Rates & Fees
Billing details
- Rates are updated through out the year as they are adopted by City Council.
- View a list of current and future approved Utility Rates
- City water meters measure use in units. One unit equates to 100 cubic feet or 748 gallons.
- Utility Bills are mailed by the 9th of each month and are due on the last day
water
- Residential Rate
- Base Fee: 0-2 Units based on the size of meter
- Tier 1: 3-8 Units
- Tier 2: 9 Units and Up
- Non-Residential Rate
- Base Fee: 0-2 Units based on the size of meter
- Additional units are based on account type (Multifamily, Commercial, Industrial, Public)
- Irrigation is metered separately and billed by meter size and usage
Sewer
Residential is based on the Winter Average (water usage from November - March). Non-Residential Accounts are based on the actual usage because of separate Irrigation Meters.
- Residential/Multifamily Rate
- Base Fee: 0-2 Units
- Additional Units listed on rate structure
- Non-Residential Rate (Commercial, Industrial, Public)
- Base Fee: 0-2 Units based on the size of water meter
- Additional Units listed on the rate structure
fire charge
- Residential: Fee is included in the Water base fee
- Non-Residential Rate (Multifamily, Commercial, Industrial, Public)
- Based on the diameter of pipe multiplied by $8.71 current monthly rate
Street Lights
All accounts are charged a Street Light fee regardless of lighting for the location of service. The fee is based on the type of light fixture in the surrounding area and a breakdown of the types is listed on the Utility Rates link.
- Residential: Flat monthly fee
- Multifamily: Fixture multiplied by the number of Dwelling Units
- Commercial, Industrial, Public: Fixture multiplied by the number of Full Time Equivalent Employees
STORM
Supports the storm water system to comply with state and federal environmental protection laws
- Residential: Flat monthly fee
- Non-Residential Rate (Multifamily, Commercial, Industrial, Public): Impervious area divided by 2750 multiplied by residential rate.
Road Maintenance
This is a monthly fee charged to all accounts and is dedicated to maintaining a safe, functional street system. The fee is subject to change November 1 of each year.
- Residential: Residential Rate
- Multifamily: Multifamily Rate multiplied by the number of Dwelling Units
- Commercial, Industrial, Public: Residential Rate multiplied by the Category based on Equivalent Residential Units (ERU)
- Trips are determined by the Institution of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Manual.
- The number of trips are divided by a factor of 9.45 to determine the ERU.
- November 1, 2024 ERU increased by 3.1%
| Equivalent Residential Units | Category | November 1, 2023 | November 1, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 20 | 1 | 10.90 | 11.24 |
| 20-39 | 20 | 218.00 | 224.80 |
| 40-59 | 40 | 436.00 | 449.60 |
| 60-79 | 60 | 654.00 | 674.40 |
| 80-119 | 80 | 872.00 | 899.20 |
| 120-199 | 120 | 1308.00 | 1348.80 |
| 200-399 | 200 | 2180.00 | 2248.00 |
| 400-599 | 400 | 4360.00 | 4496.00 |
| > 599 | 600 | 6540.00 | 6744.00 |
fees
- Late Fee: 9% Per Annum or a Minimum of $5.00 whichever is greater
- Returned Payment: $25.00
- Restore/Disconnect: $35.00
- After Hours Restore: $185.00
- Meter Tampering: $500.00
RESOLUTIONS
- Water/Fire/Irrigation: Resolution 1624, 2447 & 2788
- Sewer: Resolution 1987 & 2325
- Storm: Resolution 2353 & 2507
- Roads: Resolution 2612
- Street Lights: Resolutions 881, 1473, & 2652
Supporting Documents
Utility Rates (155 KB) 