CITY OF PARKERSBURG PUBLIC NOTICE OF
WATERWORKS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the requirements of W. Va. Code § 24-2-11 that the City of Parkersburg (the “City”), by and through the City of Parkersburg Utility Board (the “Board”), proposes to enact an ordinance authorizing a waterworks system improvement project that is not in the ordinary course of business.
The waterworks system improvement project consists of: (i) rehabilitation of backwash basin at the water treatment plant; (ii) rehabilitation of south reservoir; (iii) miscellaneous water storage tank improvements including mixing systems; (iv) small diameter water main replacements including replacement of approximately 20,000 lineal feet of water mains 2-inch and smaller in diameter with 6-inch and 4-inch water mains; (v) large diameter water mains replacements including replacement of approximately 36,400 lineal feet of water mains ranging in size from 6-inch to 12-inch diameter; (vi) south side service improvements including the construction of new water booster station and storage tank to improve service pressures and fire protection at higher elevations; and (vii) East Street control valve station improvements including installation of larger capacity by-pass valve with SCADA control; and (viii) all appurtenances related thereto (collectively, the “Project”).
The Council of the City will conduct a public hearing and second reading of the ordinance authorizing the Project on November 9, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Any person interested may appear before the Council of City at the City Hall, Council Chambers, 1 Government Square, Parkersburg, West Virginia, on said date and be heard with respect to the proposed Project. Following the public hearing, the Council of the City shall take such action as it shall deem proper.
Details regarding the proposed Project are on file with and available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Board, 1919 Garfield Avenue, Parkersburg, West Virginia.
The City’s current rates, fees and charges for service to customers of the existing waterworks system of the City are as follows:
SCHEDULE I
APPLICABILITY
Service in entire territory except for service provided through use of booster stations.
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for general domestic, commercial and industrial service.
RATES
Minimum Customer Charge
Each customer shall pay a total Customer Charge of nine dollars ($9.00) per month through and including June 30, 2011. Thereafter, each customer shall pay a total customer charge in the amount and on and after the effective date as follows:
Customer Charge Effective Date
$10.00 July 1, 2011
$10.50 July 1, 2012
Volume Charge
In addition to the Minimum Customer Charge, each customer shall pay, for all gallons used per month – four dollars and sixty-five cents ($4.65) per 1,000 gallons, based upon the metered amount of water supplied through and including June 30, 2011. Thereafter, each customer shall pay in addition to the minimum customer charge, in the amount and on and after the effective date, a volume charge, based upon the metered amount of water supplied as follows:
Volume Charge Effective Date $5.15 July 1, 2011
$5.44 July 1, 2012
Meter Charge (in addition to Minimum Customer Charge and Volume Charge)
Meter Size (inches) Charge per month
5/8 and 3/4 Included in Minimum Customer Charge
1 $7.16
1 – 1/2 $11.78
2 $17.00
3 $37.63
4 $62.22
6 $121.21
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY CHARGE
The above schedule is net. On all current usage billings not paid in full by the latest pay date, which shall be no sooner than the twentieth day following the date Utility Board mails the bill, ten percent (10%) shall be added to the net current amount unpaid. The delayed payment penalty is not interest and is to be collected only once for each bill where it is appropriate.
SCHEDULE 2
APPLICABILITY
Service provided through use of booster stations.
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for general domestic, commercial and industrial service.
RATES
MINIMUM CUSTOMER CHARGE
Each customer shall pay a total Customer Charge of nine dollars and forty-four cents ($9.44) per month through and including June 30, 2011. Thereafter, each customer shall pay a total customer charge in the amount and on and after the effective date as follows:
Customer Charge Effective Date
$10.44 July 1, 2011
$10.94 July 1, 2012
VOLUME CHARGE
In addition to the Minimum Customer Charge, each customer shall pay, for all gallons per month – five dollars and nineteen cents ($5.19) per 1,000 gallons, based upon the metered amount of water supplied through and including June 30, 2011. Thereafter, each customer shall pay in addition to the minimum customer charge, in an amount and on and after the effective date, a volume charge, based upon the metered amount of water supplied, as follows:
Volume Charge Effective Date $5.69 July 1, 2011
$5.98 July 1, 2012
METER CHARGE (in addition to Minimum Customer Charge and Usage Charge)
Meter Size (inches) Charge per month
5/8 and 3/4 Included in Minimum Customer Charge
1 $7.16
1 – 1/2 $11.78
2 $17.00
3 $37.63
4 $62.22
6 $121.21
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY CHARGE
The above schedule is net. On all current usage billings not paid in full by the latest pay date, which shall be no sooner than the twentieth day following the date Utility Board mails the bill, ten percent (10%) shall be added to the net current amount unpaid. The delayed payment penalty is not interest and is to be collected only once for each bill where it is appropriate.
