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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 02-19
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 704.1001 OF THE
PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE BASE WATER BILLING RATE
BY THIRTY.FIVE CENTS FOR EVERY ONE THOUSAND (1000) GALLONS OF WATER
AND TO ESTABLISH A TIERED RATE.
Whereas,
the City of Prior Lake reviews its sewer and water billing rate structure on an annual basis; and
Whereas,
the City has affirmed it is financially necessary to increase the existing water rate to generate sufficient water
revenues to offset current operating and capitai expenses; and
Whereas,
the City Council has reviewed and approved the financial justification in support of increasing the base billing
charge by thirty-five cents to $1.75 per 1000 gailons of water for the first 25,000 gallons of water consumed;
and
Whereas,
the City Council has determined that a second tier rate of $2.00 per 1000 gallons of water for water consumed
in excess of 25,000 gallons shail be established as a water conservation measure.
Now Therefore, the City Council ofthe City Council Prior Lake does hereby ordain that:
1. Section 704.1001 of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended as follows:
704.1001:
Rates: Effective February 1, 2003 billing cycle, a billing charge of one dollar and seventy-five cents ($1.75)
per one thousand (1000) gallons of water consumed shail be charged to the first 25,000 gallons of water
used, and a billing charge of two dollars ($2.00) per one thousand (1000) gailons of water consumed shail be
charged for all water used in excess of 25,000 gallons.
This ordinance shail become effective upon its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council ofthe City of Prior Lake on November 18, 2002.
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