Revised 2-24-2010
Sections 4-2-101 to 4-2-199, inclusive. Utilities - rates, charges and bills - general provisions.
Section 4-2-101. Charges and bills for electric power, water rents, sewage service - payment - service discontinuance of delinquent accounts.
All bills or charges for electric power, water rents and sewage charges shall be paid at the city business office on or before the 14th day after mailing of the bill and if not so paid, the account shall become delinquent and a five percent (5%) late charge added. If unpaid twenty four (24) days after mailing of the bill the customer shall be notified by mail that if the delinquent account is not paid in full within seven (7) days the electric power, water or sewer shall be disconnected. When service has been disconnected, no utility, as above mentioned, shall be reconnected until all back utilities bills, charges or rents, new meter deposit together with a utility reconnection charge for delinquent accounts shall have been paid. The fees shall be set out in a schedule to be approved by the City Commission, as presented and on file at the city business office.
Source: Ord. No. 828, 1970; 726, 1963; 950, 1976; Ord. No. 1085, 1982; Ord. No. 1108, 1983; Ord. No. 1133, 1984; Ord. No. 1178, 1986. Rev. of Ord. 1990; Ord. No. 1606, 2007; Ord. No. 1610, 2007;
Statutory references: SDCL 9-35-1, power to fix and determine price of light and power; SDCL 9-48 26, sewer charge or rentals - submission to voters - establishment of rates; SDCL 9-48-27, factors considered in establishing sewer charges - collection with water rentals; SDCL 9-48-28, metering of water supply to determine sewer charges or rentals - submission to voters - without return to sewer system; and, SDCL 9-48-31, revenue bond authority unimpaired by provisions as to sewer charges and rentals.
Section 4-2-102. Water and electric receipts deposited in the general fund. (REPEALED)
Source: R.O. Pierre, 1957, 1.0307. Rev. of Ord.; 1990.
Statutory reference: SDCL 9-39-26, separate fund for utility receipts and disbursements - separate accounts for each utility; and, SDCL 9-39-27, audit and allowance of claims against public utilities fund.
Section 4-2-103. Water and electric meters - rules and regulations for reading prescribed by the Utilities Director.
The Utilities Director shall prescribe such rules and regulations as are deemed necessary concerning the methods and procedures to be followed for reading the water and electric meters of the city. The returns of the meter readings shall be made to the city utility staff who shall render bills to all water and electrical customers of the city as prescribed in section 4-2-101 of this code, based on the effective rates for the use of water and electricity.
Source: R.O. Pierre, 1957, 1.0606, Rev. of Ord., 1990; Ord. No. 1606, 2007;
Sections 4-2-104 to 199, inclusive. Reserved.
Section 4-2-201 to 299, inclusive. Utilities - water rents and rates.
Section 4-2-201. Prepayment of water rent as prerequisite to service. (REPEALED)
Source: R.O. Pierre, 1957, 12.0216. Rev. of Ord.; 1990.
Statutory reference: SDCL 9-39-23, establishment of rates by utility board; and, SDCL 9-50-16, rates, charges and rentals charged by municipality.
Cross reference: Section 4-2-101, charges and bills for electric power, water rents, sewage service - payment - service discontinuance of delinquent accounts.
Section 4-2-202. Customer's notice of discontinuance as prerequisite to rent termination. (REPEALED)
Source: R.O. Pierre, 1957, 12.0238; Ord. No. 1096, 1982. Rev. of Ord.; 1990.
Section 4-2-203. Water rents - meter rates.
All water sold or furnished by the City shall be paid for at the rates hereinafter specified. It shall be the duty of the Utilities Commissioner to have all water meters read and reported to the city finance officer monthly.
All water sold or furnished for use within the city limits shall be paid for by the owner or
occupant of the premises served, to the city finance officer, at the following rates:
The owner or occupant of the premises shall pay the sum of six dollars and ninety cents ($6.90) each month as the Customer Charge, which shall be billed regardless of the quantity of water used each month.
All water usage shall be paid for by the owner or occupant of the premises, at the rate of two dollars and six cents ($2.06) per 100 cubic feet.
