§ 30-38. Determination of charges.

(a)

Definitions.

Commercial unit. Any other structure or part thereof used to fulfill the housing requirements of not more than one (1) business establishment or of not more than one (1) establishment of any other kind, but a business unit shall not include any kind of multi-family establishment.

Multi-unit residence or business. A building consisting of two (2) or more residential or commercial units.

Residential unit. Any structure or part thereof used to fulfill the housing requirements of one (1) or more persons living together as a single family.

User. Any person, firm or corporation connected to the city water system for the purpose of receiving water service.

(b)

Water rates. All property upon which any building has been or may hereafter be erected having a connection with any mains or pipes presently existing or which may be hereafter constructed and used in connection with the city water system shall pay the following rates each month for water service furnished by the city:

Residential unit or commercial unit consisting of a single unit :

Up to and including first 2,000 gallons	$11.98 minimum
All over 2,000 gallons	$2.93 per 1,000 gallons

 

Multi-unit residence or business :

Up to and including first 2,000 gallons	$10.89 minimum per unit
All over 2,000 gallons	$2.93 per 1,000 gallon usage

 

The rate of $11.98 shall be the minimum monthly rate for all water users including the users for less than a monthly period.

If the user's water meter becomes inoperative and fails to register, the user will be charged at the average monthly consumption as shown by the meter when in order. All water that passes through the meter shall be charged for, whether used or not.

(c)

Sewer rates. The following rates or charges for the use and service of the sewage system of the City of Pearland are determined as follows:

(1)

Commercial and industrial users having city water service:

The monthly sewer service charge for all commercial and industrial users having city water service will be $12.53 minimum for 2,000 gallons of water usage or less and $2.24 per 1,000 gallons for water usage over 2,000 gallons.

(2)

Commercial and industrial users not having city water service:

The monthly sewer service charge for all commercial and industrial users having sewer service but not having city water service will be as follows:

a.

For customers with a metered well, $2.24 per 1,000 gallons of comparable bill for city water service. The city will install, at the customer's expense, a water meter in the private water supply and read the meter monthly to determine the amount of water consumption. Monthly minimum charge: $12.53.

b.

For customers without a metered well, the monthly sewer charge shall be based on a water consumption of 10,000 gallons.

(3)

Commercial and industrial users who have waste water discharge split between the sanitary sewer and other methods of discharge:

In the event only a portion of the user's wastewater is discharged into the sanitary sewer, the city council, upon the user's request, shall estimate what portion of the water usage is discharged into the sanitary sewer and his monthly sewer charge will be figured accordingly. Minimum monthly charge: $12.53.

(4)

Commercial and industrial users who use the water that is a part of their product or production process and that is not discharged into the sanitary sewer system:

If water is a part of a commercial or industrial use's product or is used in his production process in such a manner that there is no discharge into the sewer system, then, upon the user's request, the city council will establish the amount of water used for such purpose and his monthly sewer charge will be figured accordingly. Minimum monthly charge: $12.53.

(5)

Residential users having city water and sewer service:

The monthly sewer service charge for all users having city water will be $12.53 minimum for 2,000 gallons of water usage or less and $2.24 per 1,000 gallons for water usage over 2,000 gallons.

(6)

Residential users having city sewer service but not having city water service:

The monthly sewer service charge for all residential users having sewer service but not having city water service will be as follows:

a.

For customers with a metered well, $2.24 per 1,000 gallons of comparable bill for city water service. The city will install, at the customer=s expense, a water meter in the private water supply and read the meter monthly to determine the amount of water consumption. Minimum monthly charge: $12.53.

b.

For customers without a metered well, the monthly sewer charge shall be based on a water consumption of 10,000 gallons.

(7)

Multi-unit building, residence or business:

Each unit of a multi-unit, residence or business which is separately metered will be charged a monthly sewer service charge at the rate of $12.53 for 2000 gallons of water usage or less and $ 2.24 per 1000 gallons for water usage over 2000 gallons.

(8)

Multi-Unit Building With Common Water Meter for All Units:

A multi-unit residence or business in which the units are served through a common water meter will be billed at the rate of $12.53 minimum for 2,000 gallons of water usage or less and $2.24 per 1,000 gallons of water usage over 2,000 gallons. (Multi-unit being defined as being a building, residence or business consisting of two or more units).

(d)

Billing adjustments. Utility customers may apply to the utility billing department for billing adjustments on the customer's account. All requests for billing adjustments shall be considered in accordance with the city's utility billing policy, as it may be amended from time to time, which shall remain on file with the utility billing office.

(Ord. No. 870-3, § 1, 10-23-00; Ord. No. 870-4, § 2, 9-18-06; Ord. No. 870-5, § 1, 9-17-07; Ord. No. 870-6, § 5, 10-25-10)

Cross reference

Returned check charges, § 2-6.