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Presented 3y
Referred To
WHEREAS, After due consideration and study of the financial condition of the Water Uri1ity,
projected future expenses and approval of the 1998 Budget, the Board of Water Commissioners
and the City Council have determined that the present rate structure is inadequate to continue
operations without an adjustment; and
WHEREAS, The Board and City Council recommend that the residential water billing cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board staff continue the levei monthly or quarterly
payment an'd direct pay option plans available on a voluntary basis for consumers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 85A 1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code the City
Council hereby approves the following Schedule of Water Rates for a11 water bills levied on or
after January 1, 1998. a.�d Q �,..i, �� �}�� q , r ; w= i1 b c. s�F�<�
-a� L�.i.s:d.e.r +i�es� \R`l� lr:;�-!er ����
1998 WATER RATES
For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Inside Citv Outside Citv
Winter* $1.31 per 100 cu. ft. $1.57 per 100 cu. ft.
Summer** 1.41 " " " 1.69 " " "
All over ] 00,000 cu. ft. per month
Al1 Year $1.19 per l OQ cu. ft. $1.43 per 100 cu. ft.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
* Winter rates shall appiy to biils sent during January through May, and�December.
**Summer rates sha11 apply to bills sent during June through November.
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33
34
35
36
37
38
39
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-INCH AND LARGER METERS AND ROSEVILLE,
LITTLE CANADA AND MASTER MEfiER ACCOiJNTS
"Winter rates shail apply to bills sent during January through April, I�3ovember and December.
�*Suminer rates shall apply to bills sent during May through October.
MINIMUM CHARGES:
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMAI.LER METERS
Minimunn charges shall be based upon consumptaon of 300 cubic feet per quarter for those on
quarterly billing.
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-INCH AND LARGER METERS
Minnnum charges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
LATE CHARGES:
T1�e imposition of late payment charges, as set forth below, to be imposed upon water and sewer
service charges which are not paid within thirty (30) days of the billing date; as authorized in
City Council Resolufion No. 94-1304.
CUSTOMER AMOUNT OF LATE
CLASSIFICATION DELINQZ3ENCY CHARGE*
RESIDENTIAL 0-$2,000 5% per annum**
RESTDENTIAL $2,OQ1-$5�,�00 $1�0+0.83%
RESIDENTIAL $50,001+ $500***
COMMERCIAL 0-$2,000 5% per annum***
COMMERCIAL $2,001 - $50,000 $100 + 0.83%
COMMETZCIAL $50,001+ $500
I�- I��l
1 *Exceptions: Late charge shall not apply to interdepartmental City of Saint Paul sewer
2 and water biliings.
4 Late charge shall not apply to previous residential owner billings, such as
5 special bills, in accordance with established guidelines.
6
7 **Exceprion: 5% late charge of up to $50 shall not be collected on a residential account
8 for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in accordance
9 with established guidelines.
10
11 ***Exception: 5% late charge of up to $100 shall not be collected on a commercial
12 account for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in
13 accordance with established guidelines.
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Requ;sted by Depaztment oF:
AdopTion Certified by Cowcil Seaetary
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�pproved by Mayor; Da[e
3};
Water Utility
BY- � Qicrc/t �.���v�'=`
nera Manager
For;s Approved by Cirj Attorney
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Approve a or for Su mission to Couacil
By. ��'v
Adopred by Council: Date �i ¢v �]�,2 ��
�dopted by Council: Date_(�� t \��{"f
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Bernie R. Bullert 66274
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NOVEMBER 12, 1997 SCHEDULED
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City Council approval of resolution concurring with action taken by the Board of Water
Co�issioners establishing the water rates for 1998. A public hearing is scheduled for
November 12, 1997 in the City Council Chambers.
PLANNING CAMMISSION
CIB CAMMITI'EE
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Board of Water Commissioner
Resln. No. 4526
Has thie P�iVfxm euerwwked uMer a conhac[ for Nis dHmrtment'7
YES NO
Has this De�eoNfirm e�er 6een a ciH emPbYee?
YES NO
Does this P���m possess a si611 nat normallYPOSSessed M anY curteM citY emWM'ee?
YES NO
tctlxs pe�saNfitm a Wrgeted �'etWoYt
YES NO
The Utility needs adequate financing to rsaintain reasonable levels of capital improvements
and system maintenance in order to provide quality service in a cost-effective manner.
