Title
Consider and take action on a resolution updating and adopting a schedule of fees pertaining to water and wastewater rates for Chapter 114 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas entitled Schedule of fees, charges and deposits (Director of Finance)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize adjustments to the water meter fees and other fees based on actual cost of wholesale products and services. Additionally, approving the update to the fees will minimize revenue loss on repair costs and the purchase of meters.
New Meter Prices
Meter Size OLD NEW
¾-inch meter $270.00 $332.00
1-inch meter $325.00 $399.00
1 ½-inch meter $620.00 $759.00
2- inch meter $805.00 $988.00
*All meters above 2" will be purchased by contractor/builder/resident directly from the Vendor at cost.
Other Fees and Changes
• Temporary Fire Hydrant Meter Deposit (114-116(c)(3)
o OLD = $2,200
o NEW = $3,500
• Nonsufficient funds fee (114-117.3) All Meters
o For each utility bill returned payment
o OLD = $25.00
o NEW = $30.00
• Additional service charge (114-119.2(b)) ¾ or 1 inch meter
o Bench testing (customer requested)
o OLD = $75.00
o NEW = Tested by city- hired contractor at the cost of the customer; if meter is accurate, current charges times 2.
• Meter parts charge (114-131.) All Meters
o Repair/replacement of radio due to damage
o OLD = $130.00
o NEW = Cost of radio per Contract*
• Meter parts charge (114-13l.) All Meters
o Repair/replacement of dual port radio due to damage
o OLD = $150.00
o NEW = Cost of dual port radio per Contract*
• Meter parts charge (114-131.) All Meters
o Repair/replacement of antenna due to damage
o OLD = $24.53
o NEW = Cost of antenna per Contract*
• Meter parts charge (114-131.) All Meters
o Labor Cost
o OLD = $10.00
o NEW = $25.00
* As a result of tariff-driven market volatility, item pricing has fluctuated significantly. The City will recover costs by billing customers based on the prices in effect under its current contractual agreements.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Exhibit A- Final Version - Fee Schedule
3. Redline - Fee Schedule
FUNDING
{X} NOT APPLICABLE
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{X} NOT APPLICABLE