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CODE OF ORDINANCES
CITY OF SCHERTZ
PRSPOSED AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 19
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE AMENDED BY REVISING
CHAPTER 19 WATER, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
WHEREAS, there have been numerous changes to state laws
and city ordinances governing the management of the water,
wastewater and waste disposal systems of the city, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to revise fees assessed by the
City of Schertz.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS;
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THAT Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Schertz, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Chapter 19
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
Art. I.
Art. II.
Art. III.
Art. IV.
Art. V_
Art. . VI.
In General, ss 19-1--19-20_
Water Service, ss 19-21--19-67.
Wastewater Service and Disposal, ss 19-68--19-95.
Mandatory Water Conservation, ss 19-96--19-105.
Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees,
ss.J9-106--l9-l60.
New and Abandoned or Deteriorated Wells,
ss 19-161~-l9-l65.
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 19-1 provisions of articles deemed incorporated into
service contracts; compliance with chapter.
(a) All of the provisions of Chapter 19 shall be deemed to be
incorporated into every contract between the city and its water
and wastewater customers, and each customer shall be charged with
knowledge of the provisions of Chapter 19 and, by applying for
and accepting water and sewer service from the city, shall be
deemed to have acceded to the provisions of Chapter 19.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to take or use water
from the water system of the city or to utilize the services of
the city's sewer system or to utilize the services of the solid
waste franchise holder, except under the terms and conditions
specified and stipulated in Chapter 19.
Sec. 19-2. Failure to comply with chapter is grounds for
discontinuance of service.
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of Chapter 19
relating to the water system of the city shall constitute grounds
for discontinuance of water, wastewater and solid waste services.
Sec. 19-3. Public Works Director.
(a) There is hereby created the office of Public Works
Director for the city, which officer shall, under the direction
of the city manager, have supervision of the water and sewer
systems, streets, drainage and animal control of the city.
He/She shall have general supervisory powers over all employees
of the water and sewer systems, street, drainage, and animal
control; shall make frequent trips of inspection over such
sYstems and shall make all repairs deemed necessary and
consistent with his/her duties. In the absence of the Public
Works Director, all of the duties designated concerning the water
and sewer system will be assigned to the Asst. Public Works
Director.
Cross reference-Building and building regulations generailY,
Chapter 5, plumbing code, s 5-43 et seq.; sanitary sewage
systems requirements in floodplain areas, s 21-6.
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(b) The Public Works Director shall report violations of all
ordinances governing the establishment, maintenance and operation
of the water system and sewer system, streets, drainage, and
animal control to the city manager and shall forthwith proceed to
have all offenders prosecuted.as provided by the ordinances of
this city.
Sec. 19-4. Certain words or titles to have same definition.
(a) Throughout this chapter where Public Works Director or
Utility Superintendent are used they may be interchangeable.
(b) Throughout this chapter where wastewater or sewer are
used they may be interchangeable.
Sec.
19-5.
Charge for transferring service(s) from one
address to another address.
Whenever a customer of the city water service and/or the'
wastewater service and/or the garbage service terminators such
service(s) at one address and renews such service(s) at a
different address, a ten dollar ($10.00) transfer fee shall be
assessed against such customer.
Sec. 19-6. No free service; city to pay same rate as other
consumers.
No free water or wastewater service shall be allowed. To the
extent the city and its various departments avail themselves of
the service afforded by the sanitary sewer system and water
system, they shall pay therefore the same rate charged other
consumers.
Sec. 19-7. Deposit to assure payment.
(a) Deposit requirements
A deposit will be required for each customer applying for
water'service; and/or wastewater service and/or 'garbage service.
(b) Deposit payment plan.
At the request of the customer, a deposit payment plan may be
set up. The deposit may be paid as follows: one-third (1/3) at
the time of application, one-third (1/3) on the first and second
billing following start of service.
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(c) Deposit amounts.
(1) Residential - $60.00
(2) Commercial - $60_00 for office and professional.
(3) Commercial - $100.00 or 2'and 1/2 times 'estimated monthly
billing-.for ail other c'ommercial customers.
(4) Residential - Garbage only $25.00.
(d) Deposit refund regulations.
After the deposit has been held by the city for a period of
two (2) years, and provided the customer has not been in default
excessively in the payment of bills for services during such
period of time, such deposit shall be refunded to the customer.
Refunds made under the provisions hereof will be made annually as
of January first.
(1) Excessive Default shall include but may not be limited to
more than two extensions during a calendar year, one turn
off for non-payment within the two year period, or two
returned checks within the two year period.
(e) Service to start and Additional service without deposit_
Water service will not begin until a deposit has been made
and an Application and Agreement for City Water and Allied
Services has been signed. A customer who has established a good
credit rating with the city, (two years or longer continuous
residence with deposit refunded for good payment), may have one
additional service without additional deposit.
Sec. 19-8 New Construction utility customers, temporary services.
(a) All new construction utility customers will be charged
according .to the following schedule:
(1) Water Service charges begin the date of service turn-on.
(2) Sewer service charges begin the date of the sewer tap.
(3) Garbage service charges begin the date of occupancy.
(b) Temporary Services.
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(1) Extended Absence: When the owner or occupant of a
residence plans to leave the area for thirty or more
days, by request, the Utility Department will do a
complete turn-off of services on the date requested and
.provide a final bill to the customer. Any deposit will
be retained until' the . customer returns'. upon'
notification that the customer has returned; a service
turn-on will be accomplished and the customer will be
charged a service fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00), and
billing will commence effective the date of turn-on.
(2) Realtors and Rental Property Owners: Realtors or rental
property owners that desire service for a specified
period of time in order to clean or perform maintenance
on their property are authorized to make a sixty dollar
($60_00) deposit that will be credited to a specific
property address, a turn-on at that address will be
accomplished. The customer must notify the Utility
Department of the date and time that service is. to be
started and terminated. Upon termination of that service
a utility bill will be prepared reflecting a seven dollar
($7.00) fee for a specified period of time not to exceed
five (5) working days and/or three thousand (3,000)
gallons of water usage. Any water usage exceeding the
limit will be billed according to set water rates at time
of usage.