� Also federal water quality regulations require the Utility to make capital improyements
� that necessitate-£unding through debt issues. .These debt issues require us to maintain
s ''.. certain minimum financing standards that must be covered through the proper Budgeting for
✓ANTAGESIFAPPROVED
Above goals will be achieved and wi11 provide the average City of Saint.Paul customer with
an increase in rates.of less than 3.7 percent.
None apparent
Utility would be less likely to maintain reasonable standards for service to customers
COETIREVENUE BUD6ETED (CIRCLE ONE)
ACTNITY Nl1MBER
1"�3 �`C7
E x £ 1 # c it'" .'Yr:;s&� : ii�9.
' � ifYi:^•
f3 ;Z 1 �3 1�397
ClTY OF 5T. PAUI
OFFiCE OF THE BOARD OF WA7ER COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION — 6ENERAL FORM
Inside Citv
,
,
i BY DAT -
; .�;�;OMMISSIONER
�VEiEI2EAS, After due consideration and scudt of the financial condition of the Water Utiiitv,
projected future expenses and approval of the 1998 Budeet the Boazd of Water Commissioners and
the Cirv Council have determined that the preszat rate structure is inadequate to continue operations
�vithout an adjustment; and
`VAEREAS, The Board and City Council r:commend that the residential water billina cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board sta:f contanue the le��el monthiy or quarterl}� pa� ment
and direct pay option plans available on a volnntan• basis for consumers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Szction 85.01 oi the Saint Paul LeQisladve Code the Cin� Council
hereby� approves the following Schedule of ��'ater Ratzs for all water bilIs levied on or after Januarv
l, 1998.
1998 `G�TER RATES
�
For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Winter*
Summer* *
All over I00,000 cu. ft. per month
A11 Year
Water Commissioners
Yeas
In favor
Nays
Opposed -
51.31 per 100 cu. ft.
1.41 « „ «
S I.19 per 100 cu. f[.
`"1' �- \a.�\
No 4526
Outside Citv
$1.57 per I 00 cu. fr.
1.69 " " "
$1.43 per 100 cu. ft.
Adopted bp the Board of Water Commissioners
iMPOR7ANT
RETURN Tp BOARD
MINUT:S FILE
SECl.
ORIGINAL
ciTr c�r sr. r.nu�
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION — GENERAL FORM
�t�-«��
Na 4526
-�PRESENTED BY DAT
� -GOMM15510NER
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-I\ CH AP3D SR�L4LLER VIETERS
* Winter rates sha11 apply to bills sent durins January ihrou�h viay, and December.
*"Summer rates shalI apply to bills sent durin� June throush Nocember.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-TtiCH AND LARGER viETERS AND ROSE�TLLE,
LITTLE CANADA AND Ll�IASTEI2 �IETER ACCOU�iTS
* Winter rates shall apply to bilis sent during 3anuary throuQh April, November and December.
**Summer rates sha11 apply to bills sent durinQ May throuQh October.
MIYIVIUA�1 CH_ARGES:
FOR ACCOiJNTS HAVING 2-INCH AND SMALLER tiTETERS
`�"� Nlinimum char�es shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per quarter for those on
quarterly billinj.
Minimum chazges sha11 be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-INCH A�TD LARGER i�IETERS
Minimum char�es shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
Water Commissioners
Y a�a
In favor
Naps
Oppose�
Adopted bp the Boazd of Water Gommissioners
iMPORTAN7
RETURN TO BOARD
MtiNUTes �tie
ORIGINAL
secr.
CITY OF 5T. PAUL
OFFfCE OF THE BdARD OF WATER COMMlSS10NERS
RESOLUTION — GENERAL FORM
� –12,��
N 4526
�-I`�OMMISSIONER MOitOri DAT� SPD mb r R 1997
LATE CHARGES:
�
The imposition of late payment charQes, as set forth below•, to be imposed upon watzr and sewer
service chaz�es �vhich are not paid «ithin thirry (30) days of the billins date; as authorized in City
Council Resolution No. 94-1304. �
CUSTO�'IER AJSOUi�TT OF LATE
CLASSIFICATIO\ DELI\QUENCY CHARGE=
R.ESTDENTIAL 0- S2,OOQ 5% per annum*"
RESIDEl�iTIAL $2,001 - ��0,000 $I00 � 0.83°,'0
RESIDENTIAL 5�0,001T $�OQx*Y
COil'IMERCIAL 0-�2,000 5% per annum"""
CO�Itl1ERCIAL $2 - ��0,000 $100 + 0.8�%
CO�LVIERCIAL S�0,001+ $Sfl0
*Exceptions: Late charce shall not apply to interdepartmental City of Saint PauI sewer
and water billinss.