All water sold or furnished to customers, for use outside the city limits, shall be paid for by the owner or occupant of the premises served, to the city finance officer, at the following rates:
The owner or occupant of the premises shall pay the sum of thirteen dollars and no cents ($13.00) each month as the Customer Charge, which shall be billed regardless of the quantity of water used each month.
All water usage shall be paid for by the owner or occupant of the premises, at the rate of three dollars and sixty cents ($3.60) per 100 cubic feet.
This Ordinance and the rates herein shall be effective on all billings beginning January 1, 2010.
Source: R.O. Pierre, 1957, 12.0234; Ord. No. 786, 1968; Ord. NO. 757, 1965; Ord. No. 652, 1957; Ord. No. 929; Ord. No. 967; Ord. No. 1049, 1980; Ord. No. 1097, 1982; Ord. No. 1114, 1983; Ord. No. 1165, 1985; Rev. of Ord.; 1990; Ord. No. 1334, 1993; Ord. No. 1339, 1994; Ord. No. 1388, 1996; Ord. No. 1408, 1997; Ord. 1483, 2001; Ord. 1538, 2003; Ord. 1566, 2005; Ord. No. 1579, 2005; Ord. No. 1601, 2006; Ord. No. 1617, 2007; Ord. No. 1643, 2008; Ord. No. 1661, 2009;
Statutory reference: SDCL 9-39-23, establishment of rates by utility board; and, SDCL 9-50-16, rates, charges and rentals charged by municipality.
Section 4-2-204. Water rents - rates in case of meter failure.
In case where meters fail to register the amount of water passing through them by being stopped up, or from any cause whatever, the quantity used shall be determined and the charge made based upon the average amount used during the two or more preceding periods of similar length. In case of breakage or stoppage or any other irregularity in the meter installed by the city, the owner or consumer is to immediately notify the city finance officer, and any necessary repairs will be made by the city water department.
Source: R.O. Pierre, 1957, 12.0229, Rev. of Ord., 1990.
Statutory references: SDCL 9-39-23, establishment of rates by utility board; and SDCL 9-50-16, rates, charges and rentals charged by municipality.
Section 4-2-205. Water rents - flat rates effective until premises metered. (Repealed)
Source: R.O. Pierre, 1957, 12.0235; Rev. of Ord.; 1990.
Statutory reference: SDCL 9-39-23, establishment of rates by utilityboard; and SDCL 9-50-16, rates, charges and rentals charged by municipality.
Section 4-2-206. Water rents - flat rates applied for building purposes. (Repealed)
Source: R.O. Pierre, 1957, 12.0236. Rev. of Ord.; 1990.
Statutory reference: SDCL 9-39-23, establishment of rates by utility board; and SDCL 9-50-16, rates, charges and rentals charged by municipality.
Sections 4-2-207 to 299, inclusive. Reserved.
Sections 4-2-301 to 4-2-399, inclusive, Utilities - sewer charges and rates.
Section 4-2-301. Sewer service - charges and rates.
A. Residential Rate: The owner or occupant of each single family dwelling, apartment, or mobile home connected to the municipal waterworks and wastewater utility, for the use and availability of such wastewater service, shall pay the Customer Charge of eight dollars and fifteen cents ($8.15) per month. Users will additionally be charged two dollars and sixty two cents ($2.62) for each 100 cu. ft. based on the average water usage for the months of December through March. Average consumption on single-meter water/sewer systems will be measured and charged through the system’s master meter. If no average is established the user shall pay the Customer Charge plus 500 cubic feet water consumption until such time as an average is established.
In addition, a monthly surcharge shall be assessed in the amount of three dollars and no cents $3.00 plus twenty five cents $.25 per 100 cu. ft. of water usage based on average water usage for the months of December through March. Proceeds from the surcharge shall be applied to existing DENR loan #C46128802 and will sunset upon satisfaction of the loan.
- Commercial Rate: The owner or occupant of each commercial premise connected to the municipal waterworks and wastewater utility, for the use and availability for such wastewater service, shall pay the Customer Charge of eight dollars and fifteen cents ($8.15) per month. Users will additionally be charged two dollars and sixty two cents ($2.62) per 100 cubic feet of water consumption.
