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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: October 15, 2024
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Calvin Matthews, P.E., Water Utilities Director
RE: Proposed Ordinance No. 7288—Request Reconsidering the PO# 7281 for
a 7.0% Increase in Residential Water and Sewer Rates and an 8.5% Increase in
Commercial/Industrial Water and Sewer Rates
Introduction:
This Ordinance is to request reconsidering the PO# 7281 for a 7.0% Increase in Residential
Water and Sewer Rates and an 8.5%Increase in Commercial/Industrial Water and Sewer Rates.
The rate increase is intended to help cover the costs necessary for the 25 million dollars of
Capital Improvement Projects, additional Pipe Bursting Crew, and inflation, including
chemicals, electricity, materials, etc. The rate increase is needed to allow Water Utilities to
continue providing safe, clean drinking water, and uninterrupted water and wastewater services.
The updated Ordinance goes into effect on December 1, 2024, and will be reflected on the
January 2025 bill.
The updated rate tables will be posted on the City's website, http://www.portarthurtx.gov/.
Budget Impact:
A 7.0% increase to residential water and sewer rates (including minimum usage fees) and an
8.5%increase to commercial/industrial water and sewer rates,as proposed by the Water Utilities
Department will take effect on December 1, 2024. The water bill received in January 2025 will
reflect a full month of the increased rates.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Council approve Proposed Ordinance No. 7288, authorizing the increase
to the water and sewer rates, as described/outlined above.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
PO No. 7288
10/15/2024 JL
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING TO RECONSIDER PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 7281 AMENDING CHAPTER 110 (UTILITIES), ARTICLE II (WATER),
DIVISION 3 (SERVICE 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 7.0% RATE INCREASE FOR
RESIDENTIAL, AND 8.5% RATE INCREASE FOR COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE AND COUNCILMEMBERS HAMILTON-
EVERFIELD AND FRANK PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2,ARTICLE H, DIVISION
1, SECTION 2-31(g) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR)
WHEREAS,the City Council deems it in the public interest of the City to amend Chapter
110(Utilities),Article II(Water),Division 3 (Service Charges and Billing), Sections 110-91 (Rate
Schedule) and 110-92 (Consumers Outside City Not Having Special Contracts) of the Code of
Ordinances as it pertains to rates for residential, commercial and industrial 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 (Service 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,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
newspaper of the City of Port Arthur,and this Ordinance shall take effect December 1,2024,which
is after the date of publication.
PO No. 7288
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Section 5. This rate adjustment is necessary for the daily operations and maintenance
cost, the increase in chemicals and electricity cost, twenty-five million dollars in Capital
Improvement Projects, an additional pipe bursting crew, and provides for safe, clean drinking
water and uninterrupted water and wastewater service.
Section 6. 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., 2024,
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: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Sherri Bellard Ro d B on,
City Secretary City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo alvin Matthe , .E.
City Attorney Water Utilities Director
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 September December 1,20242024, 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 $9.56$ 0 043 $10.38 $ n n3$9,7^o
1-1/2 inch
$10.83 $1088$10. 2 $10.38$1043 two
2 inch
$12.73 $ 79$1 90 $10.38$40,4349,70
3 inch
$31.86$32.04 ten 78 $10.38$10 "�494-0
4 inch
$44.61 $4 42 $4 69 $10.38$10 43 $ 0
6 inch
$70.11 $70 n 3 $65 52 $10.38 $,n 349,70
8 inch
$95.57 $96.02 $89 32 $10.38$ n 434940
10 inch
$254.87 $256 07 $238 20 $10.38$10 n3$9,7no
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 $6.44$6.47C�2 $6.44$6.47 t�2
(0- 10,000 gallons per month)
Residential Tier 2 $6.76 $6.79$4.-32 6.76 $6.7� 7946732
(10,001-50,000 gallons per month)
Residential Tier 3 $7.10$7.14$6.64 $7.10$7�r-14$6.612
(Over 50,000 gallons per month)
Cost of 6,000 gallons of water- $15.08,Cost of 4,000 gallons of water- $33.03
Cost of 6,000 gallons of sewer- $45.85, Cost of 4,000 gallons of sewer- $33.80
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.