Late charge shall not apply to previous residential owner biilines, such as
special bi11s, in accordance with established guidelines. �
**Exception: 5% late chazge of up to ��0 shall not be collected on a residential account
for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in accordance
with established guidelines.
***Exception: 5% late chazge of up to $100 shali not be collected on a commerciai
account for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in
accordance with established guidelines.
Water Commissioners
Adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners
y� Naps
Arcand
Collins
Morton
� President Haselmann
President Harris
In favor 5 Opposecl �_ �{MDORTANT
kETISRN TO BOARD
MtNtSTES f{LE
September 8, 1997
� / �� SECY.
�
ORIGINAL
PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Section 85.01 dealing with establishing the
schedule of water rates. The Saint Paul City Council does hereby
set a public hearing for the proposed water rate charges for the
year 1998,�to be held at the Saint Paul City Council Meeting on
Wednesday, �7ovember 12, 1997 at 4:30 p.m, in the City Council
Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint
Paul, Minnesota �5102 , � /�
P.�:G�� �.�� � �-� a�,�
Frances Swanson
Deputy City Clerk
(October 22, 1997)
September 30, 1997
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Presented 3y
Referred To
WHEREAS, After due consideration and study of the financial condition of the Water Uri1ity,
projected future expenses and approval of the 1998 Budget, the Board of Water Commissioners
and the City Council have determined that the present rate structure is inadequate to continue
operations without an adjustment; and
WHEREAS, The Board and City Council recommend that the residential water billing cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board staff continue the levei monthly or quarterly
payment an'd direct pay option plans available on a voluntary basis for consumers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 85A 1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code the City
Council hereby approves the following Schedule of Water Rates for a11 water bills levied on or
after January 1, 1998. a.�d Q �,..i, �� �}�� q , r ; w= i1 b c. s�F�<�
-a� L�.i.s:d.e.r +i�es� \R`l� lr:;�-!er ����
1998 WATER RATES
For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Inside Citv Outside Citv
Winter* $1.31 per 100 cu. ft. $1.57 per 100 cu. ft.
Summer** 1.41 " " " 1.69 " " "
All over ] 00,000 cu. ft. per month
Al1 Year $1.19 per l OQ cu. ft. $1.43 per 100 cu. ft.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
* Winter rates shall appiy to biils sent during January through May, and�December.
**Summer rates sha11 apply to bills sent during June through November.
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31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-INCH AND LARGER METERS AND ROSEVILLE,
LITTLE CANADA AND MASTER MEfiER ACCOiJNTS
"Winter rates shail apply to bills sent during January through April, I�3ovember and December.
�*Suminer rates shall apply to bills sent during May through October.
MINIMUM CHARGES:
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMAI.LER METERS
Minimunn charges shall be based upon consumptaon of 300 cubic feet per quarter for those on
quarterly billing.
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-INCH AND LARGER METERS
Minnnum charges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
LATE CHARGES:
T1�e imposition of late payment charges, as set forth below, to be imposed upon water and sewer
service charges which are not paid within thirty (30) days of the billing date; as authorized in
City Council Resolufion No. 94-1304.
CUSTOMER AMOUNT OF LATE
CLASSIFICATION DELINQZ3ENCY CHARGE*
RESIDENTIAL 0-$2,000 5% per annum**
RESTDENTIAL $2,OQ1-$5�,�00 $1�0+0.83%
RESIDENTIAL $50,001+ $500***
COMMERCIAL 0-$2,000 5% per annum***
COMMERCIAL $2,001 - $50,000 $100 + 0.83%
COMMETZCIAL $50,001+ $500
I�- I��l
1 *Exceptions: Late charge shall not apply to interdepartmental City of Saint Paul sewer
2 and water biliings.
4 Late charge shall not apply to previous residential owner billings, such as
5 special bills, in accordance with established guidelines.
