TC Res. No. 2000-24TOWN OF AVON
A RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATION OF APPENDIX A TO THE WATER
SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE
COUNTY, COLORADO.
WHEREAS, Eagle River Water and Sanitation District as operating managers for the Upper
Eagle Regional Water Authority bas requested approval of a Modification of Appendix A to the..
Rules and Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Modification of Appendix A to the Rules and Regulations is a
simplification and clarification of the current Rules and Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Modification of Appendix A does not materially change the current
Rules and Regulations or Service Fee Rate Structure.
RESOLUTION NO. 00 24
Series of 2000
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, that APPENDIX A, TOWN OF AVON,' SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2000, as hereto attached, is hereby approved by the Town of Avon.
ADOPTED TffiS
23
DAY OF May , 2000.
TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
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APPENDIX A "MODIFIED"
TOWN OF AVON
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2000
1. RESIDENTIAL WATER TAP FEE:
Residential Unit:
Town of Avon Water Tap Fee is $4,000 per unit up to 3,000 square feet, plus $2.00 per square
foot thereafter, plus $2.00 per square foot for private swimming pool. Area is calculated on the
gross square foot measurement to include the outside walls, unfinished areas and concrete
basements, excluding garages, attics and multi-unit common spaces. Property owner shall be
required to obtain a letter from an Architect or Engineer certifying the size of the building using
the District's definition of square footage. (Minimum $4,000)
Effciencv Unit:
Town of Avon Water Tap Fee is $2,000 per Efficiency Unit. An Efficiency Unit is a single room
with a bathroom and a kitchen facility. A kitchen facility is a cooking area that includes a cooktop
having more than two burners and a conventional oven or range.
Accommodation Unit:
Town of Avon Water Tap Fee is $1,400 per Accommodation Unit. An Accommodation Unit is a
room with or without a bathroom, but without a kitchen facility with private access to a central
corridor or the outside.
2. COMMERCIAL AND IRRIGATION USES:
Commercial and irrigation use may be on a separate master meter, or, for mixed uses, may be on
the same meter as the Residential/Hotel units, if the property owner provides the District with an
Engineer's or Architect's assessment of the meter size necessary to serve the commercial and
irrigation fixtures involved. The Town of Avon will consider this assessment in the District's
determination of appropriate meter size. The meter size is determined by the fixture count
assessment according to the Uniform Plumbing Code.
SFE
BASED ON
EQUIVALENT
METER SIZE
TAP FEE
1.5
3/4"
$ 6,000
2.6
1"
$ 10,400
5.8
1-1/2"
$ 23,200
10.3
2"
$ 41,200
23.0
3"
$ 92,000
40.9
4"
$163,000
92.1
6"
$368,000
The District requires that each commercial meter 2" or larger have a bypass installed.
3. WATER SERVICE CHARGES: Water service charges are billed monthly, in arrears. For
metered accounts see Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority Appendix A for rates. For accounts
with broken meters, or unmetered accounts, the rate charged shall be $75.00 per Single Family
Equivalent Unit per month.
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APPENDIX A "MODIFIED"
UPPER EAGLE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2000
1. PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS:
Arrowhead Metropolitan District, Bachelor Gulch Metropolitan District, Beaver Creek
Metropolitan District, Berry Creek Metropolitan District, Eagle-Vail Metropolitan District,
Edwards Metropolitan District, Squaw Creek Metropolitan District, and the Town of Avon.
2. INCREMENTAL PLANT INVESTMENT FEE:
An incremental fee to help fund capital projects and building of new Drinking Water Facilities.
Residential Uses:
Area is calculated on the gross square foot measurement to include the outside walls, excluding
garages and attics, but including unfmished areas; concrete basements, and multi-unit common
spaces. Property owner shall be required to obtain a letter from an Architect or Engineer
certifying the size of the building using the District's definition of square footage.
