 2009, the City of Oak Park
Heights shall establish a municipal sewer rate for all
users as follows:
a. A quarterly rate of $7.82 for administrative
fees, and $2.93 per 1,000 gallons of water used
for the first 15,000 gallons, with a per quarter
minimum charge of $51.70.
b. A rate of $3.52 per 1,000 gallons of water
used over 15,000 gallons.
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C. Residential sewer rates are determined by
the amount of water used in the March quarter of
each year. Commercial, industrial, institutional
and high density residential sewer rates are
based on actual usage.
Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park
Heights this 25th day of November, 2008.
David Beaudet, Mayor
*dm'istrator
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