(3) Developers, Builders, and Sub-dividers: Developers,
builders, and contractors that are in the process of
constructing two (2) or more homes and require a water
turn-on at the construction site are required to make a
deposit based on 2 1/2 times the estimated water usage
for all homes under construction.
(4) a.ulk sales. from fire hydrant, connection fee, deposit and
user charge: The sale of bulk water from fire hydrants
throughout the city water distribution system must be
approved by the Public Works Director or authorized
representative. Under normal conditions, bulk water
customers must use a city owned three inch (3") water
meter and the Public Works Director shall determine the
nearest fire hydrant suitable for the customers needs, or
the water may be obtained through a dispenser machine
located at 10 Commercial Place at the Utility Department.
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When a customer must use a fire hydrant to procure water,
the customer will be required to make a deposit of ninety
dollars ($90.00), pay a service charge of fifty dollars
($50.00) which is not refundable, and pay a minimum rate
of thirty .d.ollars 1$30.00) for the first ten thousand
(10,000) gallons of water and three dollars ($3.00) per
thousand gallons of water obtained thereafter. In the
event the customer advises the city that. he will no
longer be purchasing water, and all charges have been
paid to the city, the deposit will be refunded, If,
after refund of a deposit, the customer again desires to
purchase bulk water, the service charge and deposit will
each again be required.
Sec. 19-9. Responsibility of applicant for service for payment
The person who makes application for water, wastewater and/or
garbage service shall be responsible for payment of charges
provided for in this chapter, until notice is given to the city
by such person of the intention to discontinue such service.
Sec. 19-10. Billing; when and where due. and payable.
All charges to a consumer for water, wastewater and garbage
service shall be billed to the customer on one bill. Such bill
shall be due and payable upon receipt and must be postmarked or
paid at our office no later than the due date printed on bill.
Sec. 19-11. Penalty for delinquency.
If a bill for water, wastewater and/or garbage service is not
paid on or before the due date printed on the bill, it shall be
deemed delinquent and ten percent (10%) of the total amount of
such bill shall be added to same as a penalty for nonpayment.
Mail postmarked on or before the due date shall be accepted
without penalty. Payments in the drop-box at 8:00 a.m. the day
after the due date, with checks or money orders dated on or
before the due date, shall be accepted without penalty. An
additional ten percent (10%) of .thebalance due shall be added
for each additional thirty-day periOd for which such customer is
delinquent.
Sec. 19-12.'Discontinuance of service for failure to pay.
(a) The city will post past due notices at the residence of
those customers with a balance remaining on the next reading date
for their particular cycle. The past due notice shall give the
customer 48 hours to make payment or their service wil~ be
discontinued.
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(b) In
section the
bills plus a
been paid.
the event of
service will
reconnect ion
discontinuance of service under
not be reinstated until all past
charge of twenty dollars ($20.00)
this
due
have
(c) No service will be discontinued on a Friday or a day
before a holiday. Discontinuance of service will be extended
until the next succeeding date when the Municipal Office is open.,
(d) In the event that a customer of the city sewer system is
supplied with water service by a waterworks or supplier other
than the city, such waterworks or supplier shall discontinue
water service to such customer, upon notice from the city that
such customer is delinquent in payment of his/her wastewater
service bill.
(e) Re-installation fee- In the event the water meter
servicing a customer must be removed after discontinuance of
service under this section, the service will not be reinstated
until all past due bills, all reconnect ion charges, penalties and
a re-insta1lation fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) have been paid.
Sec. 19-13 Cash payment required in cases of returned checks
and when service has been discontinued for
nonpayment.
a. Returned checks - When more than one check issued by the
same customer for payment of any bill due the City of Schertz is
returned by the bank, such customer will be required to pay all
future bills in cash. The customer will be assessed a fee of ten
dollars ($10.00) for each and every time a check is returned to
the city. Any deviation from this policy will be at the
discretion of the city manager.
b. Cash for Discontinued service. When a customer's
.is discontinued for nonpayment as set forth in Sec.
payment must be made by cash, certified check or money
before service will be restored.
service
19-12,
order
Sec. 19-14. Extended time to pay.
Customers may request an extension of time to pay their
account for good cause.
(a) Number of extensions granted per calendar year: A total
of two extensions may be granted per calendar year.
(b) Maximum extension time: No account will be extended. for
a period which exceeds ten days after turn off date.
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WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL s 19-23
(c) Charge for extension. There will be
($5.00) charge for each extension granted after
under (a) of this section. This charge will be
of payment of the extended amount.
a
the
due
five dollar
two allowed
at the time
(d) Waiver of requirements under Sec.
from the requirements of Sec. 19-14 must
Public Works Director or the City Manager.
19-14: Any deviation
be performed by the
Sec. 19-15 Reserved.
Sec. 19-16. Public Works Director to make adjustment for private
water line breaks.
(a) It shall ,be the responsibility of the Public Works
Director to review and make any adjustment to either the water or
sewer charges to an account when a customer's private water line
breaks.
(b) A customer requesting an adjustment for a private water
line break, must present either a bill from a plumbing shop or a
bill for plumbing parts or both before any review will be made.
19-17--19-20. Reserved.
ARTICLE XX. WATER SERVXCZ
Sec. 19-21. Water general policy.
In the sale of water by the City of Schertz, Texas, to any
person, firm or corporation within and without the city limits of
the City of Schertz, Texas, and in the supply of water for
municipal use for the protection of property against fires in the
City of Schertz, Texas, the city does not agree, unless by
specific contract, nor is the city bound to furnish water of any
special or specific or specified amount, but only undertakes to
furnish such water and the amount of water that may be supplied
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from the wells of the city, or such other source or sources as
the city may select, and in an amount within the capacity of the
city's pumping plants. .