• $0.54 per square foot for 0 to 2,500 square feet (Minimum $565)
• $0.80 per square foot for 2,501 to 3,500 square feet
• $1.06 per square foot for 3,501 to 5,000 square feet
• $1.33 per square foot for 5,001 and up
Commercial and Irrigation Uses:
Commercial and irrigation uses may be on a separate master meter, or, for mixed uses, may be on
the same meter as Residential/Hotel units, if the property owner provides the Authority with an
Engineer's or Architect's assessment of the meter size necessary to serve the commercial and
irrigation fixtures involved. The Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority will consider this
assessment in the District's determination of appropriate meter size. The meter size is determined
by the fixture count assessment according to the Uniform Plumbing Code.
SFE
BASED ON
EQUIVALENT
METER SIZE
TAP FEE
1.5
3/4"
$ 795
2.6
1"
$ 1,379
5.8
1-1/2"
$ 3,076
10.3
2"
$ 5,463
23.0
3"
$12,200
40.9
4"
$21,695
92.1
6"
$48,854
3. MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE FOR METERED ACCOUNTS:
The Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority shall bill monthly, in arrears, the metered accounts of
the participating Districts, for service charges in accordance with the following Base Charges and
Usage Rates:
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Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority
Single Family Equivalent Unit for Service Billing:
Residential Unit - A residential unit with a kitchen facility, up to 3,000 square feet.
Efficiency Unit - A single room with a bathroom and a kitchen facility.
Accommodation Unit - A room with or without a bathroom, but without a kitchen
facility, with private access to a central corridor or the outside.
Base Charee: $11.94 per month, per Single Family Equivalent Unit.
Usage Rate: $2.53 per thousand gallons of water.
1.0 SFE
.50 SFE
.35 SFE
Base Surcharee: In addition to the Base Charge, a usage surcharge per month, per Single
Family Equivalent Unit, will be collected and paid to the entities listed
below:
Arrowhead
$4.00
Town of Avon
$3.25
Bachelor Gulch
$3.50
Beaver Creek
$3.50
Berry Creek
$0.00
Eagle-Vail
$0.00
Edwards
$0.00
Squaw Creek
$20.50
4.
MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGES FOR UNMETERED ACCOUNTS
See individual District Appendix A.
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APPENDIX A "MODIFIED"
EAGLE RIVER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2000
1. RESIDENTIAL WATER TAP FEE CALCULATION (VAIL): $2.55 per square foot of living
space area. Area is calculated on the gross square foot measurement to include the outside walls,
excluding garages and attics, but including unfinished areas and concrete basements, excluding
garages, attics and multi-unit common spaces. Property owner shall provide a letter from the
Architect or the Engineer certifying the size of the building using the District's defmition.
2. EXPANSION OR REMODEL OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNITS
The term "existing residential units" shall refer to those residential units in existence prior to
January 1, 1987. Each existing residential unit within the District less than 3,000 gross square feet
may increase the size of the unit to 3,000 square feet without additional tap fee assessment. Any
additions over 3,000 square feet will be assessed a tap fee for the additional square feet.
Residential units built after January 1, 1987, will be assessed an additional tap fee for any
increase in square footage.
3. COMMERCIAL AND IRRIGATION USES (VAIL):
Commercial and irrigation uses may be on a separate master meter, or, for mixed uses, may be on
the same meter as Residential/Hotel units, if the property owner provides the District with an
Engineer's or Architect's assessment of the meter size necessary to serve the commercial and
irrigation fixtures involved. The meter size is to be determined by the fixture count assessment
according to the Uniform Plumbing Code.
SFE
BASED ON
EQUIVALENT
METER SIZE
TAP FEE
1.5
3/4"
$ 8,195
2.6
1"
$ 14,205
5.8
1-1/2"
$ 31,689
10.3
2"
$ 56,275
23.0
3"
$125,663
40.9
4"
$223,462
92.1
6"
$503,200
The District requires that each commercial meter 2" or larger have a bypass installed.
4. WATER METERS
The appropriate water meter shall be purchased from the District for new structures. Once
installation of the meter has occurred, the District shall inspect the installation for compliance with
District rules prior to water turn on.
5. METER REPAIR
Water meters will be repaired at the District's expense.
6. WATER SERVICE CHARGES
Water service charges are billed monthly, in arrears.