6
7 **Exceprion: 5% late charge of up to $50 shall not be collected on a residential account
8 for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in accordance
9 with established guidelines.
10
11 ***Exception: 5% late charge of up to $100 shall not be collected on a commercial
12 account for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in
13 accordance with established guidelines.
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APProved bY Mayor: Date i. � L a �6 Z
BY: �---�^ T
f
Requ;sted by Depaztment oF:
AdopTion Certified by Cowcil Seaetary
3r ��� c a ��� �
�pproved by Mayor; Da[e
3};
Water Utility
BY- � Qicrc/t �.���v�'=`
nera Manager
For;s Approved by Cirj Attorney
�. /''_
�- - - -
Approve a or for Su mission to Couacil
By. ��'v
Adopred by Council: Date �i ¢v �]�,2 ��
�dopted by Council: Date_(�� t \��{"f
r
Bernie R. Bullert 66274
w� xUVw+v�wi�nvr.+wno� ��IC HEARING
NOVEMBER 12, 1997 SCHEDULED
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TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1
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No 60061
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❑ twwon�amvc¢so.e. ❑ n1.xr��a�mv.ccrn
� � ❑
(CUP ALL LOCA710NS FOR SIGNATURE)
City Council approval of resolution concurring with action taken by the Board of Water
Co�issioners establishing the water rates for 1998. A public hearing is scheduled for
November 12, 1997 in the City Council Chambers.
PLANNING CAMMISSION
CIB CAMMITI'EE
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Board of Water Commissioner
Resln. No. 4526
Has thie P�iVfxm euerwwked uMer a conhac[ for Nis dHmrtment'7
YES NO
Has this De�eoNfirm e�er 6een a ciH emPbYee?
YES NO
Does this P���m possess a si611 nat normallYPOSSessed M anY curteM citY emWM'ee?
YES NO
tctlxs pe�saNfitm a Wrgeted �'etWoYt
YES NO
The Utility needs adequate financing to rsaintain reasonable levels of capital improvements
and system maintenance in order to provide quality service in a cost-effective manner.
� Also federal water quality regulations require the Utility to make capital improyements
� that necessitate-£unding through debt issues. .These debt issues require us to maintain
s ''.. certain minimum financing standards that must be covered through the proper Budgeting for
✓ANTAGESIFAPPROVED
Above goals will be achieved and wi11 provide the average City of Saint.Paul customer with
an increase in rates.of less than 3.7 percent.
None apparent
Utility would be less likely to maintain reasonable standards for service to customers
COETIREVENUE BUD6ETED (CIRCLE ONE)
ACTNITY Nl1MBER
1"�3 �`C7
E x £ 1 # c it'" .'Yr:;s&� : ii�9.
' � ifYi:^•
f3 ;Z 1 �3 1�397
ClTY OF 5T. PAUI
OFFiCE OF THE BOARD OF WA7ER COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION — 6ENERAL FORM
Inside Citv
,
,
i BY DAT -
; .�;�;OMMISSIONER
�VEiEI2EAS, After due consideration and scudt of the financial condition of the Water Utiiitv,
projected future expenses and approval of the 1998 Budeet the Boazd of Water Commissioners and
the Cirv Council have determined that the preszat rate structure is inadequate to continue operations
�vithout an adjustment; and
`VAEREAS, The Board and City Council r:commend that the residential water billina cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board sta:f contanue the le��el monthiy or quarterl}� pa� ment
and direct pay option plans available on a volnntan• basis for consumers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Szction 85.01 oi the Saint Paul LeQisladve Code the Cin� Council
hereby� approves the following Schedule of ��'ater Ratzs for all water bilIs levied on or after Januarv
l, 1998.
1998 `G�TER RATES
�
For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Winter*
Summer* *
All over I00,000 cu. ft. per month
A11 Year
Water Commissioners
Yeas
In favor
Nays
Opposed -
51.31 per 100 cu. ft.
1.41 « „ «
S I.19 per 100 cu. f[.
`"1' �- \a.�\
No 4526
Outside Citv
$1.57 per I 00 cu. fr.
1.69 " " "
$1.43 per 100 cu. ft.
Adopted bp the Board of Water Commissioners
iMPOR7ANT
RETURN Tp BOARD
MINUT:S FILE
SECl.