Sec. 19-22. Nonl.iability of city in case of failure to supply
water for firefighting purposes.
In the event for any reason the city may become unable to
supply water to its patrons within the city, or to the
municipality for the prevention or suppression of fire, the city
will in no manner be liable for damages by reason of any such
failure to any patron or patrons of the water system, or to any
person or persons whose property may have been destroyed by fire,
or otherwise damaged.
Sec. 19-23. Water connections generally.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to make or permit to
be made any connection with the main or service pipes of the
water system or to turn on or use water of such system without
first obtaining a permit to so do. Application for such permit
shall be filed in the Municipal Office, 1400 Schertz Parkway or
the Public Works Building, 10 Commercial Place stating fully the
several and various uses for which water is wanted, giving the
name of the owner of the property, the number of the lot and
block and the name of the street and house number. If the
application is approved, the permit shall be issued.
(b) Upon issuance of the permit and payment of the connection
fee, the Public Works Director shall make, or have made, the
necessary connections and furnish a locking stop box and curb
cock, the cost of which is included in the meter connection fee.
(c)
supplied
separate
Every premises connected with any water main, or being
with any water from the city'S system, shall have a
service connection, locking curb stop box and curb cock.
Sec. 19-24. Water connection charge.
(See: Exhibit #2)
Sec. 19-25. City to make water taps and connections, extend
service pipes, etc.
It shall be unlawful for any plumber or other person, other
than the tapper employed by the city, to tap any water main, make
connections with mains or extend service pipes from the main to
the meter or to place a stopcock and stop box at that point. All
of this equipment shall be under the exclusive control of the
city and such tap service shall be paid for by the plumber or
owner ordering the work done before the work is commenced.
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Sec. 19-26. Repair and renewal of water service pipes.
~he city will make all repairs and renewals of water service
pipes from the main to the meter, and it shall be unlawful for
any person,' other than a duly authorized agent of the city, to
repair or renew any such service pipe from the main to the meter.
s 19-31
Sec. 19-27. Water meters generally.
(a) All water furnished by the city to its customers shall be
measured by meters. All meters shall conform to city
specifications; and size, type, right to own or control all
meters installed or used by customers of its water shall be
determined by the city, which shall keep all meters owned by it
in repair, without expense to the customer, except that the
property owner will be charged for meters, boxes and materials
damaged or destroyed through negligence and for labor costs
incurred in reestablishing service.
(b) Not more than one customer shall purchase water through
any single meter, without the written approval of the city
manager. Single metering is authorized for more than one unit of
occupancy, provided responsibility for payment of all utility
services for the single meter billing is assumed by the single
property owner. In cases where single metering is to be used for
more than a single unit occupancy and where one of those
occupancies requires a higher water use than a single family
residence, a meter sufficient in size to meet the total
requirements will be required. The size of the meter will be
determined by .the Public Works Director at the time of the
request. for service. . Where more than one'living- unit equivalej:lt..
(LOR) is connected to a singie me'tering device; the base rate for
each LOR shall be assessed on the single meter.
Sec. 19-28. Removing or tampering with water meters.
It shall be unlawful for any person to remove any water meter
that has been placed by the city, or to in any manner change,
interfere with or tamper with any such water meter. The city
prOV1S1ons of this section shall not apply to the employees of
the city when acting in their official capacity.
Sec. 19-29. Cross coanections between water supplies prohibited.
. .
No water, other than water furnished by the city, shall be
used in any line to which water is delivered by the city. No
unknown water shall be permitted in any such line.
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s 19-32 SCHERTZ CODE
Se~. 19-30. Water service outside city limits generally.
.(a) No water shall be furnished by the city to customers
beyond the corporate limits of the city unless all plumbing,
including fixtures and appliances, through which city water is to
pass has been approved by the Public Works Director or his/her
authorized representative. In the event additional plumbing is
installed on such premises, water services shall be discontinued
to such customer, unless such additional plumbing installation is
approved by the Public Works Director.
(b) Nothing in this section or any other section of Chapter
19 or any other ordinance shall be construed to compel the city
to furnish water to customers beyond the corporate limits or to
continue such service once begun, and the city reserves the right
to furnish service to such customers it deems advisable and to,
at any time, wholly or partially discontinue the water supply
upon violation of any of the terms of Chapter 19, the same as
though such customer resided in the city.
(c) No water shall be sold by the city for farm irrigation
purposes.
Sec. 19-31. Extension of water service from one premises to
another
After water is introduced into a building or upon any
premises, the same shall not be extended by any plumber or any
other person to any other premises for additional living units,
except on the consent of the city manager.
'Sec. 19"'32. Extension of. mains;
The cost of main extension will be prorated to
owners, who will benefit from such extension, on a per
basis. The per front foot cost will be applied to
footage of the lot to which water service is desired.
will be based upon construction cost at the time of
and shall be due at the time connection is made.
property
front foot
the front
The cost.
connection
Sec. 19-33. Hanner of making connections.
. All connections within the city limits or outside the city
limits made from and after the effective date of this section
shall be made in the following manner:
(a) It shall be the pOlicy of the city to supply water to its
customers through mains and lines owned or controlled by the city
and which shall be located in the streets, between the curb and
sidewalk lines, or in alleys adjacent to property being served,
or on easements controlled or owned by the city.
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s 19-36
(b) If the property to be served is on a dedicated street, the
city will construct such line to the customers property line upon
paym~nt by the customer of the regular conneccion charge;
utility extension pOlicy fees; capital recovery fees; an
additional payment per linear foot for labor, engineering and
materials; and fifteen percent (15%) administrative fee.
(c) The city may assess, in addition to the service
connection charge, the estimated cost of breaking and replacing
pavement necessary to make such connections; such assessment to
be paid prior to the work being done. In event the assessment is
more than the actual cost of such breaking and replacing, the
difference shall be refunded to the customer upon completion of
the work.
