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• • liVIMMMI ORDINANCE NO.0x0200-97 ELIEIFETT An ORDINANCE establishing water rates for customers of the Everett water system, increasing fees for developer-installed services, and repealing Ordinance No. 2141-96 (Section 14.16.710 of the EMC) WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2141-96 was adopted on April 17, 1996 establishing the current water rates for Everett water customers; and WHEREAS, Increasing pumping capacity at the City of Everett's Water Filtration Plant is the least costly way to deliver more water to Everett's service area in Western Snohomish County, and WHEREAS, Everett's wholesale water customers have agreed to reimburse the City for their share of construction costs through an increase in the filtration rate or, in some cases, through progress payments; and WHEREAS, Everett's share of project costs will be paid out of cash on hand in the Utilities Fund; and WHEREAS, the cost of meters has increased since 1990, necessitating an increase in fees for developer-installed water services; and WHEREAS, Everett retail rates will, therefore, not need to be increased since retail base water rates can be reduced to match the increase in filtration rates. NOW, THEREFORE, the Everett City Council does ordain: Section 1: As agreed to by the Everett Water Utility Committee (EWUC) in order to reimburse the City of Everett for construction of the Finished Water Pump Station, the Everett City Council finds that the rates and charges hereafter are reasonable. Section 2: Effective August 1, 1997, and thereafter, the monthly water rates and charges, monthly minimum charges, filtration charges, and provisions relating to rates and charges throughout the water system shall be as follows: A. Within the City Limits 1. Fixed rate accounts - minimum monthly water charge $13.55 Filtration charge 2.95 Total Fixed Rate $16.50 CSTAGORD:97W RORD(YJ 6/5/97) I