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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: March 23, 2021
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Donnie Stanton, Interim Director of Utilities
RE: PO No. 6944—Utilities Rate Increase Ordinance
Introduction:
This rate adjustment is intended to help cover the costs that are necessary for the rehabilitation
of the sewer treatment plant, piping infrastructure, and future capital projects that provide for
safe, clean drinking water and the collection and treatment of wastewater. This includes
operational costs as well as the costs involved in the repair and replacement of portions of the
system's aging infrastructure. The bill you will receive in May will reflect a full month of the
rate adjustment. The updated rate tables will be posted on the City's website,
http://www.portarthurtx.gov/.
Background:
This rate adjustment is intended to help cover the costs that are necessary for the rehabilitation
of the sewer treatment plant, piping infrastructure, and future capital projects that provide for
safe, clean drinking water and the collection and treatment of wastewater. This includes
operational costs as well as the costs involved in the repair and replacement of portions of the
system's aging infrastructure.
Budget Impact:
A 3%increase in water rates and a 12%increase in sewer rates(including minimum usage fees)
will take effect May 1, 2021. On average, a 7.5% increase will be applied to the total water bill.
The bill you will receive in May will reflect a full month of the rate adjustment. The updated
rate tables will be posted on the City's website,http://www.portarthurtx.gov/.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that council approve Proposed Ordinance No. 6944, authorizing the water
and sewer rate increases for 2021.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O. No. 6944
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 110 (UTILITIES),
ARTICLE II (WATER), DIVISION 3 (SERVICES CHARGES AND
BILLING), SECTIONS 110-91 (RATE SCHEDULE) AND 110-92
(CONSUMERS OUTSIDE CITY NOT HAVING SPECIAL
CONTRACTS)OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR,AS IT PERTAINS TO RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS, AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION
WHEREAS,the City Council deems it in the public interest of the City to amend Chapter
110 (Utilities), Article II (Water), Division 3 (Services Charges and Billing), Sections 110-91
(Rate Schedule) and 110-92 (Consumers Outside Not Having Special Contracts) of the Code of
Ordinances as it pertains to rates for residential and commercial customers.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Chapter 110 (Utilities), Article II (Water), Division 3 (Services
Charges and Billing), Sections 110-91 (Rate Schedule) and 110-92 (Consumers Outside Not
Having Special Contracts) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, is hereby
amended as delineated in Exhibit"A", with a clean copy attached as Exhibit"B".
Section 3. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. That this being an Ordinance which requires publication, its caption shall
be published at least one (1) time within ten (10) days after final passage hereof in the official
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newspaper of the City of Port Arthur, and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately after the
date of publication.
Section 5. That a copy of the caption of the Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of , A.D., 2021, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman"Bill"Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia R. Tizeno
City Attorney
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
Donnie Stanton
Interim Director of Utilities
EXHIBIT "A"
RED-LINED VERSION
Section 110-91.—Rate Schedule
Tier Categorical Descriptions:
Tier 1:0—10,000 gallons per month
Tier 2:10,001 gallons—50,000 gallons per month
Tier 3:Greater than 50,000 gallons per month
ALL UPDATED WATER&SEWER RATES are effective May 1,2021,unless otherwise noted:The
minimum usage fee for both water and sewer is affected by the water meter size.For all tiers that
include sewer,the water consumption is used to determine the appropriate sewer consumption charge.
Rate structure is part of the budgetary process,and rate schedules can be found on the City of Port
Arthur's website.
The rates and charges for furnishing water service by the city are fixed and established for the respective
purposes and kinds of service at the following charges and rates:
(1) in the city;
a.Minimum Usage Fee.This charge shall be based on the size of the water meter
serving the premises as shown below.
_. Formatted:Left
INSIDE CITY LIMITS
Residential Minimum Usage Fee
Meter Size Water Sewer
Up to 1 inch $ $7.73 $4.&O$8.40 t Formatted Table
1-1/2 inch $4<50$8.76 $�0$8.40
2 inch $40.00$10.30 5 .56$8.40
3 inch 525.90$25.77 $.7 s0$8.40
4 inch 535466$36.07 $.750$8.40
6 inch $.55,06$56.69 57-50$8.40
8 inch 000$77.30 $4.50$8.40
10 inch $200.00$206.13 $7..5.0$8.40
b.Quantity charge.This charge shall be based on the monthly cost of the water used per
1,000 gallons plus the appropriate minimum usage fee based on meter size.