(d) In the event any connection requires boring under or
crossing over any street or highway, the city may also assess the
estimated cost of boring under or crossing over any street or
highway in furniShing service. In the event the assessment is
more than the actual cost of such boring under or crossing over
any street or highway, the difference shall be refunded to the
customer upon completion of work.
(e) The city will set a meter at the property line and extend
a six inch (6") service line where the cutoff will be installed
for use by the customer. Said cutoff shall become the property
of the owner after 90 days from the date of installation.
(f) All lines constructed and meters installed under the
provisions of Chapter 19 shall be the property of the city and
the city shall have full control and jurisdiction over. such lines
and. met.ers.
Sec. 19-34. Water supply to steam boilers and closed water
heaters.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to draw water from
any city supply pipe directly into any steam boiler which is
equipped or arranged for more than fifteen (15) pounds pressure
per square inch.
(b) All persons having boilers or closed water heaters
supplied with city water are cautioned against the danger of
explosion or collapse. The city will not be . liable for any
damages that may occur on account of the water being shut off for
any reason or on account of the breaking of any pipe or fixture
by pressure of the water from the city main.
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(c) Where city water is used to supply a steam boiler of over
fifteen (15) pounds pressure, the owner shall provide a tank of
suffidient capacity to afford a supply of at least four (4) hours
into-.which the service pipe must be discharged over the top of
the tank, and never into the bottom or side.
Sec. 19-35. wasting water.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully and
negligently waste water supplied by the city in any manner
whatsoever, and any person having knowledge of any condition
whereby water is being wasted shall at once notify the city.
wasting water shall include but is not limited to rwming water
onto a non-porous surface such as streets, paved parking lots,
driveways, etc.; or permitting service lines to go unrepaired
when water is being discharged from same.
(b) The refusal or neglect of an owner or occupant to equip
and maintain the premises with proper service connections,
utilities or fixtures of approved character and quality to
prevent waste of water shall be sufficient grounds for the
refusal of the city to connect the premises with the city water
system or to continue water service, after having given notice of
the intention to shut off the water pending the necessary
correction.
Sec. 19-36. Permit to turn water on or off at city valve.
No plumber or any other person, except authorized employees
of the city, shall turn water on or off at any city valve without
written permit first . being obtained from. the Public Works
Director.
Sec. 19-37. Unlawful opening, closing, etc., of fire bwdrants or
stopcocks.
It shall be unlawful for any person to open or close any fire
hydrant, gatevalve or stopcock connected with the water. system of
the city or to lift or remove the covers of any gate valve or
shutoff thereof, without the permission of the Public Works
Director except in case of fire and then under the direction of
officers of the fire department.
Sec. 19-38. Turning on water supply after turnoff by city.
It shall be unlawful for any person to turn on the
supply to any building or to any supply pipe, where the
has been turned off for any reason by the city,
permission from the Public Works Director.
water
supply
without
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s 19-43
Sec. 19-39. Procuring water by fraud.
I~ shall be unlawful for any person to resort to any
fraudulent device or arrangement for the pUrPose of procuring
water for himself/herself or others from private connections on
premises contrary to city regulations or ordinances.
Sec. 19-40. Duties of customers; nonliability of city.
Water customers shall keep their own service pipe lines and
apparatus in good repair and condition, protected from freezing,
at their own risk and expense; and shall prevent all unnecessary
waste of water. It is especially stipulated by the city that no
claim shall be made against them by reason of the breakage of any
service pipe or service cock or from any damage by reason of
shutting off the water to repair mains, or for any other pUrPose,
and in case of neglect or refusal to promptly repair any
imperfection in the service pipes, lines, stops, or other
fixtures by the property owner or customer.
Sec. 19-41. Haps of water works system.
The Public Works Director shall keep in his/her office maps
and plats of the city showing all mains and pipes laid or
belonging to the city, giving the size of same and showing the
locations of all valves and fire hydrants.
Sec. 19-42. Private fire protection water service lines.
(a) Private fire protection water service line connections
permitted may. be one of the following three types:
(1) A line utilized exc1usively to.supply service for closed
circuit automatic sprinkler head systems.
(2) A line to supply service for systems which have water
outlets such as open head sprinkler systems, standpipes,
hose connection outlets, external private fire hydrants
on the premises, or other outlets used solely for fire
protection pUrPoses.
(3) A line to supply service for a combination domestic and
private fire protection system where the fire system is
composed of automatic sprinkler heads, standpipes, hose
connections, external -private fire hydrants, and other
outlets which shall be classed as a domestic account.
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(b) Fire protection water service rates.
'l'.he water service rates on the three types of" connections
are:
Type Nos. 1 and 2
(non-metered)
Minimum Annual Charge
Inside
City limits
Outside
City limits
4 inch service line
connection(or smaller)
6 inch
8 inch
10 inch
12 inch
$175.00
$235.00
$290.00
$340.00
$405.00
$225.00
$305.00
$375.00
$440.00
$525.00
Sec. 19-43. Water rates established.
for
city.
(a) A uniform monthly rate shall be charged to all customers
the use of city water within the cOrPorate limits of the
Such rate is hereby established as set forth in Exhibit 4.
(b) Where a residence, business establishment, complete
apartment or mobile home is not in reach of a city water main,
arrangements may be made, only with the consent and at the option
of the city and for which a permit must be obtained from the city
council, to secure water from another user of city water. In
this case the minimummonth~y charge shall be made for eac~
" additional unit. taking water through such meter." The regular
minimum, the "additional minimum, and all water used by such
customer shall be charged to the customer having the meter.
(c) The customer shall be charged for all water that passes
through a meter whether used or not.
(d) Whenever water is purchased by any customer other than
through a service connection through the mains of the city and
such water is purchased from taps belonging to the city, such
customer shall pay thirty cents ($0.30) for each one hundred
(100) gallons or portion thereof of water purchased.