ORIGINAL
ciTr c�r sr. r.nu�
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION — GENERAL FORM
�t�-«��
Na 4526
-�PRESENTED BY DAT
� -GOMM15510NER
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-I\ CH AP3D SR�L4LLER VIETERS
* Winter rates sha11 apply to bills sent durins January ihrou�h viay, and December.
*"Summer rates shalI apply to bills sent durin� June throush Nocember.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-TtiCH AND LARGER viETERS AND ROSE�TLLE,
LITTLE CANADA AND Ll�IASTEI2 �IETER ACCOU�iTS
* Winter rates shall apply to bilis sent during 3anuary throuQh April, November and December.
**Summer rates sha11 apply to bills sent durinQ May throuQh October.
MIYIVIUA�1 CH_ARGES:
FOR ACCOiJNTS HAVING 2-INCH AND SMALLER tiTETERS
`�"� Nlinimum char�es shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per quarter for those on
quarterly billinj.
Minimum chazges sha11 be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-INCH A�TD LARGER i�IETERS
Minimum char�es shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
Water Commissioners
Y a�a
In favor
Naps
Oppose�
Adopted bp the Boazd of Water Gommissioners
iMPORTAN7
RETURN TO BOARD
MtiNUTes �tie
ORIGINAL
secr.
CITY OF 5T. PAUL
OFFfCE OF THE BdARD OF WATER COMMlSS10NERS
RESOLUTION — GENERAL FORM
� –12,��
N 4526
�-I`�OMMISSIONER MOitOri DAT� SPD mb r R 1997
LATE CHARGES:
�
The imposition of late payment charQes, as set forth below•, to be imposed upon watzr and sewer
service chaz�es �vhich are not paid «ithin thirry (30) days of the billins date; as authorized in City
Council Resolution No. 94-1304. �
CUSTO�'IER AJSOUi�TT OF LATE
CLASSIFICATIO\ DELI\QUENCY CHARGE=
R.ESTDENTIAL 0- S2,OOQ 5% per annum*"
RESIDEl�iTIAL $2,001 - ��0,000 $I00 � 0.83°,'0
RESIDENTIAL 5�0,001T $�OQx*Y
COil'IMERCIAL 0-�2,000 5% per annum"""
CO�Itl1ERCIAL $2 - ��0,000 $100 + 0.8�%
CO�LVIERCIAL S�0,001+ $Sfl0
*Exceptions: Late charce shall not apply to interdepartmental City of Saint PauI sewer
and water billinss.
Late charge shall not apply to previous residential owner biilines, such as
special bi11s, in accordance with established guidelines. �
**Exception: 5% late chazge of up to ��0 shall not be collected on a residential account
for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in accordance
with established guidelines.
***Exception: 5% late chazge of up to $100 shali not be collected on a commerciai
account for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in
accordance with established guidelines.
Water Commissioners
Adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners
y� Naps
Arcand
Collins
Morton
� President Haselmann
President Harris
In favor 5 Opposecl �_ �{MDORTANT
kETISRN TO BOARD
MtNtSTES f{LE
September 8, 1997
� / �� SECY.
�
ORIGINAL
PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Section 85.01 dealing with establishing the
schedule of water rates. The Saint Paul City Council does hereby
set a public hearing for the proposed water rate charges for the
year 1998,�to be held at the Saint Paul City Council Meeting on
Wednesday, �7ovember 12, 1997 at 4:30 p.m, in the City Council
Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint
Paul, Minnesota �5102 , � /�
P.�:G�� �.�� � �-� a�,�
Frances Swanson
Deputy City Clerk
(October 22, 1997)
September 30, 1997
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C OF A���A�L,�If�iNES07A ` �-�
.
Presented 3y
Referred To
WHEREAS, After due consideration and study of the financial condition of the Water Uri1ity,
projected future expenses and approval of the 1998 Budget, the Board of Water Commissioners
and the City Council have determined that the present rate structure is inadequate to continue
operations without an adjustment; and
WHEREAS, The Board and City Council recommend that the residential water billing cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board staff continue the levei monthly or quarterly
payment an'd direct pay option plans available on a voluntary basis for consumers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 85A 1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code the City
Council hereby approves the following Schedule of Water Rates for a11 water bills levied on or
after January 1, 1998. a.�d Q �,..i, �� �}�� q , r ; w= i1 b c. s�F�<�
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1998 WATER RATES
For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Inside Citv Outside Citv
Winter* $1.31 per 100 cu. ft. $1.57 per 100 cu. ft.