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Eagle River Water & Sanitation District
For Metered Water Accounts:
Minimum:
Residential Unit: A Residential Unit with a kitchen facility up to 3,000 square feet is
equal to 1.0 Single Family Equivalent Unit. The minimum monthly
charge is $5.46 per month, per SFE Unit, for the first 3,000 gallons of
water. Larger units will be charged a proportionately greater minimum
monthly charge which will include proportionately more water.
Efficiency Unit: An Efficiency Unit is a single room with a bathroom and a kitchen
facility and is equal to .50 SFE. The minimum monthly charge is $2.73
per month, for the first 1,500 gallons of water.
Accommodation An Accommodation Unit is a room with or without a bathroom, but
Unit: without a kitchen facility with private access to a central corridor or the
outside and is equal to .35 SFE. The minimum monthly charge is $1.91
per month for the first 1,050 gallons of water.
Excess Use Rate: For metered consumption above the minimum, the excess use rate is $1.82 per
thousand gallons of water, per month.
For Unmetered Water Accounts:
For accounts with broken meters, or unmetered accounts, the rate charged shall be the rate of
$75.00 per Single Family Equivalent unit per month.
7. RESIDENTIAL SEWER TAP FEE CALCULATION: $1.49 per square foot of living space
area. Area is calculated on the gross square foot measurement to include the outside walls,
unfinished areas and concrete basements, excluding garages, attics and multi-unit common spaces.
Applicant shall be required to obtain a letter from the Architect or the Engineer certifying the size
of the building using the District's definition.
8. EXPANSION/REMODEL TO EXISTING RESIDENTLAL UNITS
The term "existing residential units" shall refer to those residential units in existence prior to
January 1, 1987. Each existing residential unit within the District less than 3,000 gross square feet
may increase the size of the unit to 3,000 square feet without additional tap fee assessment. Any
additions over 3,000 square feet will be assessed a tap fee for the additional square feet.
Residential units built after January 1, 1987, will be assessed an additional tap fee for any
increase in square footage.
9. MOBILE HOMES
TAP FEE CALCULATION: $1.49 per square foot based upon the largest mobile home which
can be accommodated per lot.
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10. SEWER COMMERCIAL AND IRRIGATION USES
Commercial and irrigation uses may be on a separate master meter, or, for mixed uses, may be on
the same meter as Residential/Hotel units, if the property owner provides the District with an
Engineer's or Architect's assessment of the meter size necessary to serve the commercial and
irrigation fixtures involved. The District will consider this assessment in the District's
determination of appropriate meter size. The meter size is to be determined by the fixture count
assessment according to the Uniform Plumbing Code.
All commercial and/or industrial wastewater users will be required to pretreat their effluent if their
discharge does not meet domestic standard and/or falls under the Federal Classification of
Hazardous Waste.
SFE
BASED ON
SEWER
EQUIVALENT
METER SIZE
TAP FEE
1.5
3/4"
$ 5,123
2.6
1"
$ 8,878
5.8
1-1/2"
$ 19,806
10.3
2"
$ 35,173
23.0
3"
$ 78,540
40.9
4"
$139,664
92.1
6"
$314,500
The District requires that each commercial meter 2" or larger have a bypass installed.
11. SERVICE CHARGES
Service charges are billed monthly, in arrears.
For Metered Sewer Accounts:
Minimum: The minimum monthly charge is $17.77 per month, per metered account, for the
first 5,000 gallons of water used.
Usage Charge: A usage charge of $3.55 per 1,000 gallons over 5,000 gallons will be made for
metered water consumption during the winter months (January through April
billing periods). The service charge for the remaining eight (8) months of the
year will be the average of the January through April bills.
For Unmetered Sewer Accounts:
A flat rate monthly charge of $26.68 per single family equivalent.
For New Construction:
For new accounts, service charges will be based on the unmetered rate, until January of the
following year.
12. FIRE HYDRANT METERS - WATER
Policy: Fire hydrant meters are allowed to be used between April 15 and October 15, provided
freezing at night is not occurring. The customer is responsible for any damage to fire hydrants or
fire hydrant meters, which includes vandalism or freezing.
