AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE WATER AND SEWER RATES, MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES AND FEES FOR 2009 FOR THE VILLAGE OF WEST LAFAYETTE, OHIO, AMENDING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, a rate increase is required to offset increases in the cost of operations and maintenance of the water and sewer services departments and

WHEREAS, the water and sewage treatment facilities are in need of a capital improvements upgrade to conform with environmental protection standards,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the Village of West Lafayette, State of Ohio, as follows:

SECTION 1:      That the monthly rates for water consumption by residents of the Village of West Lafayette, Ohio for all billings on or after January 1, 2009 shall be as follows:

First 2000 gallons                                                                      $8.77 per 1000 gallons

                                    Next 3000 gallons                                                                      $7.18 per 1000 gallons

                                    Next 3000 gallons                                                                      $5.73 per 1000 gallons

                                    Next 3000 gallons                                                                      $4.59 per 1000 gallons

                                    Over 12,000 gallons                                                       $3.68 per 1000 gallons

SECTION 2:      That the monthly sewer rates for residents of the Village of West Lafayette, Ohio, shall be based on water consumption, shall be for all billings on and after January 1, 2009, and shall be as follows:

                                                $5.39 per 1000 gallons for water consumption

SECTION 3:      That the minimum billing shall be defined as 2000 gallons per month for water and/ or sewer.

SECTION 4:      That the non-residents of the Village of West Lafayette, Ohio, whom are connected to the village water and/or sewer system shall be billed at one and one-half time the rates as set forth in Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3.

SECTION 5:      The Village Administrator shall set forth the amounts for all miscellaneous charges included but not limited to the following:

·         Late Fee – 10% of the unpaid balance as of midnight on the due date excluding prior late fees

·         Returned check charge – $25.00

·         Meter replacement due to abuse or neglect - $45.00 plus the full cost of the replacement meter.

·         Meter replacement to change from manual read to touch read - $60.00

·         Security deposit for new accounts (Property owners) - $50.00

·         Turn on fee - $20.00 after being shut off for non-payment.

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

Passed:  

ATTEST: 

Jack Patterson, Mayor

Lisa M. Derr, Fiscal Officer