In addition, a monthly surcharge shall be assessed in the amount of three dollars and no cents ($3.00) plus twenty five cents ($.25) per 100 cu. ft. of water usage. Proceeds from the surcharge shall be applied to existing DENR loan #C46128802 and will sunset upon satisfaction of the loan. -
This Ordinance and the rates herein shall be effective on all billings beginning January 1, 2010 .
D. The City and all other public corporations shall pay at the rate set forth in Part (B) of this section for wastewater service furnished to each separate premise owned by them and connected to the wastewater facilities.
E. The owner or occupant of each residence or commercial premise, connected to the municipal wastewater utility outside the city limits, shall pay the sum per month as determined by a contract with the City.
F. Where the property is connected to the municipal electric or waterworks facilities the charges shall be billed with and collected with the regular monthly bills, and in all cases said charges shall be due and billed at the same time.
In case of nonpayment of the wastewater charge within thirty (30) days, the Finance Officer shall promptly order the discontinuance of water service to such premises. In the event of the discontinuance of such water service, the same shall not be resumed until payment of all past due water and wastewater charges, including penalties thereon is received.
Source: Ord. 1179, 1986; Ord. 1236, 1989; Ord 1269, 1990; Ord. 1389, 1996; Ord. 1409, 1997; Ord. 1445, 1999; Ord. 1482, 2000; Ord. 1542, 2003; Ord. No. 1580, 2005; Ord. No. 1600, 2006; Ord. No. 1618, 2007; Ord. No. 1662, 2009.
Section 4-2-302. Review of each user's wastewater service charge.
The City shall review the total annual cost of operation and maintenance as well as each user's wastewater contribution percentage each year and will revise the system as necessary to assure that sufficient funds are obtained to adequately operate and maintain the wastewater treatment works. If a significant user, such as an industry, has completed in-plant modifications which would change that user's wastewater contribution percentage, the user can present at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing body such factual information and the City shall then determine if the user's Wastewater Contribution Percentage is to be changed. The City shall notify the user of its findings as soon as possible.
Source: Ord. No. 1236, 1989.
Section 4-2-303. Notification.
Each user will be notified, at least annually, in conjunction with a regular bill, of the rate and that portion of the user charges which are attributable to wastewater treatment services.
Section 4-2-304. Determining a surcharge system for users with excess BOD and SS.
The City of Pierre will assess a surcharge rate for all nonresidential users discharging wastes with BOD and SS strengths greater than the average residential user. Such users will be assessed a surcharge sufficient to cover the costs of treating such user's above normal strength wastes. Normal strength wastes are considered to be 200 p.p.m. BOD and 240 p.p.m. SS. The surcharge rate structure for such above normal strength waste discharges will be an additional service charge of 12 cents (twelve cents) per pound of BOD over 200 mg/1 of BOD and 5 cents (five cents) per pound of SS over 240 mg/1 of SS.
Source: Ord. No. 742, 1964; Ord. No. 726, 1963; and Ord. No. 710, Sec. 6, 1962; Ord. No. 1003, 1978; Ord. No. 1009, 1978, Ord. No. 1019, 1979.
Statutory references: SDCL 9-24-28, metering of water supply to determine sewer charges - consideration of water consumed without return to sewer system; SDCL 9-48-31, revenue bond authority unimpaired by provisions as to sewer charges and rentals; SDCL 9-50-16, rates, charges and rentals charged by municipality - adequacy for bond retirement and reserves - standby charge; and, 9-50-17, sewer charges as surcharge on water bills.
Sections 4-2-305 to 399, inclusive. Reserved.
Sections 4-2-401 to 4-2-499, inclusive. Electrical deposits charges and rates.
Section 4-2-401. Applicant's deposit for service and installation fee.
All applicants for utility service shall deposit with the city utility staff upon application for connection of utility services the amounts specified in the schedule of fees. The fees shall be set out in a schedule to be approved by the City Commission, as presented and on file at the city business office.
The deposit shall be returned to the applicant upon discontinuance of service, less any amount due the City for utility service.