SCHEDULE 3
APPLICABILITY
Service in entire territory.
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for private fire protection water supply.
RATES
Hydrants (Service Charge per month (each)
connection size in inches)
4 $9.43
6 $21.36
8 or larger $37.68
Sprinkler Systems & Charge per month (each)
Hose Connections
(Service Connection Size in Inches) 4 $15.05
6 $33.92
8 or larger $60.22
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY CHARGE
The above schedule is net. On all current usage billings not paid in full by the latest pay date, which shall be no sooner than the twentieth day following the date Utility Board mails the bill, ten percent (10%) shall be added to the net current amount unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not interest and is to be collected only once for each bill where it is appropriate.
SCHEDULE 4
APPLICABILITY
Applicable in entire territory served.
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for general, domestic, commercial and industrial service.
FEES AND OTHER RATES
Connection Fee – One inch and smaller
The connection fee shall be three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) for each new water service line one inch and smaller, and shall include the tap of the main line, the service line from the main to the property line or curb stop and the meter installation including the meter pit or vault.
Connection Fee – Larger than One Inch
For service lines larger than one inch, the fee shall be the actual cost of the installation, and shall include the tap of the main, the service line from the main to the property line and the meter installation including the meter pit or vault. Upon receipt of an application for a service connection larger than one inch, the utility will provide an estimate of actual cost, which amount must be deposited by the applicant in advance of the installation, a final settlement of the actual installation cost will be prepared and submitted for payment to the applicant. The amount of payment due will be reduced by the amount of the advance deposit. In the event of an excess in the amount deposited over the actual installation cost, the amount of excess will be promptly refunded to the applicant.
Reconnection Fee
Whenever the supply of water to any customer is turned off for violation of rules and regulations, nonpayment of bill or fraudulent use of water, there shall be a twenty five dollars ($25.00) charge for re-established service.
Administrative Fee
Whenever the supply of water to any customer is scheduled to be turned off for nonpayment of bill and such customer chooses to make payment in the field, instead of by the proper methods of payment, that customer shall be assessed a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) charge.
Returned Check Fee
A service fee of thirty two dollars ($32.00) shall be charged for each check
returned for insufficient funds.
Damaged Meter Fee
Whenever a meter is damaged due to inclement weather and the customer has been negligent in maintaining adequate temperatures to prevent the meter from freezing and the bottom of the meter from bursting the customer shall be assessed a fee of $25.00 for the repair of said meter such fee is to be paid prior to service being restored.
Leak Adjustment Rate
An incremental charge of seventy cents ($0.70) per 1,000 gallons shall be charged for all water billed in excess of the customer’s historic usage for a water leak determined to be eligible for adjustment in accordance with the Utility Board’s leak Adjustment Policy.
Hydrant Meter Deposit
A deposit of eight hundred dollars ($800.00) shall be charged for each water meter provided to a customer requesting temporary water service from a fire hydrant for construction or other use approved by the Utility Board staff. The deposit shall be refunded without interest to the customer following return of the water meter undamaged and in proper operating condition, and following payment for water consumption as measured by the hydrant meter.
Customer Deposit
All new applicants for residential or other water service may be required to deposit (i) a minimum of fifty dollars ($50), or (ii) two-twelfths (2/12) of the annual estimated charge for water service, whichever is greater.
All new applicants for residential or other combined water and sewer service may be required to deposit (i) a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100), or (ii) two-twelfths (2/12) of the annual estimated charge for each service, whichever is greater.
The City’s proposed rates, fees and charges for service to customers of the existing waterworks system of the City are as follows:
SCHEDULE 1
APPLICABILITY
Service in entire territory.
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for general domestic, commercial and industrial service.
RATES
Minimum Customer Charge
No bill will be rendered for less than the following amounts, according to the size of meter installed:
**Effective July 1, 2022**
Meter Size (inches) Charge Per Month
5/8 and 3/4 $10.75
1 $20.00
1 – 1/2 $25.00
2 $35.00
3 $55.00
4 $80.00
6 $150.00
**Effective July 1, 2023**
Meter Size (inches) Charge Per Month
5/8 and 3/4 $11.00
1 $20.00
1 – 1/2 $25.00
2 $35.00
3 $55.00
4 $80.00
6 $150.00
**Effective July 1, 2024**
Meter Size (inches) Charge Per Month
5/8 and 3/4 $11.25
1 $20.00
1 – 1/2 $25.00
2 $35.00
3 $55.00
4 $80.00
6 $150.00
Volume Charge (in addition to the Minimum Charge)
In addition to the Minimum Customer Charge, each customer shall pay, for all gallons used per month, as follows:
Volume Charge Effective Date
$5.57 per 1,000 gallons July 1, 2022
$5.70 per 1,000 gallons July 1, 2023
$5.82 per 1,000 gallons July 1, 2024
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY
The above schedule is net. On all accounts not paid on or before the twentieth (20th) day after the billing date, ten percent (10%) shall be added to the net amount shown. This delayed payment penalty is not interest and will only be collected once for each bill where it is appropriate.