d. Senior citizen customers residing inside city limits and in a single-family residence
who are of the age of sixty- five (65)years old or greater will receive a flat discount on the Water Bill of
six dollars and twenty-five cents($6.25) per month. To obtain the senior citizen's discount, persons
eligible must apply every four years with valid proof of a residential account held in the name of the
senior for real property for which such individual has a current homestead exemption or a current lease
held in his/her name. Upon application approval by the Utility Manager, the senior citizen's
discount rate shall be applicable for the next billing cycle. The senior citizen water bill discount
program is effective on October 1, 2024. Only one Senior Citizen Water Discount can be applied
for per person and account.
(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
Up to 1 ,
Meter Size inch 1 /2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum $19.38 $19.38 $25.83 $32.29 $45.20 $71.02 $96.86 $258.45
usage fee c,� $19.20 $25.60 $31.99 $41.78 $70.37 $95.97 $256.07
c, $ $23.81 $2 $4144 $65.46 $89.27 $2
Tier 1 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11
0- 10,000
gallons $6,-55 5 5 $-6,-55 5 $6,-58 $$6..--5 $-6,-5-5
Tier 2 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46
10,001-
50,000 gallons $6.88 $6.88 $6.88 $6.88 $6.88 $6.88 $6.88 $6,88
Tier 3 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82
Greater than $7.75 $7.75 $7.75 $7.75 $7.75 $7.75 $7.75 $7.75
50,000 gallons $7.21 $7.21 $7.21 $7.21 $7.21 $7.21 $7.21 $7.21
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) $7.10 S-7,934644
Commercial/Industrial Tier 2 (10,001-50,000 gallons) $7.45$7. 9$6.877
Commercial/Industrial Tier 3 (over 50,000 gallons) $7.81$7.'4t o
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
to11/2
Meter Size Up inch1 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum $19.12 $19.12 $25.49 $31.86 $44.61 $70.11 $95.57 $254.87
usage fee $19.21 $19.21 $25.61 $32.01 $44.82 $70.43 $96.02 $256.07
$17.87 $17.87 $23.82 $29.78 $41.69 $65.52 $89.32 $2
Tier 1 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01
0- 10,000 - 4
gallons 5 $6.55 5 5 $ ,55
Tier 2 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37
10,001-
50,000 $6.89 $6.89 $6.89 $6489 $6.89 $6.89 $6.89 $6.89
gallons
Tier 3 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73
Greater than $7 76 6 $7.76
50,000 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22
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
Pipe Size 1 P ch 1 to
% inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Monthly $19.12 $70.11 $101.95 $108.33 $114.69 $121.17 $203.91 $273.99
Charge for $4 1 $70.43 $102.43 $108.83 $115.23 $121.73 $204.86 $275.28
Basic Service $17.87 $65.52 $95.28 $101.21 $107.19 $113.14 $190.57 $256.07
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 % inch 2 inch 3 inch
$309.12$310,57 $370.95$ 72.68 $494.60 c"� $618.25$624,14
Rental fee $288.90 $346.68 $462.24 $577.80
Tier 1 $7.01$-7.04 $7.01$7,84 $7.01 $7 n�,-04-$0_55 $7.01$7 0 55
0- 10,000 $6 5 $6.55
gallons
Tier 2 $7.37$-7.41 $7.37$7 1 $7.37 $7.4 89 $7.37$7." 89
10,001-50,000 $6.89 $6.89
gallons
Tier 3 $7.73$7.76 $7.73$7.76 $7.73 $7.'�, 76$7. $7.73 $7.'�r-,6-$7.