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Eagle River Water & Sanitation District
A deposit in an amount determined by the District is required which is fully refundable, provided
the meter is returned in good condition and there is no damage to the fire hydrant. A schedule of
the fire hydrant meter deposits is available from the District. A $50.00 installation and removal
charge, payable in advance, is rejuired (non-refundable). The graduated rental rate shall be $75
for the 1' month, $100 for the 2 month, $125 for the 3`d month, and each month thereafter, plus
the water usage rate of $2.73 per 1,000 gallons.
Fire hydrant water shall not be used for drinking purposes at any time. A relocate fee of $50.00 to
move the fire hydrant meter from one fire hydrant to another is required.
Only District personnel are allowed to move fire hydrant meters. Contractors will be subject to a
penalty if they attempt to move or alter a fire hydrant meter.
Short-term use of fire hydrant meters is allowed without a deposit. The cost to the customer is
$30.00 per hour, plus $2.73 per 1,000 gallons. District personnel will be present the full time the
fire hydrant meter is out in the field under the short-term use.
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ACTION REQUEST FORM
TO: Town of Avon Council
FROM: Joyce Wood, Manager, Customer Service
DATE: May 8, 2000
SUBJECT: Modification of Appendix A to Rules & Regulations
Summary of Subject: Modification of Appendix A to Rules & Regulations for Town of
Avon.
Discussion/Background: Reference to water meters, meter repair, fire hydrant meters
and service charges for sewer have been removed from the individual Metro Districts'
and Town of Avon Appendix A's and will be noted on ERWSD's Appendix A only.
Reference to Plant Investment Fee amounts and Regional service charges will be noted
on UERWA's Appendix A only. Also clarification and uniformity of some wording
throughout all Appendix A's.
Legal Issues: None
Budget Implication: None
Suggested Resolution/Motion: To approve new format of Appendix A for each Metro
District.
Attached Support Documentation: Copy of existing Appendix A as well as new
recommended modified versions.
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APPENDIX A
TOWN OF AVON
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2000
1. RESIDENTIAL USES
Single Family Equivalent Unit for Service Billing_
Any living unit with a kitchen facility up to 3,000 square feet. Square footage over 3,000 will
result in an incremental increase in monthly service fees. A kitchen facility is a cooking area that
includes a cooktop having more than two burners and a conventional oven or range. Examples:
Residential Condominiums, Townhouses, Apartments, Duplexes, Triplexes, Lock-off Apartments,
etc.
WATER TAP FEE CALCULATION:
Dwelling Unit:
Town of Avon Water Tap Fee $4,000 per unit up to 3,000 square feet, plus $2.00 per square foot
thereafter; plus $2.00 per square foot for private swimming pool. Area is calculated on gross
residential floor area, plus unfinished areas, but excluding garage area and multi-unit common
space. (Minimum $4,000).
Efficiencv Unit:
Town of Avon Water Tap Fee $2,000 per efficiency room. A single room with a bathroom and a
kitchen facility. A kitchen facility is a cooking area that includes a cooktop having more than two
burners and a conventional oven or range.
Accommodation Unit:
Town of Avon Water Tap Fee $1,400 per room. Rooms (with or without a bathroom, but without
a kitchen facility) with private access to a central corridor or the outside.
2. UPPER EAGLE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY INCREMENTAL PLANT
INVESTMENT FEE
$0.54 per square foot for 0 to 2,500 square feet (with a minimum of $565.00)
$0.80 per square foot for 2,501 to 3,500 square feet
$1.06 per square foot for 3,501 to 5,000 square feet
$1.33 per square foot for 5,001 and up
3. COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL AND IRRIGATION USES
Commercial, industrial and irrigation use may be on a separate master meter, or, for mixed uses,
may be on the same meter as the Residential/Hotel units, if the owner
provides the District with an engineer's or architect's assessment of the meter size necessary to
serve the commercial, industrial, and irrigation fixtures involved.
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TOWN OF AVON
A. The Town of Avon will consider this assessment in the District's determination of appropriate
meter size.