Summer** 1.41 " " " 1.69 " " "
All over ] 00,000 cu. ft. per month
Al1 Year $1.19 per l OQ cu. ft. $1.43 per 100 cu. ft.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
* Winter rates shall appiy to biils sent during January through May, and�December.
**Summer rates sha11 apply to bills sent during June through November.
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FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-INCH AND LARGER METERS AND ROSEVILLE,
LITTLE CANADA AND MASTER MEfiER ACCOiJNTS
"Winter rates shail apply to bills sent during January through April, I�3ovember and December.
�*Suminer rates shall apply to bills sent during May through October.
MINIMUM CHARGES:
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMAI.LER METERS
Minimunn charges shall be based upon consumptaon of 300 cubic feet per quarter for those on
quarterly billing.
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-INCH AND LARGER METERS
Minnnum charges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
LATE CHARGES:
T1�e imposition of late payment charges, as set forth below, to be imposed upon water and sewer
service charges which are not paid within thirty (30) days of the billing date; as authorized in
City Council Resolufion No. 94-1304.
CUSTOMER AMOUNT OF LATE
CLASSIFICATION DELINQZ3ENCY CHARGE*
RESIDENTIAL 0-$2,000 5% per annum**
RESTDENTIAL $2,OQ1-$5�,�00 $1�0+0.83%
RESIDENTIAL $50,001+ $500***
COMMERCIAL 0-$2,000 5% per annum***
COMMERCIAL $2,001 - $50,000 $100 + 0.83%
COMMETZCIAL $50,001+ $500
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1 *Exceptions: Late charge shall not apply to interdepartmental City of Saint Paul sewer
2 and water biliings.
4 Late charge shall not apply to previous residential owner billings, such as
5 special bills, in accordance with established guidelines.
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7 **Exceprion: 5% late charge of up to $50 shall not be collected on a residential account
8 for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in accordance
9 with established guidelines.
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11 ***Exception: 5% late charge of up to $100 shall not be collected on a commercial
12 account for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in
13 accordance with established guidelines.
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NOVEMBER 12, 1997 SCHEDULED
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City Council approval of resolution concurring with action taken by the Board of Water
Co�issioners establishing the water rates for 1998. A public hearing is scheduled for
November 12, 1997 in the City Council Chambers.
PLANNING CAMMISSION
CIB CAMMITI'EE
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Board of Water Commissioner
Resln. No. 4526
Has thie P�iVfxm euerwwked uMer a conhac[ for Nis dHmrtment'7
YES NO
Has this De�eoNfirm e�er 6een a ciH emPbYee?
YES NO
Does this P���m possess a si611 nat normallYPOSSessed M anY curteM citY emWM'ee?
YES NO
tctlxs pe�saNfitm a Wrgeted �'etWoYt
YES NO
The Utility needs adequate financing to rsaintain reasonable levels of capital improvements
and system maintenance in order to provide quality service in a cost-effective manner.
� Also federal water quality regulations require the Utility to make capital improyements
� that necessitate-£unding through debt issues. .These debt issues require us to maintain
s ''.. certain minimum financing standards that must be covered through the proper Budgeting for
✓ANTAGESIFAPPROVED
Above goals will be achieved and wi11 provide the average City of Saint.Paul customer with
an increase in rates.of less than 3.7 percent.
None apparent
Utility would be less likely to maintain reasonable standards for service to customers
COETIREVENUE BUD6ETED (CIRCLE ONE)
ACTNITY Nl1MBER
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ClTY OF 5T. PAUI
OFFiCE OF THE BOARD OF WA7ER COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION — 6ENERAL FORM
Inside Citv
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�VEiEI2EAS, After due consideration and scudt of the financial condition of the Water Utiiitv,
projected future expenses and approval of the 1998 Budeet the Boazd of Water Commissioners and
the Cirv Council have determined that the preszat rate structure is inadequate to continue operations
�vithout an adjustment; and
`VAEREAS, The Board and City Council r:commend that the residential water billina cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board sta:f contanue the le��el monthiy or quarterl}� pa� ment
and direct pay option plans available on a volnntan• basis for consumers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Szction 85.01 oi the Saint Paul LeQisladve Code the Cin� Council
hereby� approves the following Schedule of ��'ater Ratzs for all water bilIs levied on or after Januarv
l, 1998.