(e) The uniform monthly rate charged to persons
outside the cOrPorate limits of the city shall be 200
amount of that charged persons living within the COrPorate
of the city.
living
% the
limits
State law reference--Authority of city to prescribe charges
for water and wastewater service, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art.
1175(11,13) .
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s 19-68
Seo. 19-44. Obstructed access, bills may be estimated.
. .
{a) Obstructed access. It is a violation when easy access to
a meter is obstructed in any manner whatsoever, the entrance to
the premises is made dangerous by a vicious animal, or a vehicle
is parked on or over the meter box preventing reading of the
meter or turn-off of service.
(b) Notification of obstruction. The Public Works Director
shall cause written notice to be given to the customer stating
the nature of the obstruction, giving the customer twenty-four
(24) hours to remedy the situation and stating the results of
continued violation of this section.
(c) Penalty.
(1) Estimating charges, discontinuance of service. When any
violation occurs the charges may be estimated for the amount not
to exceed triple the normal charge. It is further provided that
should the customer fail to remedy the condition within the time
stated on written notice, the Public Works Director shall have
the right to discontinue service without further notice.
(2) Vehicle to be towed at owner's expense. Should
fail to remove a vehicle which is in violation of this
the Public Works Director shall cause said vehicle to
away at the owners expense.
the owner
section,
be towed
(d) Reinstatement of Services. Services shall not resume
.until the obstruction has been remedied and all charges for water
. services, disconnection 'and .reconnection .fees have been paid.,.
Sec. 19-45. Estimated bills wben meter fails.
(a) Meter Failure. If a meter fails to register the water
actually consumed by reason of the register or meter being out of
order, the charge may be estimated based on the consumption of
the previous six-month period.
(b) Obstruction by natural causes. If access to a meter is
obstructed due to natural causes, the charge may be estimated
ba~ed on the consumption of the previous six-month period. When
access is again available an adjustment will be made to the
customer's account based on actual usage.
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See: 19-46. Checking meters.
. If' a customer complains of the charges for water supplied
through his/her meter, the city water department will remove and
test the meter. The customer or his/her representative shall
witness such test. If it is found that the meter registers in
error more than two percent (2%) fast, no fee will be assessed
against the customer and an adjustment of the charges shall be
made. If, however, the meter should register less than two
percent (2%) fast, a ten dollar ($10.00) fee shall be assessed
the customer on his/her next billing and no adjustment to charges
shall be made.
Sec. 19-47--19-67. Reserved.
ARTICLK III. WASTKWATKR SERVICB AND DISPOSAL
Sec. 19-68. Authority for and pUrPOses of article.
The provisions of this article are adopted in the exercise of
the powers granted to this city by the laws of Texas and the City
Charter for the following pUrPoses:
(1) To prevent or eliminate pOllution of underground and
surface waters and the environment generally.
(2) To establish regulations limiting the discharge of all
wastes into the sanitary sewer system which could or
would cause damage or obstruction to the sewage
collection system, or would damage or interfere with
operation of the. sewage treatment plants or that would be.
. . det1='imental ..to . th4;l.quality of the effluent, or cause'
unreasonable maintenance attention and expense to either'
the collection system or the treatment facilities.
(3) To establish surcharge rates for discharges of industrial
wastes which exceed the specified limits as described
herein and to provide for the method of payment for such
charges.
(4) To provide penalties for violations of the regulations
established herein.
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Sec. 19-69. Required sewer connections and
unlawful disposal of wastewater.
fixtures;
(a) All owners or occupants of buildings or agents for such
owners, situated in any section of the city where sanitary sewer
facilities now exist, or where they may hereafter exist, and
where.the property line of. the land on' which any such building is
situated approaches or extends to within three hundred (300) feet
of such sewer facility, are hereby required to construct or cause
to be constructed suitable water closets on their property, and
connect the same with the city sewer. It shall be the duty of
any such property owner or occupant to keep and maintain such
water closets and connections thereof in good working condition
and free from any obstruction.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to build or use
permanent privy vault above or below the ground in the city
any lot or parc40ll of land, th40l property line of Which, at
point,'" extends to within a distance'.of three hundred, (300)
of a city sanitary sewer facility. .
any
on
any
feet,
(c) It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any
building situated on a lot extending within three hundred (300)
feet of any sewer facility of the city, any portion of which
building is used for a residence or where persons are required to
be on the premises for extended periods of time, during any
portion of the day, to fail to have at least one water closet
suitably arranged for use as a urinal, unless a separate urinal
is provided.
(d) It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any
building, situated within three hundred (300) feet of any
sanitary sewer facility, in which food is cooked or clothing is
washed to fail to have a suitable sink or hopper for the
reception of wafilte water;.. provided, however,:- that if the water
'closet is of the kind suited to such use, it may receive the
waste water, and the sink or hopper may be dispensed with.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, or allow
any person under his control to throw, or deposit on the surface
of the ground, or any lot reaching within three hundred' (300)
feet of any city sanitary sewer fac;I.J.ity, except in the PrOper
. and necessary manu. ri ng of the soil, aily water whidhhas been uS40ld .
for domestic pUrPoses, any human or animal wastes or any other
liquid or solid wastes.
(f) It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse or fail to
connect all wash stands or slop stands in his house or yard,. "if
the same are within three hundred (300) feet of any sanitary
sewer facility of the city, or to allow any slops, wash or waste
waters of any kind to flow over the pavement or into any open
gu~ter or into the street.
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Sec. 19-70 Wastewater Disposal service districts.
The City of Schertz is located within two wastewater
districts which are Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority and New
Braunfels Util~ty. A map describing the service area for each
district is provided under Exhibit 3.
Sec. 19-71 Adoption of Wastewater District regulations.
(a) Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority Industrial Waste Order
1991-1 and any future additions and revisions are hereby adopted
as though set forth in its entirety within this ordinance to
govern those customers within that service district.