Greater than $7.22 $7.22
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
nMeter Size Up ch to1 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
$19.12 $19.12 $25.49 $31.86 $44.61 $70.11 $95.57 $254.87
Minimum $19.21 $19.21 $2-5,61 $32.01 $44.82 $70.43 $96.02 $256.07
usage fee $17.87 $17.87 $23.82 $29.78 $41.69 $65.52 $89.32 $238.20
Tier 1 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45
0- 10,000 $6.48
gallons $6.03 $6.03 $6.0.3 $6 3 $6.03 $6.03 $6.03 $6703
Tier 2 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37
10,001- $ 417414747474744
50,000 $6.89 $6.89 $6.89 $6.89 $6.89 $6.89 $6.89 $6.89
gallons
Tier 3 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73
Greater than $7.76 57,76 $7 76 $fib $-7..76 .76 7-7 7-76
50,000 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22 $7.22
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)
l✓
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 $12.74 $1 2.40$1.°1 $_10.38 $1n n3t o
1-1/2 inch
$19.12 $19 2, c,7 47 $10.38 $10 43t 0
2 inch
$25.49 $2564 2-342 $10.38 $1nn3C o
3 inch $31.86c" 01 $2974 $10.38 $104 $ 0
$4 82 $1 69 $10 n3 $9 70
4 inch $44.61 $10.38���o
6 inch
7nn3552 $10.38 $1nn3t o
8 inch $95.57 $96.02 $89.32 $10.38 $1n n two
10 inch
$70.11 $$254.87 $25607$6$23820 $10.38 $1n43t�o
(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 $11.62$10.86$11.67 $16.0'1$11.99$16.11
Cost of 6,000 gallons of water - $77.07, Cost of 4,000 gallons of water- $55.35
Cost of 6,000 gallons of sewer- $99.65, Cost of 4,000 gallons of sewer- $69.67
gel
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 Up to
ch 1%inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum $19.39 $19.39 $25.84 $32.31 $45.23 $71.09 $96.91 $258.45
usage fee $19.21 $19.21 $25.61 $3 c^� $40,43 $96.02 $256.07
$17.87 $17.87 $23.82 $29.78 $41.69 $65.52 $89.32 $2 820
$12.80 $12.80 $12.80 $12.80 $12.80 $12.80 $12.80 $12.80
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $12.69 $12.69 $12.69 $1�o $12.69 $1 $4-2,69 $12.69
$11.80 $11.80 $11.80 $44,80 $11.80 $11.80 $11.80 $11.80
Sewer Rate Schedule per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Sewer Rates
Minimum usage fee $14.05 $1 92 $1 95
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $17.67 $175141629
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 ch 1 Y2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum $12.74 $19.12 $25.49 $31.86 $44.61 $70.11 $95.57 $254.87
usage fee $12.80 $19.21 $2 $32.01 $44.82 $-7-0,43 tom $256.07
$11.91 $17.87 $23.82 $29.78 $41.69 $65.52 $89.32 $23820
$12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63
Tiers 1, 2, 3 9 $12.69 $12.69 $12.69 $1� $1� $1 $1
$11.80 $11.80 $11.80 $11.80 $11.80 $11.80 $11.80 $11.80
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 Uptoch 1 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Monthly $44.61 $70.11 $101.95 $108.33 $114.69 $121.06 $203.91 $273.99
Charge for $44.82 $7-0,43 $102.43 $108.83 $115.23 $121.63 $204.86 $275.28
Basic Service $41.69 $65.52 $95.28 $101.21 $107.19 $113.11 $190.57 $256.07
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 $318.60 9 $382.33$384.12 $509.77 9 $637.21 $64048
$297.76 $357.32 $476.42 $595.52
$12.63 $'a 9 $12.63 $ $12.63$4-2,69 $12.63 c2.69 $ 80
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $11.80 $11.80 $11.80
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
Up to
Meter Size 1 inch1 %Z inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum $12.63 $19.12 $25.49 $31.86 $44.61 $70.11 $95.57 $254.87
usage fee $12.69 $19.21 $25.61 $32.01 c^� $70.43 $96.02 $256.07
$11.80 $17.87 $23.82 $29.78 $41.69 $65.52 $89.32 $238.20
$12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $12.69 $12.69 $12.69 $12.69 $42,69 $12.69 $12.69 $12.69
$11.80 $11.80 $11.80 $11.80 $44,80 $44,80 $11.80 $11.80
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 December 1, 2024, 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 $9.56 $10.38
1-1/2 inch $10.83 $10.38
2 inch $12.73 $10.38
3 inch $31.86 $10.38
4 inch $44.61 $10.38
6 inch $70.11 $10.38
8 inch $95.57 $10.38
10 inch $254.87 $10.38
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 $6.44 $6.44
(0-10,000 gallons per month)
Residential Tier 2 $6.76 $6.76
(10,001 -50,000 gallons per month)
Residential Tier 3 $7.10 $7.10
(Over 50,000 gallons per month)
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.