UNITS
BASED ON
EQUIVALENT
*METER SIZE
TAP FEE
1.5
3/4"
$ 6,000
2.6
1"
$ 10,400
5.8
1-1/2"
$ 23,200
10.3
2"
$ 41,200
23.0
3"
$ 92,000
40.9
4"
$163,000
92.1
6"
$368,000
All taps above 6" are to be negotiated.
The District recommends that each 2" commercial meter have a bypass installed. The District
requires that each commercial meter which is 3" or larger have a bypass installed.
*Meter size is determined by the fixture count assessment as per the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
B. Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority incremental plant investment fee assessment
determined by appropriate meter size.
UNITS
BASED ON
EQUIVALENT
*METER SIZE
FEE
1.5
3/4"
$ 795
2.6
1"
$ 1,379
5.8
1-1/2"
$ 3,076
10.3
2"
$ 5,463
23.0
3"
$ 12,200
40.9
4"
$ 21,695
92.1
6"
$ 48,854
*Meter size is determined by the fixture count assessment as per the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
4. WATER METERS
The District shall provide and install the appropriate water meter required for new
structures. The material and labor charges for this installation shall be added to the tap fee. A
"pipe spool piece" having the same dimensions as the meter will be provided to the contractor to
facilitate testing prior to the District's installation of the meter.
5. SERVICE CHARGES
Water service charges are billed monthly, in arrears.
FOR METERED ACCOUNTS:
Base Charee: $11.94 per month, per single family equivalent, plus a $3.25 per month
surcharge per single family equivalent.
Usage Rate: $2.53 per thousand gallons of water.
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FOR UNMETERED ACCOUNTS:
Accounts with broken meters, or unmetered accounts, shall be charged the rate of 10,000 gallons
per single family equivalent per month during the winter (October through April) and 20,000
gallons per single family equivalent per month during the summer (May through September), or
an amount consistent with historic use, whichever the District deems most appropriate.
6. FIRE HYDRANT METERS
Policy: Fire hydrant meters are allowed to be used between April 15 and October 15, provided
freezing at night is not occurring. The customer is responsible for any damage to fire hydrants or
fire hydrant meters, which includes vandalism or freezing.
A deposit in an amount determined by the District is required which is fully refundable, provided
the meter is returned in good condition. A schedule of the fire hydrant meter deposits is available
from the District. A $50.00 installation and removal charge, payable in advance, is required (non-
refundable). The minimum billing shall be $51.50 per month, plus $3.55 per 1,000 gallons.
Fire hydrant water shall not be used for drinking purposes at any time. If the water is to be used
for lawn irrigation, the customer shall provide a backflow device. A relocate fee of $25.00 to
move the fire hydrant meter from one fire hydrant to another is required.
Only District personnel are allowed to move fire hydrant meters. Contractors will be subject to a
penalty if they attempt to move or alter a fire hydrant meter.
Short-term use of fire hydrant meters is allowed without a deposit. The cost to the customer is
$30.00 per hour, plus $3.55 per 1,000 gallons. District personnel will be present the full time the
fire hydrant meter is out in the field under the short term use.
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APPENDIX A
UPPER EAGLE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2000
1. INCREMENTAL PLANT INVESTMENT FEE
Arrowhead Metropolitan District, Bachelor Gulch Metropolitan District, Beaver Creek
Metropolitan District, Berry Creek Metropolitan District, Eagle-Vail Metropolitan District, Squaw
Creek Metropolitan District, Edwards Metropolitan District, and The Town of Avon are subject to
an incremental plant investment fee as shown below:
$0.54 per square foot for 0 to 2,500 square feet (with a minimum of $565.00)
$0.80 per square foot for 2,501 to 3,500 square feet
$1.06 per square foot for 3,501 to 5,000 square feet
$1.33 per square foot for 5,001 and up
2. METERED ACCOUNTS
The Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority shall bill monthly, in arrears, the metered accounts of
the participating Districts, service charges in accordance with the following Base Charges and
Usage Rates:
ARROWHEAD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Base Charge: $11.94 per month, per single family equivalent. In addition, a surcharge of $4.00
per month per single family equivalent will be collected and paid to Arrowhead
Metropolitan District.