RESIDENTIAL RATES
Water and Sewer Rate Schedule per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Residential Water & Sewer Rates
Proposed Water Rates Proposed Sewer Rates
Quantity in Gallons-Tier (per thousand gallons) (per thousand gallons)
Residential Tier 1 • Formatted Table
(0-10,000 gallons per month) $' $5.21 54 55$5.21
Residential Tier 2
(10,001-50,000 gallons per month) 51$5.47 $4,88$5.47
Residential Tier 3 $5.75 55. .2$5.73
(Over 50,000 gallons per month)
Cost of 6,000 gallons of water=$37:8638.99,Cost of 4,000 gallons of water=$2-74428.57
Cost of 6,000 gallons of sewer=$354039.66,Cost of 4,000 gallons of sewer=$26.1029_24
c.All water must be metered through meters furnished by the city,or other methods
that are approved by written authorization by the city.All water rates above,fixed and prescribed,are
for water furnished through the regular water system and plant of the city.
(2)Apartments,mobile homes,RV parks,townhouses,and all multi-family dwellings are
considered subsets of the residential category.
(3)Apartments,mobile homes,RV parks,townhouses,and all multi-family dwellings shall pay a
minimum usage fee per unit for the smallest meter size based on 75%monthly occupancy rate effective
October 1,2018.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RATES
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Size Up to 1 114 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
inch
Minimum 835:00 8400 520,08 $.2500 553590 55500 57500 5•200.00
usage fee $15.45 $15.45 $20.60 $25.75 $36.05 $56.65 $77.25 $206.13
Tier 1 854e 8350 6530 55-30 65.50 $5.50 $5.50 5550
0-10,000 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67
gallons
Tier 2 $5.78 $5.78 $5.78 $5.78 $5.78 $5.78 $5.78 $5.78
10,001- $5.95 $5.95 $5.95 $5.95 $5.95 $5.95 $5.95 $5.95
50,000 gallons
Tier 3 $6416 $6.06 $6,06 $646 $6-06 $646 $6,06 $6-06
Greater than $6.24 $6.24 $6.24 $6.24 $6.24 $6.24 $6.24 $6.24
50,000 gallons
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RATES
Sewer Rate Schedule per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Sewer Rates
Tier Per 1,000 gallons
Commercial/Industrial Tier 1(0-10,000 gallons) $b.95$5.66
Commercial/Industrial Tier 2(10,001-50,000 gallons) $.,39$5.94
Commercial/Industrial Tier 3(over 50,000 gallons) S..-56$6.23
Metered and unmetered private fire protection shall be billed as per tables below.
METERED FIRE LINE CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Size Up to 1 A inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
1 inch
Minimum $35,99 $ $29,88 $'Q $ $5&09 $299:90
usage fee $15.46 $15.46 $20.61 $25.77 $36.07 $56.69 $77.30 $206.13
Tier 1 $5,59 $6,50_ $3,-58 $340 $i.60 $640 $6,50 $549
0-10,000 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67
gallons
Tier 2
10,001- $5.78 $5.78 $5.78 $5.7Y $5.78 $5.78 $5.78 $5.78
50,000 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96
gallons
Tier 3
Greater $44)-6 $6-86 $6-06 $606 $6- $6.96 $6,06 $646
than $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25
50,000
gallons
UNMETERED FIRE LINE CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for pipe size and per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Up to
Pipe Size 1 inch 1 Y inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Monthly $45,89 $35.08 X88 $85,98 S$.98,00 $96498 $160-89 ‘116430
Charge for
Basic Service $15.46 $56.69 $82.45 $87.61 $92.76 $97.91 $164.91 $221.59
FIRE HYDRANT METERS
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Size Up to 1 inch 1'A inch 2 inch 3 inch
Rental fee $250.00 $300.00 $400.00 $500.00
Tier 1
0-10,000 85-59$5.67 $5.50$5.67
8639$5.67 $.5.50$5.67
gallons
Tier 2
10,001-50,000 $x-78$5.96 $5,78$5.96 $5.78$5.96 $5.78$5.96
gallons
Tier 3
Greater than $6.06$6.25 $606$6.25 $6.06$6.25 $686$6.25
50,000 gallons
Note:A deposit of$2,000.00 is required and will be reimbursed in full or partially based on condition of meter when returned.
