Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes, effective January 1, 2004, an increase in Stormwater charges per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) from $2.87 to $3.01 per month.
The Sewer and Water Advisory Board met on October 15, 2003 and after reviewing the Division of Sewerage and Drainage's projected expenditures for 2004, recommends to City Council an increase of 5% in stormwater rates. This change is consistent with the increase projected last year for the year 2004.
Fiscal Impact: The proposed rate increase will increase 2003 Stormwater revenues by approximately $949,000.
Title
To amend Chapter 1149 of the Columbus City Codes 1959, to enact new Stormwater fees effective January 1, 2004, and to repeal the existing Section being amended.
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to increase the monthly Stormwater charges from $2.87 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) to $3.01 per ERU to accurately match needed revenue to estimated program expenses; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That effective January 1, 2004, Section 1149.08, (b) of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, be and is hereby amended to read as follows:
1149.08 Rate Structure
(b)The charge as prescribed in the rate schedule is as follows:
$0.0941 $0.0990 per day per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU).
SECTION 2. That effective January 1, 2004, existing Section 1149.08, (b) of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, be and is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.