WATER ORDINANCE NO. 4535
Ordinance No 4535. was approved November 1, 2004 by the Common Council of the City of Connersville. The following water rates will be in effect for all water used after that date.
Metered Usage per Month Rate per 100 Cubic Feet
First 350 cubic feet $2.74
Next 650 cubic feet $2.39
Next 2000 cubic feet $2.09
Next 3000 cubic feet $1.50
Over 6000 cubic feet $1.36
Minimum Charges per Month
Each user shall pay a minimum charge in accordance with the following applicable size meter installed, for which the user will be entitled to the quantity of water set out below:
Meter Size Cubic Feet Allowed Minimum Charge per Month
5/8" 350 $ 9.60
3/4" 683 $ 17.55
1" 1,278 $ 30.94
1 1/4" 2,099 $ 48.09
1 1/2" 3,164 $ 69.39
2” 7,058 $ 126.31
3” 20,884 $ 314.35
4” 40,360 $ 579.22
6” 95,663 $ 1,331.34
8” 173,535 $ 2,390.40
Private Fire Protection Annual Charge
Per hydrant $630.00
Private Fire Protection
(automatic sprinkler system) Annual Charge
2” connection or less $ 72.00
2 1/2" connection $ 112.00
3” connection $ 150.00
4” connection $ 270.00
6” connection $ 630.00
8” connection $ 1,112.00
10” connection $ 1,745.00
12” connection $ 2,523.00
Meter Deposit
At the time any prospective customer desiring to obtain water service makes an application for such service, the customer shall deposit the sum of thirty dollars ($30.00) with the Water Utility, which shall be retained by the Water Utility until water service is discontinued. At that time, the deposit shall be applied to any unpaid bill or returned to the customer if no unpaid bill is due.
Tap Charge
A tap charge shall be collected from each customer prior to connection to the water system. This charge shall be six hundred dollars ($600.00) for a 5/8 inch to 3/4 inch connection. For larger size connections, the charge shall be an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for the labor, material, and overhead necessary for tapping the main, installation of service from the main to the property line (including the curb stop), and the cost of furnishing and installing a suitable water meter. In no event shall the charge for such connection be less than six hundred dollars ($600.00).
In the event a line tap is made to the water system of the City by others than the City, a charge for inspection, material, labor and overhead to be determined by the Utilities Superintendent shall be payable by the owner or those making the tap at the time of making the application therefore. The work shall be done only by a licensed, qualified, and insured person or contractor, upon written application and notification to the Utilities Superintendent, and subject to inspection and acceptance by the personnel of the Water Utility.
Temporary Users
Water furnished to temporary users, such as contractors, and the like, shall be charged on the basis of the metered rates herein set forth as estimated and established by the Waterworks Manager.
Service Charge
A service charge of forty dollars ($40.00) shall be charged by the Utilities Service for any calls after regular working hours for water service.
Deferred Payment Charge
All bills for water service not paid on or before the due date thereof, as stated in such bills, shall be subject to the collection of a deferred payment charge of ten percent (10%) on the first three dollars ($3.00) and three percent (3%) on the excess over three dollars ($3.00).
Reconnection Charge
There shall be a charge for reconnection of service, following its disconnection for non-payment of charges, in the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00).
Miscellaneous Charges Charge
Returned Check Charge $20.00
Bulk Water $6.51 per 1000 gallons
Outside City Rates and Charges Charge
Fire Protection $8.70
Surcharge 25%