Usage Rate: $2.53 per thousand gallons of water.
BACHELOR GULCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Base Charge: $11.94 per month, per single family equivalent. In addition, a surcharge of $3.50
per month per single family equivalent will be collected and paid to Bachelor
Gulch Metropolitan District.
Usage Rate: $2.53 per thousand gallons of water.
BEAVER CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Base Charge: $11.94 per month, per single family equivalent. In addition, a surcharge of $3.50
per month per single family equivalent will be collected and paid to Beaver
Creek Metropolitan District.
Usage Rate: $2.53 per thousand gallons of water.
BERRY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Base Charge: $11.94 per month, per single family equivalent.
Usaze Rate: $2.53 per thousand gallons of water.
EAGLE-VAIL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Base Charge: $11.94 per month, per single family equivalent.
Usage Rate: $2.53 per thousand gallons of water.
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UPPER EAGLE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY
EDWARDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Base Charge: $11.94 per month, per single family equivalent.
Usage Rate: $2.53 per thousand gallons of water.
SQUAW CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Base Charge: $11.94 per month, per single family equivalent. In addition, a surcharge of
$20.50 per month per single family equivalent will be collected and paid to
Squaw Creek Metropolitan District. Also, a surcharge of $2.00 per month per
single family equivalent will be collected and paid to Edwards Metropolitan
District.
Usage Rate: $2.53 per thousand gallons of water.
TOWN OF AVON
Base Charge: $11.94 per month, per single family equivalent. In addition, a surcharge of $3.25
per month per single family equivalent will be collected and paid to the Town of
Avon.
Usage Rate: $2.53 per thousand gallons of water.
3.. UNMETERED ACCOUNTS
See individual District Appendices A.
4. FIRE HYDRANT METERING
Fire hydrant meters are allowed to be used between April 15 and October 15, provided Trduing at
night is not occurring. The customer is responsible for any damage to fire hydrants or fire hydrant.
meters, which includes vandalism or freezing. A deposit in an amount determined by the District
is required which is fully refundable, provided the meter is returned in good condition. A schedule
of the fire hydrant meter deposits is available from the District. A $50.00 installation and removal
charge, payable in advance, is required (non-refundable). The minimum billing shall be $51.50 per
month, plus $3.55 per 1,000 gallons.
Fire hydrant water shall not be used for drinking purposes at any time. If the water is to be used
for lawn irrigation, the customer shall provide a backflow device. A'relocate fee of $25.00 to
move the fire hydrant meter from one fire hydrant to another is required. Only District personnel
are allowed to move fire hydrant meters. Contractors will be subject to a penalty if they attempt to
move or alter a fire hydrant meter.
Short-term use of fire hydrant meters is allowed without a deposit. The cost to the customer is
$30.00 per hour, plus $3.55 per 1,000 gallons. District personnel will be present the full time the
fire hydrant meter is out in the field under the short term use.
5. WATER METERS
The District shall provide and install the appropriate water meter required for new structures. The
material and labor charges for this installation shall be added to the tap fee.' A "pipe spool piece"
having the same dimensions as the meter will be provided to the contractor to facilitate testing
prior to the District's installation of the meter.
6. METER REPAIR
Water meters will be repaired at the Authority's expense.
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APPENDIX A
EAGLE RIVER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2000
1. WATER RESIDENTIAL USES
Single Family Equivalent Unit (SFE) for Service Billing
Any multiple living unit with at least one bathroom and a kitchen facility with up to
3,000 square feet of living area. Square footage over 3,000 square feet will result in a
proportionate increase in monthly service fees. A kitchen facility is a cooking area that
includes a cooktop having more than two burners and a conventional oven or range.
Examples: Residential Condominiums, Townhouses, Apartments, Duplexes, Triplexes,
Lock-Off Apartments, etc. A licensed architect must certify the square footage
calculation used on the Water Tap Fee Application.
