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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 34-76V0 ORDINANCE NO.34-76 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.32.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO,TIlE SAME RELATING TO TAP CHARGES AND WATER RIGHTS FEES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO,AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.That Chapter 13,Section 32.010 of the Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: 13.32.010 Tapping charge ——Water rights fee.The consumer shall pay the town clerk for each new water tap a fee which shall be the total sum of the following charges:The actual cost to the town of the corporation cock,expansion joint, curb box,tapping saddle and water meter furnished by the town to make such tap,and the following sums for each connection to the town’s water system: 5/8”or 3/4”connection $800.00 1”connection 1,420.00 1k”connection 2,220.00 1k”connection 3,200.00 2”connection 5,690.00 3”connection 12,800.00 4”connection 22,750.00 6”connection 51,200.00 The size of all connections shall be determined by the town.If the size of a connection is increased,the consumer shall pay the difference between the cost of the existing connec tion and the new connection. In addition to the foregoing water tap fee,the consumer shall pay to the town a water rights fee in accordance with the following schedule: Single family dwelling having $400 0040fixturevaluesorless All other water users,except those special users provided for below, not less than $400.00,and an additional $10.00 for each roughed in or installed fixture value in excess of 40 fixture values,and an additional $10.00 for each fixture value roughed in or installed after the initial water rights fee has been paid; except those consumers applying for a tap to be used on property for which there has been furnished water,or its money equivalent paid,when the property was annexed to the town. In lieu of the above water rights fee,the consumer may transfer to the town Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District water in such amount as shall be set by Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park. The consumer shall submit sufficient information,in the form of plans and/or specifications,when an application for a water tap is made for a new connection,to enable the town to determine the number or kind of water using devices or fixtures © and the corresponding weight in fixture values in accordance with the following table: PLUMBING FIXTURE VALUES Fixture Type Fixture Value Bathtub 8 Drinking fountain (cooler)1 Drinking fountain (public)2 Kitchen sink:1/2—in,connection.3 Lavatory:3/8—in,connection .2 Laundry tray:1/2—in,connection 3 Shower head (shower only)4 Service sink:1/2—in,connection ..3 Urinal:Pedestal flush valve ....35 Wall or stall .12 Trough (2—ft.unit)2 Water closet:Flush valve 35 Tank type 3 Dishwasher:1/2—in,connection 4 Washing machine:1/2—in,connection 5 Hose Bibs:1/2—in 6 At the time additional fixtures are installed,the consumer shall pay for such additional units at the above rate of fixture value charges. Should a consumer install a water using device that is not defined above,or should special use of water be required, the consumer shall submit sufficient information thereon to enable the town to determine the fixture value weight for such device or use. All necessary pipe,fittings,valves,shut off,trench— ing,back filling and installation of the tap,must be at the expense of the consumer and under the supervision of the water superintendent.All water service connections and all water ser vice extensions,both within and without the town limits,are subject to special fees as adopted by the board of trustees. Tapping must be done by a licensed plumber and a standard corpora tion cock and expansion joint,furnished by the town,must be used. No water service shall be furnished to the consumer until all tap fees and water rights fees have been paid to the town clerk. All property for which a connection fee has been paid after December 1,1972,as herein provided,must be connected to the town’s water system and put into service for the improvement it is to serve within one year from the date of the payment of such fee.All property for which a water connection fee has been paid after January 20,1966,but before December 1,1972,must be connected to the town’s water system and put into service for the improvement it is to serve within ten years from the date of the payment of such fee.All property for which a connection fee has been paid prior to January 20,1966,must be connected to the town’s water system and put into service for the improvement it is to serve prior to January 20,1986.After the expiration of the ap plicable heretofore provided connection dates,a new application for water service must be made and another connection fee paid,at the rate then prevailing for such fees,before water service will be furnished to the property for which the application pertains. “Water tap”,as used in this chapter,means the physical connection to a town water main so as to let out or draw water therefrom to furnish water service to a consumer. —2— 0 In addition to the foregoing charges,the consumer shall pay to the town any charges the town has agreed to collect for property to be served by the water main to which the con sumer’s service line is to be connected. Section 2.The board of trustees of the town of Estes Park,Colorado,herewith finds,determines and designates that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace,health and safety,for water rates affect the public peace,health and safety;and whereas,in the opinion of the board of trustees,an emergency exists,this ordinance shall take effect and be in force after its final passage,adop tion and the approval and signature of the mayor. PASSED BY TIlE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SIGNED THIS ____ DAY OF O71oCr ,1976. Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk —3—