LAWN/OUTDOOR CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Up to 1 1% ,- Formatted Table
Size inch inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minim
urn $15.46$1 $15.46 $20.61$3 $25.7782 $36.07$3 $56.6985 $77.3087 $206.1382
usage
699 c'�, n
c n 0:89 699 8,00 3.89 6:00 00130
Tier 1
0-
10,00 $6:06 $6 86,$ 83-06 55.06 $5.06 85,06 8-•96 85.86
0 $5.22 5.22 $5.22 $5.22 $5.22 $5.22 $5.22 $5.22
gallon
s _
Tier 2
10,00
1- 85-78 56.78 $5.78 8548 8548 8548 $5.78 $648
50,00 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96
0
gallon
s
Tier 3
Great
er $6,06 8606 $606 $6.06 86.06 86:06 86.06 $606
than $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25
50,00
0
gallon
s
(4) On contracts outside the city.Provided where municipalities and outside users have entered into
a formal written contract with the city,all rates and conditions shall be as established within the specific
contract.
(Ord.No.Code 1961,§24-51;Ord.No.01-35,§1,9-4-2001;Ord.No.05-65,§1,9-13-2005;Ord.No.06-
72,§1,9-12-2006;Ord.No.06-105,§1,11-21-2006;Ord.No.08-85,§1,8-26-2008;Ord.No.11-50,§1,
9-20-2011;Ord.No.14-43,§1,9-29-2014)
Sec.110-92 Consumers outside city not having special contracts.
The rates,fees,and charges for furnishing water service by the city are fixed and established for all
persons not on special contract with the city,and who reside beyond the corporate limits of the city as
follows:
(1) Minimum usage fee.This charge shall be based on the size of the water meter serving the
premises.
Minimum Usage Fee
Meter Size Water Sewer
Up to 1 inch $49.00$10.31 $739$8.40 i Formatted Table
1-1/2 inch $13.40$15.46 $750$8.40
2 inch $49.80$20.61 $.0$8.40
3 inch $43.80$25.77 $450$8.40
4 inch $4.5,40$36.07 $-7-40$8.40
6 inch $55,80$56.69 $440 50$8.40
8 inch $75.00$77.30 $-7-,50$8.40
10 inch $290.00$206.13 $4,-50$8.40
(2) Quantity charge.This charge shall be based on the monthly cost of the water used per 1,000
gallons,plus the appropriate minimum usage fee based on meter size from subsection(1)above.
(3) Apartments,mobile homes,RV parks,townhouses,and all multi-family dwellings.These are
considered subsets of the residential category and shall pay a minimum usage fee per unit for the
smallest meter size based on 75%monthly occupancy rate effective October 1,2018.
RESIDENTIAL RATES
Water Rate Schedule for service locations outside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Proposed Water Rates Proposed Sewer Rates
Tier (perthousand gallons)g ) (per thousand gallons)
Tiers 1,2,and 3 4042,$9.40 $11.58$12.97 Formatted Table
Cost of 6,000 gallons of water=562.8866.71,Cost of 4,000 gallons of water=$41.7247.91
Cost of 6,000 gallons of sewer=$76.1885.55,Cost of 4,000 gallons of sewer=$51 1259 61
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RATES
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur
City Limits:
Water Qates and Sewer Rates
Meter Size Up to VA A inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
1 inch _
Minimum $-16,00 $4 $.2498 $45.99 $2,64) $S&99 $7&:98 $00.09
usage fee $15.46 $15.46 $20.61 $25.77 $36.07 $56.69 $77.30 $206.13
Tiers 1,2,3 $9.91 $.911 $9.91 $9.91 $9.91 $9.91 $9.91 $9.91
$10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21
Sewer Rate Schedule per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Sewer Rates
Minimum usage fee $}499$11.20
Tiers 1,2,3 $12.58$14.09
METERED FIRE LINE CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur
City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Size Up to 131 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
1 inch
Minimum x$40700 $45,99 $2088 $2&,99 $35.89 $5•&98 $45.98 $288.08
usage fee $10.31 $15.46 $20.61 $25.77 $36.07 $56.69 $77.30 $206.13
Tiers 1,2,3 $9.91 $9.91 $9.91 0,94 $9.91 $9.91 $9.91 $9.91
$10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21
UNMETERED FIRE LINE CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for pipe size and per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur
City Limits:
Water Rates
Up to
Pipe Size 1 inch 1'A inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Monthly
Charge for $33.90 $5-5-99 $8488 $85498 $.9.044) $9598 $16480 $215.00
Basic $36.07 $56.69 $82.45 $87.61 $92.76 $97.91 $164.91 $221.59
Service
FIRE HYDRANT METERS
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur
City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Size Up to 1 inch 1'''/inch 2 inch 3 inch
Rental fee $2r2
-5040 �3 09.2 A0 $40080$412.27 $-500.00$515.33
Tiers 1,2,3 $9.91 $9.91$10.21 $9.91$10.21 $9.91$10.21
$10.21
Note:A deposit of$2,000.00 is required and will be reimbursed in full or partially based on condition of meter when returned.