A service connection/disconnection fee shall be paid by all customers who hereafter change apartments or dwellings, or request a new account, and all customers requesting disconnection of either water or electrical service. The fees shall be set out in a schedule to be approved by the City Commission, as presented and on file at the city business office.
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Source: R.O. Pierre, 1957, 1.0610; Ord. No. 949, 1976; Ord. No. 1083, 1982; Ord. No. 1115, 1983; Ord. No. 1120, 1984; Ord. No. 1178, 1986; Ord. No. 1328, 1993; Ord. No. 1606, 2007;
Statutory references: SDCL 9-35-1, rate regulation; and, SDCL 9-40-28, rates to cover bond retirement and operational costs.
Section 4-2-402. Electrical service charges and rates.
A. Residential Rates: Available to any residential customer for domestic purposes only in a single, private residence.
Rate:
Fixed and minimum charge per month - $9.00
All kwh @ $.0715 /kwh
B. Commercial Rates:
Small Commercial Customer – Any consumer not residential and whose consumption through any one meter has not exceeded 10,000kwh per month usage for six months or more during any previous twelve month period shall be classified as a small commercial customer.
Rate:
Fixed and minimum charge per month - $17.00
All kwh @ $.0755 /kwh
Large Commercial Customer – Any consumer not residential and whose consumption through any one meter has exceeded 10,000 kwh per month for six months or more during any previous twelve month period shall be classified as a large commercial customer.
Rate: .
Fixed and minimum charge per month - $30.00 .
Demand Charge - $11.05 per KW of monthly billing demand
Energy Charge - $.034 /kwh
Minimum Monthly Charge – the demand charge, but not less than 50 percent of the maximum demand established during the current or preceding one year.
C. Rural Class Rate: Will be charged to all customers residing outside the city limits of the City of Pierre.
Rate: .
Fixed and minimum charge per month - $20.00 .
Energy Charge - $.0835. ./kwh
D. City Street Lighting Rate: Will be charged to the city for street lighting.
Rate: Energy Charge - $.095 /kwh )
E. Where more than one meter is used to meter the consumption, the billing for such meters shall be based on the applicable rate, and shall not be combined as one meter reading.
The City of Pierre shall have the right to determine the classification of all customers.
F. This Ordinance and the rates herein shall be effective on all billings beginning January 1, 2010.
Statutory references: SDCL 9-35-1, rate regulation; and SDCL 9-40-28, rates to cover bond retirement and operational costs.
Source: R.O. Pierre, 1957, 1.0612; Ord. No. 653, 1957; Ord. No. 673, 1959; Ord. No. 693, 1960; Ord. No. 685, 1960; Ord. No. 716, 1962; Ord. No. 741, 1964; Ord. No. 756, 1965;.Ord. No. 851, 1971; Ord. No. 897, 1974; 928, 1975; 980, 1977; 1031, 1980; 1050, 1980; 1073, 1981; Ord. No. 1193, 1987; Ord. No. 1233, 1989; Ord. No. 1310, 1992; Ord. No. 1334, 1993, Ord. No. 1353, 1994; Ord. No. 1431, 1998; Ord. No. 1472, 2000; Ord. No. 1540, 2003; Ord. No. 1578, 2005; Ord. No. 1599, 2006; Ord. No. 1616, 2007; Ord. No. 1642, 2008; Ord. No. 1660, 2009;
Section 4-2-403. Electrical service charges - rates in case of meter failure.
In any case where an electric meter has failed to function from any cause whatever and failed to register the amount of electric current, that has passed through the meter, the quantity of electric current used shall be determined and charged upon the basis of the average amount used during two or more preceding periods of similar length during a similar season of the year. In case of breakage or stoppage, or of any other irregularity in the meter installed by the city, the owner or consumer shall immediately notify the city finance officer and any necessary repairs shall be made by the city electrician. If the meter has been damaged by any fault of the consumer, the consumer shall pay the expense of all repairs to the meter.
Statutory reference: SDCL 9-35-1, rate regulation; and SDCL 9-40-28, rates to cover bond retirement and operational costs.
Source: R.O. Pierre, 1957, 1.0611. Rev. of Ord.; 1990.
Sections 4-2-404 to 499, inclusive. Reserved.