1998 `G�TER RATES
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For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Winter*
Summer* *
All over I00,000 cu. ft. per month
A11 Year
Water Commissioners
Yeas
In favor
Nays
Opposed -
51.31 per 100 cu. ft.
1.41 « „ «
S I.19 per 100 cu. f[.
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No 4526
Outside Citv
$1.57 per I 00 cu. fr.
1.69 " " "
$1.43 per 100 cu. ft.
Adopted bp the Board of Water Commissioners
iMPOR7ANT
RETURN Tp BOARD
MINUT:S FILE
SECl.
ORIGINAL
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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION — GENERAL FORM
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Na 4526
-�PRESENTED BY DAT
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FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-I\ CH AP3D SR�L4LLER VIETERS
* Winter rates sha11 apply to bills sent durins January ihrou�h viay, and December.
*"Summer rates shalI apply to bills sent durin� June throush Nocember.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-TtiCH AND LARGER viETERS AND ROSE�TLLE,
LITTLE CANADA AND Ll�IASTEI2 �IETER ACCOU�iTS
* Winter rates shall apply to bilis sent during 3anuary throuQh April, November and December.
**Summer rates sha11 apply to bills sent durinQ May throuQh October.
MIYIVIUA�1 CH_ARGES:
FOR ACCOiJNTS HAVING 2-INCH AND SMALLER tiTETERS
`�"� Nlinimum char�es shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per quarter for those on
quarterly billinj.
Minimum chazges sha11 be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1 1/2-INCH A�TD LARGER i�IETERS
Minimum char�es shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
Water Commissioners
Y a�a
In favor
Naps
Oppose�
Adopted bp the Boazd of Water Gommissioners
iMPORTAN7
RETURN TO BOARD
MtiNUTes �tie
ORIGINAL
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CITY OF 5T. PAUL
OFFfCE OF THE BdARD OF WATER COMMlSS10NERS
RESOLUTION — GENERAL FORM
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�-I`�OMMISSIONER MOitOri DAT� SPD mb r R 1997
LATE CHARGES:
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The imposition of late payment charQes, as set forth below•, to be imposed upon watzr and sewer
service chaz�es �vhich are not paid «ithin thirry (30) days of the billins date; as authorized in City
Council Resolution No. 94-1304. �
CUSTO�'IER AJSOUi�TT OF LATE
CLASSIFICATIO\ DELI\QUENCY CHARGE=
R.ESTDENTIAL 0- S2,OOQ 5% per annum*"
RESIDEl�iTIAL $2,001 - ��0,000 $I00 � 0.83°,'0
RESIDENTIAL 5�0,001T $�OQx*Y
COil'IMERCIAL 0-�2,000 5% per annum"""
CO�Itl1ERCIAL $2 - ��0,000 $100 + 0.8�%
CO�LVIERCIAL S�0,001+ $Sfl0
*Exceptions: Late charce shall not apply to interdepartmental City of Saint PauI sewer
and water billinss.
Late charge shall not apply to previous residential owner biilines, such as
special bi11s, in accordance with established guidelines. �
**Exception: 5% late chazge of up to ��0 shall not be collected on a residential account
for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in accordance
with established guidelines.
***Exception: 5% late chazge of up to $100 shali not be collected on a commerciai
account for a one-time delinquency occurrence for each account, in
accordance with established guidelines.
Water Commissioners
Adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners
y� Naps
Arcand
Collins
Morton
� President Haselmann
President Harris
In favor 5 Opposecl �_ �{MDORTANT
kETISRN TO BOARD
MtNtSTES f{LE
September 8, 1997
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ORIGINAL
PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Section 85.01 dealing with establishing the
schedule of water rates. The Saint Paul City Council does hereby
set a public hearing for the proposed water rate charges for the
year 1998,�to be held at the Saint Paul City Council Meeting on
Wednesday, �7ovember 12, 1997 at 4:30 p.m, in the City Council
Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint
Paul, Minnesota �5102 , � /�
P.�:G�� �.�� � �-� a�,�
Frances Swanson
Deputy City Clerk
(October 22, 1997)
September 30, 1997
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