d. Senior citizen customers residing inside city limits and in a single-family residence
who are of the age of sixty- five (65)years old or greater will receive a flat discount on the Water Bill of
six dollars and twenty-five cents($6.25)per month. To obtain the senior citizen's discount, persons
eligible must apply every four years with valid proof of a residential account held in the name of the
senior for real property for which such individual has a current homestead exemption or a current lease
held in his/her name. Upon application approval by the Utility Manager, the senior citizen's
discount rate shall be applicable for the next billing cycle. The senior citizen water bill discount
program is effective on October 1, 2024. Only one Senior Citizen Water Discount can be applied
for per person and account.
(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 %2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
inch
Minimum $19.38 $19.38 $25.83 $32.29 $45.20 $71.02 $96.86 $258.45
usage fee
Tier 1 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11 $7.11
0- 10,000
gallons
Tier 2 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46 $7.46
10,001-
50,000 gallons
Tier 3 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82 $7.82
Greater than
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) $7.10
Commercial/Industrial Tier 2 (10,001-50,000 gallons) $7.45
Commercial/Industrial Tier 3 (over 50,000 gallons) $7.81
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 ch o1 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum $19.12 $19.12 $25.49 $31.86 $44.61 $70.11 $95.57 $254.87
usage fee
Tier 1 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01
0- 10,000
gallons
Tier 2 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37
10,001-
50,000
gallons
Tier 3 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73
Greater than
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 inch1 % inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Monthly $19.12 $70.11 $101.95 $108.33 $114.69 $121.17 $203.91 $273.99
Charge for
Basic Service
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 %: inch 2 inch 3 inch
$309.12 $370.95 $494.60 $618.25
Rental fee
Tier 1 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01 $7.01
0- 10,000
gallons
Tier 2 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37
10,001-50,000
gallons
Tier 3 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73
Greater than
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
UMeter Size P ch inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum $19.12 $19.12 $25.49 $31.86 $44.61 $70.11 $95.57 $254.87
usage fee
Tier 1 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45 $6.45
0- 10,000
gallons
Tier 2 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37 $7.37
10,001-
50,000
gallons
Tier 3 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73 $7.73
Greater than
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 $12.74 $10.38
1-1/2 inch $19.12 $10.38
2 inch $25.49 $10.38
3 inch $31.86 $10.38
4 inch $44.61 $10.38
6 inch $70.11 $10.38
8 inch $95.57 $10.38
10 inch $254.87 $10.38
(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 $11.62 $16.04
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 Up to
ch 1 %2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum $19.39 $19.39 $25.84 $32.31 $45.23 $71.09 $96.91 $258.45
usage fee
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $12.80 $12.80 $12.80 $12.80 $12.80 $12.80 $12.80 $12.80
Sewer Rate Schedule per thousand gallons for service locations outside of Port Arthur City Limits:
Sewer Rates
Minimum usage fee $14.05
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $17.67
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 1 %2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum $12.74 $19.12 $25.49 $31.86 $44.61 $70.11 $95.57 $254.87
usage fee
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63
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 Uptoch 1 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Monthly $44.61 $70.11 $101.95 $108.33 $114.69 $121.06 $203.91 $273.99
Charge for
Basic 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 %2 inch 2 inch 3 inch
Rental fee $318.60 $382.33 $509.77 $637.21
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63
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 1 Up to
ch 1 %2 inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 10 inch
Minimum $12.63 $19.12 $25.49 $31.86 $44.61 $70.11 $95.57 $254.87
usage fee
Tiers 1, 2, 3 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63 $12.63