2. WATER TAP FEE CALCULATION: $2.55 per square foot of living space. Area is calculated
based on gross residential floor area, plus unfinished area; the measurement of outside walls
including concrete basements, but excluding garages, attics, and multi-unit common space.
3. EXPANSION/REMODEL EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Each existing residential unit within the District less than 3,000 gross square feet may increase the
size of the unit to 3,000 square feet without additional tap fee assessment. Any additions over
3,000 square feet will be assessed an additional tap fee. The term "existing residential units.' shall
refer to those residential units in existence prior to January 1, 1987.
Existing residential units larger than 3,000 square feet will be assessed an additional tap fee for
any additions exceeding the existing square footage.
4. WATER COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL AND IRRIGATION USES
Commercial, industrial and irrigation use may be on a separate master meter, or, for mixed uses,
may be on the same meter as the Residential/Hotel units, if the owner pro-vides the District with
an engineer's or architect's assessment of the meter size necessary to serve the commercial,
industrial, and irrigation fixtures involved. The District will consider this assessment in the
District's determination of appropriate meter size.
UNITS
BASED ON
EQUIVALENT
*METER SIZE
TAP FEE
1.5
3/4"
$ 8,195
2.6
1 "
$ 14,205
5.8
1-1/2"
$ 31,689
10.3
2"
$ 56,275
23.0
3"
$125,663
40.9
4"
$223,462
92.1
6"
$503,200
All taps above 6" are to be ne)Zotiated.
The District recommends that each 2" commercial meter have a bypass installed. The District
requires that each commercial meter which is 3" or larger have a bypass installed.
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*Meter size is determined by the fixture count assessment as per the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
5. WATER METERS
The District shall provide the appropriate water meter required for new structures.
6. METER REPAIR
Water meters will be repaired at the District's expense.
SERVICE CHARGES
Water service charges are billed monthly, in arrears.
FOR METERED WATER ACCOUNTS:
Minimum:
Dwelling Unit: Any living unit with a kitchen facility up to 3,000 square feet is equal
to one SFE. The minimum monthly charge is $5.46 per month, per
Single Family Equivalent unit, for the first 3,000 gallons of water.
Larger units will be charged a proportionately greater minimum
monthly charge which will include proportionately more water.
Efficiency Room: A single room with a bathroom and a kitchen facility is equal to .50
SFE. The minimum monthly charge is $2.73 per month, for the first
1,500 gallons of water.
Accommodation Rooms (with or without a bathroom, but without a kitchen facility)
Unit with private access to a central corridor or the outside are equal to .35
SFE. The minimum monthly charge is $1.91 per month for the first
1,050 gallons of water.
Excess Use Rate: For metered consumption above the minimum, the excess use rate is
$1.82 per thousand gallons of water, per month.
FOR UNMETERED ACCOUNTS:
Accounts with broken meters, or unmetered accounts, shall be charged the rate of $75.00 per
single family equivalent per month.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
For new construction, service charges will be based on the unmetered rate, until January of the
following year.
8. SEWER RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT/HOTEL/LODGEIMOTEL UNITS
SEWER TAP FEE CALCULATION: $1.49 per square foot of living space. Area is calculated
based on residential floor area; the measurement of outside walls including concrete basements,
but excluding garages, attics, and multi-unit common space. Applicant shall be required to obtain
a letter from the Architect or the Property Owner certifying the size of the building using the
District's definition.
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SQUAW CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ONLY
Additional $1,500 per building incremental Sewer Tap Fee to go to Squaw Creek Metropolitan
District for any sewer taps located within the Squaw Creek/Cordillera Metropolitan District.
9. EXPANSION/REMODEL TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Each existing residential unit within the District less than 3,000 gross square feet may increase the
size of the unit to 3,000 square feet without additional tap fee assessment. Any additions over
3,000 square feet will be assessed an additional tap fee. The term "existing residential units" shall
refer to those residential units in existence prior to January 1, 1987.
10. MOBILE HOMES
TAP FEE CALCULATION: $1.49 per square foot based upon the largest mobile home which
can be accommodated.