(b) City of New Braunfels Ordinance No. 92-22 adopted on
third and final reading on June 8, 1992 and any future revisions
or additions is hereby adopted as though set forth in its
entirety within this ordinance. to govern those customers
within t~t .servipedistrict.
Sec. 19-72. . Reserved.
Sec. 19-73. Sewer rates established.
See Exhibit 5
Sec. 19-74. Waste discharges to conform to article.
All discharges of waste shall conform to the requirements of
this article.
Sec. 19-75. General disposal requirements.
(a) Unless exception is granted by the approving authority,
the public sewer system .shal~ be used by all persons discharging:
(1) Wastewater;
(2) Industrial waste;
(3) Polluted liquids; or
(4) Unpolluted waters or liquids.
(b)
person
(a) of
to any:
Unless authorized by the Texas Water commission, no
may deposit or discharge any waste included in subsection
this section on public or private property in or adjacent
,
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(1) Natural outlet;
~2) Watercourse;
(3) Storm sewer; or
(4) Other area within the jurisdiction of the city.
(c) The approving authority shall verify, prior to discharge,
that wastes authorized to be discharged will receive suitable
treatment within the provisions of laws, regulations, ordinances,
rules and orders of federal; state and local governments.
Sec. 19-76. Prohibited sewer deposits generally.
(a) No person may discharge to public sewer systems any waste
which, by itself or by interaction with other wastes, may :
(1) Injure or interfere with waste water treatment processes
or facilities;
(2) Constitute a hazard to humans or animals; or
(3) Create a hazard in receiving waters of the waste water
treatment plant effluent.
(b) No diSCharge to public sewer systems may contain:
(1) Cyanide greater than 2.0 mg/l;
(2) Fluoride other than that contained in the public water
supply;
(3) Chlorides in concentrations greater than 250 mg/l;
(4) Gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil or other fl~mmable
or explosive liquid, solid or gas; or
(5) Substances causing an excessive chemical oxygen demand.
(c) No waste or waste water diSCharged to public sewer
systems may contain:
.
(1) Strong acid, iron piCkling was~es or concentrated plating
solutions, whether neutralized or not;
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,
Sec. 19-77. Discharge of garbage
approval of garbage grinders.
into
s_r.
system;
(a) No person may discharge garbage into public sewer
systems, unless it is shredded to a degree that all particles
can be carried freely under the flow conditions normally
prevailing in public sewers. Particles greater than one-half
(1/2) inch in any dimension are prohibited.
(b) The approving authority is entitled to review and approve
the installation and operation of any garbage grinder equipped
with a motor of three-fourths (3/4) horsepower (0.76 hp metric)
or greater.
Sec.
19-78.
Discharge of radioactive wastes into s_r
systems.
(a) No person shall discharge radioactive wastes or isotopes
into public sewer systems without the permission of the approving
authority.
(b) The approving authority may establish, in compliance
applicable state and federal regulations, regulations for
discharge of radioactive wastes into public sewer systems.
with
the
Sec.
19-79. Discharge of substances capable of impairing s_r
facilities.
(a) No person may discharge into public sewer systems any
substance capable of causing:
. "
(1) Obstruction to 'the flow in sewer systems;
(2) Interference with the operation of treatment processes or
facilities; or
(3) Excessive loading of treatment facilities.
(b) Discharges prohibited by subsection (a) of this section
include, but are not limited to, materials which extend or cause
concentrations of:
(1) Inert suspended solids greater than 250 mg/1, including
but not limited to Fuller's earth, lime slurries and lime
residues; sodium chloride and sodium sulfate;
(2) Dissolved solids greater than 800 mg/l, inCluding but not
limited to sodium chloride and sodium sulfate;
(3) Excessive discoloration, including but not limited to,
dye wastes and vegetable tanning solutions; or
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(4) BOD, COD or chlorine demand in excess of normal plant
capacity.
,
(c) No person shall discharge into public sewer systems any
substance that may:
(1) Deposit grease or oil in the sewer lines in such a manner
as to clog the sewer systems;
(2) OVerload skimming and grease handling equipment;
(3) Pass to the receiving waters without being effectively
treated by normal waste water treatment processes due to
the nonamenabi1ity of the substance to bacterial action;
or as described by Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority or
New Braunfels Utility.
(4) Deleteriously affect the treatment
excessive quantities.
process due
to
(d) No person may discharge into public sewer systems any
substance which:
(1) Is not amenable to treatment
processes and facilities employed;
or reduction
or
by
the
(2) Is amenable to treatment only to such a degree that the
treatment plant effluent cannot meet the requirements of
other agencies having juriSdiction over discharges to the
receiving waters.
(e) The approving' authorit~ shall regUlate the flow and
concentration of slugs when they may:
(1) Impair the treatment process;
(2) Cause damage to collection facilities;
(3) Incur treatment costs exceeding those for normal
waste water; or
(4) Render the waste unfit for stream disposal or
industrial use.
(f) No
or viscous
section, if
not limi ted
person may discharge into public sewer systems solid
substances which may violate subsection (a) of this
present in sufficient quantity-or size, including but
to:
(1) Ashes.
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(2) Cinders.
.13) Sand.
(4) Mud.
(5) Straw.
(6) Shavings.
(7) Metal.
(8) Glass.
(9) Rags.
(10) Feathers.
(11) Tar.
(12) Plastics.
(13) Wood.
(14) unground garbage.
(15) Whole blood.
(16) Paunch manure.
(17) Hair and fleshings.
(18) Entrails.
(19) Paper products, either whole or ground by garbage
grinders.
(20) Slops.
(21) Chemical residues.
(22) Paint residues.
(23) Bulk solids.
Sec. 19-80. Disposal of unpolluted drainage.
(a) No person may discharge to public sanitary sewer systems:
(1) unpolluted storm water, surface water, ground water, roof
runoff or subsurface drainage;
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(2) Unpolluted cooling water;
(3) Unpolluted industrial process water; or
(4) Other unpolluted drainage.