LAWN/OUTDOOR CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur
City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Size Up to 1''/:inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
1 inch _
Minimum $10.80 $4& $2040 X00 $4-540 X00 X500 $288.90
usage fee $10.21 $15.46 $20.61 $25.77 $36.07 $56.69 $77.30 $206.13
Tiers 1,2,3 $94-1 $9.91 $9.91 $9.91 $9.91 $9.91 $9.91 $9:41
$10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21
EXHIBIT "B"
CLEAN VERSION
Section 110-91.—Rate Schedule
Tier Categorical Descriptions:
Tier 1: 0— 10,000 gallons per month
Tier 2: 10,001 gallons—50,000 gallons per month
Tier 3: Greater than 50,000 gallons per month
ALL UPDATED WATER &SEWER RATES are effective May 1, 2021, unless otherwise noted: The
minimum usage fee for both water and sewer is affected by the water meter size. For all tiers that
include sewer, the water consumption is used to determine the appropriate sewer consumption charge.
Rate structure is part of the budgetary process, and rate schedules can be found on the City of Port
Arthur's website.
The rates and charges for furnishing water service by the city are fixed and established for the respective
purposes and kinds of service at the following charges and rates:
(1) In the city:
a. Minimum Usage Fee. This charge shall be based on the size of the water meter
serving the premises as shown below.
INSIDE CITY LIMITS
Residential Minimum Usage Fee
Meter Size Water Sewer
Up to 1 inch $7.73 $8.40
1-1/2 inch $8.76 $8.40
2 inch $10.30 $8.40
3 inch $25.77 $8.40
4 inch $36.07 $8.40
6 inch $56.69 $8.40
8 inch $77.30 $8.40
10 inch $206.13 $8.40
b. Quantity charge.This charge shall be based on the monthly cost of the water used per
1,000 gallons plus the appropriate minimum usage fee based on meter size.
RESIDENTIAL RATES
Water and Sewer Rate Schedule per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Residential Water & Sewer Rates
Quantity in Gallons-Tier Proposed Water Rates Proposed Sewer Rates
(per thousand gallons) (per thousand gallons)
Residential Tier 1
(0-10,000 gallons per month) $5.21 $5.21
Residential Tier 2
(10,001-50,000 gallons per month) $5.47 $5.47
Residential Tier 3
(Over 50,000 gallons per month) $5.75 $5.73
Cost of 6,000 gallons of water=$38.99, Cost of 4,000 gallons of water= $28.57
Cost of 6,000 gallons of sewer= $39.66, Cost of 4,000 gallons of sewer= $29.24
c. All water must be metered through meters furnished by the city, or other methods
that are approved by written authorization by the city. All water rates above, fixed and prescribed, are
for water furnished through the regular water system and plant of the city.
(2) Apartments, mobile homes, RV parks, townhouses, and all multi-family dwellings are
considered subsets of the residential category.
(3) Apartments, mobile homes, RV parks,townhouses, and all multi-family dwellings shall pay a
minimum usage fee per unit for the smallest meter size based on 75% monthly occupancy rate effective
October 1, 2018.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RATES
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Size Up to 1 1 1/2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
inch
Minimum
usage fee $15.45 $15.45 $20.60 $25.75 $36.05 $56.65 $77.25 $206.13
Tier 1
0- 10,000 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67
gallons
Tier 2
10,001- $5.95 $5.95 $5.95 $5.95 $5.95 $5.95 $5.95 $5.95
50,000 gallons
Tier 3
Greater than $6.24 $6.24 $6.24 $6.24 $6.24 $6.24 $6.24 $6.24
50,000 gallons
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RATES
Sewer Rate Schedule per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Sewer Rates
Tier Per 1,000 gallons
Commercial/Industrial Tier 1 (0- 10,000 gallons) $5.66
Commercial/Industrial Tier 2 (10,001-50,000 gallons) $5.94
Commercial/Industrial Tier 3 (over 50,000 gallons) $6.23
Metered and unmetered private fire protection shall be billed as per tables below.