11. SEWER COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND IRRIGATION USES
Commercial, industrial and irrigation uses may be on a separate master meter, or, for mixed uses,
may be on the same meters as the Residential/Hotel units, if the owner provides the District with
an engineer's or architect's assessment of the meter size necessary to serve the commercial,
industrial, and irrigation fixtures involved. The District will consider this assessment in the
District's determination of appropriate meter size.
UNITS
BASED ON
SEWER
EQUIVALENT
*METER SIZE
TAP FEE
1.5
3/4"
$ 5,123
2.6
1"
$ 8,878
5.8
1-1/2"
$ 19,806
10.3
2"
$ 35,173
23.0
3"
$ 78,540
40.9
4"
$139,664
92.1
6"
$314,500
All taps above 6" are to be negotiated.
*Meter size is determined by the fixture count assessment as per the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
NOTE 1: All commercial and/or industrial wastewater users will be required to pretreat their
effluent if their discharge does not meet domestic standard and/or falls under the Federal
Classification of Hazardous Waste.
NOTE 2: Squaw Creek Metropolitan District does not permit a 3/4" meter, however, if an
engineer's or architect's assessment of fixtures indicates a 3/4" meter would be appropriate
for a commercial use the sewer tap shall be for a 3/4" meter.
12. SERVICE CHARGES
Service charges are billed monthly, in arrears.
FOR METERED SEWER ACCOUNTS:
Minimum: The minimum monthly charge is $17.77 per month, per metered account, for the
first 5,000 gallons of water.
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Usage Charge: A usage charge of $3.55 per 1,000 gallons will be made for metered water
consumption during the winter months (January through April billing periods).
The service charge for the remaining eight (8) months of the year will be the
average of the January through April bills.
FOR UNMETERED SEWER ACCOUNTS:
A flat rate monthly charge is $26.68 per single family equivalent.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
For new construction, service charges will be based on the unmetered rate, until January of the
following year.
13. FIRE HYDRANT METERS
Policy: Fire hydrant meters are allowed to be used between April 15 and October 15, provided
freezing at night is not occurring. The customer is responsible for any damage to fire hydrants or
fire hydrant meters, which includes vandalism or freezing.
A deposit in an amount determined by the District is required which is fully refundable, provided
the meter is returned in good condition. A schedule of the fire hydrant meter deposits is available
from the District. A $50.00 installation and removal charge, payable in advance, is required (non-
refundable). The minimum billing shall be $51.50 per month, plus $3.55 per 1,000 gallons.
Fire hydrant water shall not be used for drinking purposes at any time. If the water is to be used
for lawn irrigation, the customer shall provide a backflow device. A relocate fee of $25.00 to
move the fire hydrant meter from one fire hydrant to another is required.
Only District personnel are allowed to move fire hydrant meters. Contractors will be subject to a
penalty if they attempt to move or alter a fire hydrant meter.
Short-term use of fire hydrant meters is allowed without a deposit. The cost to the customer is
$30.00 per hour, plus $3.55 per 1,000 gallons. District personnel will be present the full time the
fire hydrant meter is out in the field under the short term use.
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Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
ThrY: Bill Elting, Town Manager
From: Norm Wood, Town Engineer .
Date: , May 16, 2000
Re: Amendment Appendix A - Water Service Rules Regulations
Resolution No. 00-24, Series of 2000
Summary: Eagle River Water and Sanitation District as managing
operators for Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority has requested approval of a
Modification of Appendix A to Water Service Rules and Regulations. The proposed
modification clarifies and simplifies the current Appendix A of the Rules and Regulations.
It does not change the current fee structure or service charges. The proposed Amendment
would be approved by the attached Resolution No. 00-24, Series of 2000. A copy of the
current Appendix A is attached along with a Memo from Joyce Wood, Manager Customer
Services for Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, requesting approval of the
Modification of Appendix A to Rules & Regulations.
Approval of Resolution No. 00-24, Series of 2000 is recommended.
Recommendations: Approve Resolution No. 00-24, Series of 2000, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATION OF APPENDIX A TO THE WATER
SERVICE AND REGULATIONS' FOR THE TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY,
COLORADO.
Town Manager Comments:'
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