(b) In compliance with the Texas Water Quality Act and other
statutes, the approving authority may designate storm sewers and
other water courses into which unpolluted drainage described in
subsection (a) of this section may be diSCharged.
Sec. 19-81. Requirements for traps.
(a) DiSCharges requiring a trap include:
(1) Grease or waste containing grease in excessive amounts:
(2) Oil;
(3) Sand;
(4) Flammable wastes; and
(5) Other harmful ingredients.
(b) Any person responsible for discharges requiring a trap
shall, at his own expense and as required by the approving
authority;
(1) Provide equipment and facilities of a type and capacity
approved by. the approving authority;
(2) Locate the trap in a manner that provides ready and easy
accessibility for Cleaning and inspection; and
(3) Maintain the trap in effective operating condition.
Sec. 19-82.
Control manholes, meters, etc., for building
sewer systems carrying industrial wastes.
Any person responsible for discharges through
sewer system carrying industrial wastes shall, at his
and as required by the approving authority:
(1) InstalY an accessible and safely located control manhole;
a building
own expense
(2) Install meters and other appurtenance to facilitate
observation, sampling and measurement of the waste; and
(3) Maintain such equipment and facilities.
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,
Charges and agreement for collection and treatment
of industrial waste.
sec. 19-83.
(a) Persons making discharges of industrial waste shall pay a
charge to cover the cost of collection and treatment.
(b) When discharges of industrial waste are approved by the
approving authority, the city or its authorized represeiltative
shall enter into an agreement providing for the terms of
acceptance by the city and payment by the person making the
discharge.
(c) If the volume or character of industrial waste to be
treated by the city does not cause overloading of the sewage
collection, treatment or disposal facilities of the city, then
prior to approval, the city and the person making the discharge
shall enter into an agreement which provides that the discharger
pay an industrial waste charge to be determined from the schedule
of charges set out in this section.
(d) If the volume or character of industrial waste to be
treated by the city requires that waste water collection,
treatment or other disposal facilities of the city be improved,
expanded or enlarged in order to treat the waste, then prior to
approval the city and the person making the discharge shall enter
into an agreement which provides that the discharger pay in full
all added costs the city may incur due to acceptance of the
waste. Such agreement shall include but not be limited to:
(1) Amortization of all capital outlay for collecting and
treating the ~aste, including new capital outlay and the
proportionate part of the value of the existing system
used in handling and treating the waste.
(2) operation and maintenance costs including salaries and
wages, power costs, costs of chemicals and supplies,
proper allowances for maintenance, depreciation, overhead
and office expense.
Amortization shall be completed in a thirty (30) year period
and payment shall include all debt service costs.
(e) Industrial waste charges shall be calculated by the
following formula:
ISS = V[0.12(BOD-250 + 0.08(SS-250)]
ISS = Industrial Waste Surcharge in dollars
V = Volume discharge in million gallons
BOD = Five days at 20 degrees C BOD of the industrial waste
(mg/l)
SS = suspended solids of the industrial waste (mg/l)
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,The city shall review at least annually the basis for
determining charges and shall adjust the unit treatment cost in
the _.formula to reflect increases or decreases in 'waste water
treatment costs based on the previous year's experience.
(f)
annually
based on
The city shall adjust charges to a discharger at least
to reflect changes in the characteristics of waste water
the results of sampling and testing.
Increases in charges shall be retroactive for two (2)
periods and shall continue for six (6) billing periods,
subsequent tests determine that the charge should be
increased.
billing
unless
further
(g) The city shall bill the discharger by the month and shall
show industrial waste charges as a separate item on the regular
bill for water and wastewater charges. The discharger shall pay
monthly in accordance with the provisions of article I of this
chapter and the city is entitled to exercise the sanction
provided for by article I for failure to pay the bill when due.
Sec.
19-84.
Termination of disposal service to industrial
customers.
(a)
service
when:
The
and
city may terminate water and waste water disposal
disconnect an industrial customer from the system
(1) Acids or chemicals damaging to wastewater lines or the
treatment process are released to the sewer system
causing rapid dete~ioration of these st~ctures or
interfering with proper conveyance and treatment .of
wastewater;
(2) A governmental agency informs the city that the effluent
from the waste water treatment plant is no longer of a
quality permitted for diSCharge to a watercourse, and it
is found that the customer is delivering waste water to
the city'S system that cannot be sufficiently treated or
required treatment that is not provided by the city as
normal domestic treatment; or a violation of Cibolo
Creek MUnicipal Authority and New Braunfels Utility code.
(3) The industrial customer:
a
DiSCharges
violation
authority;
industrial waste or waste water that is in
of the permit issued by the approving
b Dischar~es waste water at an uncontrolled, variable
rate in sufficient quantity to cause an imbalance in
the waste water treatment system;
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c Fails to pay monthly bills for water and wastewater
services when due; or
,
d Repeats a discharge of prohibited wastes to public
sewer systems.
(b) If service is discontinued pursuant to subsection (a)(2)
of this section, the city shall:
(1) Disconnect the customer;
(2) SUpply the customer with the governmental agency's report
and provide the customer with all pertinent information;
and
(3) Continue disconnection until such time as the industrial
customer provides additional pretreatment or other
facilities designated to remove the objectionable
characteristics from his industrial wastes.
Sec.
19-85.
Entering property for enforcement of article;
indemnification of owner or occupant against
damages.
(a) The Public Works Director and other duly authorized
employees of the city bearing proper credentials and
identification are entitled to enter any public or private
property at any reasonable time for the purpose of enforcing this
article. Any employee acting under this authority shall observe
the rules and regulations concerning safety, internal security
.~ fire protection.promulgated.by the. owner or occupant of the
premises.
(b) Except when caused by negligence or failure of the owner
or occupant of the premises to maintain safe conditions, the city
shall indemnify the owner or occupant against loss or damage to
his property by city employees and against liability claims and
demands for personal injury or property damage asserted against
the owner or occupant and growing out of any sampling operation
conducted pursuant to this article.