METERED FIRE LINE CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Up to
Meter Size 1 inch1 1/2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum
usage fee $15.46 $15.46 $20.61 $25.77 $36.07 $56.69 $77.30 $206.13
Tier 1
0- 10,000 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67
gallons
Tier 2
10,001- $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96
50,000
gallons
Tier 3
Greater
than $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25
50,000
gallons
UNMETERED FIRE LINE CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for pipe size and per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Up
Pipe Size 1 into
1 1/2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
ch
Monthly
Charge for $56.69 $82.45 $87.61 $92.76 $97.91 $164.91 $221.59
Basic Service $15.46
FIRE HYDRANT METERS
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Size Up to 1 inch 1 1/2 inch 2 inch 3 inch
Rental fee $250.00 $300.00 $400.00 $500.00
Tier 1
0- 10,000 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67 $5.67
gallons
Tier 2
10,001-50,000 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96
gallons
Tier 3
Greater than $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25
50,000 gallons
Note:A deposit of$2,000.00 is required and will be reimbursed in full or partially based on condition of meter when returned.
LAWN/OUTDOOR CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations inside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Up to 1 1
Size inch inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum
usage fee $15.46 $15.46 $20.61 $25.77 $36.07 $56.69 $77.30 $206.13
Tier 1
0 $5.22 $5.22 $5.22 $5.22 $5.22 $5.22 $5.22 $5.22
10,000
gallons
Tier 2
10,001- $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96 $5.96
50,000
gallons
Tier 3
Greater
than $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25
50,000
gallons
(4) On contracts outside the city. Provided where municipalities and outside users have entered into
a formal written contract with the city, all rates and conditions shall be as established within the specific
contract.
(Ord. No. Code 1961, § 24-51; Ord. No. 01-35, § 1, 9-4-2001; Ord. No. 05-65, § 1, 9-13-2005; Ord. No.06-
72, § 1,9-12-2006; Ord. No. 06-105, § 1, 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 08-85, § 1, 8-26-2008; Ord. No. 11-50, § 1,
9-20-2011; Ord. No. 14-43, § 1, 9-29-2014)
Sec. 110-92 Consumers outside city not having special contracts.
The rates,fees, and charges for furnishing water service by the city are fixed and established for all
persons not on special contract with the city, and who reside beyond the corporate limits of the city as
follows:
(1) Minimum usage fee. This charge shall be based on the size of the water meter serving the
premises.
Minimum Usage Fee
Meter Size Water Sewer
Up to 1 inch $10.31 $8.40
1-1/2 inch $15.46 $8.40
2 inch $20.61 $8.40
3 inch $25.77 $8.40
4 inch $36.07 $8.40
6 inch $56.69 $8.40
8 inch $77.30 $8.40
10 inch $206.13 $8.40
(2) Quantity charge. This charge shall be based on the monthly cost of the water used per 1,000
gallons, plus the appropriate minimum usage fee based on meter size from subsection (1) above.
(3) Apartments, mobile homes, RV parks, townhouses, and all multi family dwellings. These are
considered subsets of the residential category and shall pay a minimum usage fee per unit for the
smallest meter size based on 75%monthly occupancy rate effective October 1, 2018.
RESIDENTIAL RATES
Water Rate Schedule for service locations outside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Water Rates
Proposed Water Rates Proposed Sewer Rates
Tier (per thousand gallons) (per thousand gallons)
Tiers 1, 2,and 3 $9.40 $12.97
Cost of 6,000 gallons of water= $66.71, Cost of 4,000 gallons of water= $47.91
Cost of 6,000 gallons of sewer= $85.55, Cost of 4,000 gallons of sewer= $59.61
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RATES
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur
City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Size 1
Uto
p
1 Y2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum
usage fee $15.46 $15.46 $20.61 $25.77 $36.07 $56.69 $77.30 $206.13
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21
Sewer Rate Schedule per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Sewer Rates
Minimum usage fee $11.20
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $14.09
METERED FIRE LINE CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur
City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Size 1 pch 1Y2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum
usage fee $10.31 $15.46 $20.61 $25.77 $36.07 $56.69 $77.30 $206.13
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21
UNMETERED FIRE LINE CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for pipe size and per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur
City Limits:
Water Rates
Pipe Size 1 Up to
ch 1 %2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Monthly
Charge for
Basic $36.07 $56.69 $82.45 $87.61 $92.76 $97.91 $164.91 $221.59
Service
FIRE HYDRANT METERS
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur
City Limits:
Water Rates
Meter Size Up to 1 inch 1 Y2 inch 2 inch 3 inch
Rental fee $257.67 $309.20 $412.27 $515.33
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21
Note:A deposit of$2,000.00 is required and will be reimbursed in full or partially based on condition of meter when returned.
LAWN/OUTDOOR CHARGE
Water Rate Schedule for meter size and per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur
City Limits:
Water Rates
Uto
Meter Size 1 P ch 1 %2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum
usage fee $10.21 $15.46 $20.61 $25.77 $36.07 $56.69 $77.30 $206.13
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21 $10.21