SCHEDULE 2
**Effective July 1, 2022**
APPLICABILITY
Service in entire area.
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for private fire protection water supply.
RATES
Hydrants (service Charge Per Month (each)
connection Size in inches) 4 $13.00
6 $30.00
8 or larger $53.00
Sprinkler Systems (service Charge Per Month (each)
connection Size in inches) 4 or smaller $21.00
6 $47.00
8 or larger $84.00
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY
The above schedule is net. On all current usage billings not paid in full by the latest pay date, which shall be no sooner than the twentieth day following the date Utility Board mails the bill, ten percent (10% ) shall be added to the net current amount unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not interest and is to be collected only once for each bill where it is appropriate.
SCHEDULE 3
**Effective July 1, 2022**
APPLICABILITY
Applicable in entire territory served.
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for general domestic, commercial and industrial service.
FEES AND OTHER RATES
Connection Fee One inch and smaller
The connection fee shall be three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) for each new water service line one inch and smaller, and shall include the tap of the main line, the service line from the main to the property line or curb stop and the meter installation including the meter pit or vault.
Connection Fee Larger than one inch
For service lines larger than one inch, the fee shall be the actual cost of the installation, and shall include the tap of the main, the service line from the main to the property line and the meter installation including the meter pit or vault. Upon receipt of an application for a service connection larger than one inch, the utility will provide an estimate of actual cost, which amount must be deposited by the applicant in advance of the installation, a final settlement of the actual installation cost will be prepared and submitted for payment to the applicant. The amount of payment due will be reduced by the amount of the advance deposit. In the event of an excess in the amount deposited over the actual installation cost, the amount of excess will be promptly refunded to the applicant.
Reconnection Fee
Whenever the supply of water to any customer is turned off for violation of rules and regulations, nonpayment of bill or fraudulent use of water, there shall be a twenty five dollar ($25.00) charge for re-established service.
Administrative Fee Whenever the supply of water to any customer is scheduled to be turned off for nonpayment of bill and such customer chooses to make payment in the field, instead of by the proper methods of payment, that customer shall be assessed a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) charge.
Returned Check Fee
A service fee of twenty-four dollars ($24.00) shall be charged for each check returned for insufficient funds.
Damaged Meter Fee
Whenever a meter is damaged due to inclement weather and the customer has been negligent in maintaining adequate temperatures to prevent the meter from freezing the customer shall be assessed a fee no less than the cost of said meter such fee is to be paid prior to service being restored.
Water Theft and Property Damage
No person, other than Board personnel, shall enter into a meter pit, turn water service on or off, break seals or locks, or disconnect meters, unless the Board has specifically authorized that person in writing to do so. If any person takes such action without Board authorization, that person will be liable for any damages that may result from that action.
State law prohibits the unauthorized use of water and tampering with or damaging of utility facilities/property. Accordingly, the Board reserves the right to notify local law enforcement and/or the prosecuting attorney having jurisdiction of any instance of unauthorized use of water or tampering with or damaging utility property.
Cost and charges, including estimates of usage stolen, will be assessed to persons who engage in water theft. The Board may pursue remedies available at law. Water theft may also result in the immediate termination of service.
Leak Adjustment Rate
An incremental charge of seventy-one cents ($0.71) per 1,000 gallons shall be charged for water usage if the water leak is eligible under the (i) Public Service Commission’s rules for leaks on the customer’s side of the meter, and (ii) Board’s water leak adjustment policy.
Hydrant Meter Deposit
A deposit of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) shall be charged for each water meter provided a customer requesting temporary water service from a fire hydrant for construction or other use approved by the Utility Board staff. Following the return of the hydrant meter, all final charges for water usage and any meter damage will be deducted from the deposit amount and the balance refunded to the customer. If charges exceed the amount deposited, the customer will be billed for the remaining balance.
Customer Deposit
All new applicants for residential or other water service may be required to deposit (i) a minimum of fifty dollars ($50.00), or (ii) two-twelfths (2/12) of the annual estimated charge for water service, whichever is greater.
All new applicants for residential or other combined water and sewer service may be required to deposit (i) a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100.00), or (ii) two-twelfths (2/12) of the annual estimated charge for each service, whichever is greater.
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