(c) The superintendent and other duly authorized employees of
the' city beaj:ing proper credentials and identification are
entitled to enter all private properties through which the city
holds a negotiated easement for the purpose of:
(1) Inspection,
repair.
observation, measurement,
sampling,
or
(2) Maintenance of any portion of the sewerage system lying
within the easements.
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(3) Conducting any other authorized activity.
-Ail activities shall be
terms of the negotiated
property involved.
conducted in full accordance with the
easement pertaining to the private
Sec. 19-86. Limitation on inquiries under article.
No person acting under authority of this article may inquire
into any processes, including metallurgical, chemical, oil
refining, ceramic, paper or other industries, beyond that point
having a direct bearing on the kind and source of diSCharge to
the public sewer systems.
Sec.
19-87. Notice of and penalty and remedies for violations
of article.
(a) The city shall serve persons diSCharging in violation of
this article with written notice stating the nature of the
violation and providing a reasonable time limit for satisfactory
compliance. No person shall continue diSCharging in violation of
this article beyond the time limit provided in such notice.
(b) Any person who continues prohibited diSCharges beyond the
time limit prescribed in the notice given pursuant to subsection
(a) above shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction,
shall be punished as prescribed in section 1-8 of this Code for
each act of violation and for each day of violation.
(c) In addition to proceeding under authority of subsection
(b) of this section, the city is entitled to pursue all other
criminal and civil remedies to which i~ is entitled under
authority of state statutes or other city ordinances against a
person continuing prohibited discharges.
Sec. 19-88--19-95. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION
Sec.
19-96.
Drought and
Surcharges.
Emergency Water Management and
When the level of the Edwards Underground Aquifer declines to
644 feet above .sea level, the Mayor, with the advice and
recommendation of the City Manager and Public Works Director;
shall declare the Water Management Plan in effect.and a special
meeting' of the. City Council shall be called.'upon' the "City
Council's determination that action is required, the fOllowing
provisions shall be placed in effect.
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, (a) The City of Schertz Water Management Plan attached and
ident~fied as Exhibit 6.
(b) It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any
residence or business to fail to comply with the Water Management
Plan.
(c) Staging Criteria for Water Management.
Staging Criteria for Water Management.
Stage
Stage
Stage
1. Water Awareness. Initiated when the level in
the Bexar County observation well is at 644 feet.
Terminated at the discretion of the City Manager in
consultation with the Edwards underground Water
District considering the existing water level,
current precipitation and the outlook for additional
precipitation. (It is anticipated that a water
awareness program will become an ongoing City
activity).
2. Water Watch. Initiated when the water level in
the Bexar County observation well is at 628 feet.
Terminated at the discretion of the City Manager in
consultation with the Edwards Underground Water
District considering the existing water level,
current precipitation and the outlook for additional
precipitation. Upon termination, STAGE 1 becomes
effective.
3. Water Warning. Initiated when the water level
in the Bexar County observation well is at 612 teet.
Terminated at the discretion of the City Manager in
consultation with the Edwards Underground Water
District considering the existing water level,
current precipitation and the outlook for additional
precipitation. Upon termination, STAGE 2 becomes
effective.
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4. Water Emergency. Initiated at the discretion of
the City Council upon recommendation by the City
Manager to maintain the public health, safety and
welfare. Terminated at the discretion of the City
Council upon recommendation by the City Manager in
consultation with the Edwards Underground Water
District considering the existing water level,
current precipitation, and the outlook for
additional precipitation. ~on termination, STAGE 3
becomes effective.
5. EmergencY-Mandatory Rationing. Additional
drought measures as determined by the City of
Schertz and Edwards Underground Water District to
protect human health and safety and live stock
watering.
5-A. Water Emergency-Mandatory Rationing. Natural
disaster and/or mechanical failure damaging the
water prOduction facilities, storage tanks and/or
distribution system.
(d) In addition to the standard rates for water use in
existence at the time of implementation of the Water Management
Plan, there will be an additional surCharge during drought and
emergency conditions in the fOllowing stages:
Stage
Stage
Stage
3: an additional drought surcharge of two dollars
($2.00) per thousand (1,000) gallons used per month
in excess of fifteen thousand(15,OOO) gallons for
all residential users.
4: an additional drought surcharge of three dollars
($3.00) per thousand (1,000) gallons used per month
in excess of thirteen (13,000) gallons for all
residential users.
5: an additional drought and/or emergency surcharge
of three dollars ($3.00) per thousand (1,000)
gallons used per month in excess of ten thousand
(10,000) gallons for all residential users.
(e) The provisions of Stage 5-A shall remain in effect from
the day the Mayor declares that a water emergency exists and
shall continue in effect from day to day until such time that the
need or water emergency no longer exists.
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,(f) An appropriate and fair pro rata formula will be used to
dete~ne billing rates based on number of days mand~tory water
conservation declaration remains in effect.
Sec. 19-97. Penalty.
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor;
and upon conviction, shall be fined in any sum not exceeding two
hundred dollars ($200.00), and each and eve1='Y day the violation
continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
Sec. 19-98--19-105. Reserved.
ARTICLZ V. WATKR AND WAS'l'BWA'l'ER CAPITAL RECOVERY FBBS*
DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 19-106 Short Title
This Article shall be known and cited as the Water and
Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees Article.
Sec. 19-107 Intent
This Article is intended to impose water and wastewater
capital recovery fees, as established in this Article, in order
to finance public facilities, the demand for which is generated
by new development in the designated service area.
Sec. 19-108 Authority
The City is authorized to enact this Article by its Charter
and Chapter 395, as amended, the Local Government Code, (Senate
Bill 336 enacted by the 70th Texas Legislature) and its
successors, which authorize home rule cities, among others, to
enact or impose impact fees (capital Recovery Fees) on land
within their corporate boundaries or extraterritorial
jurisdictions, and on persons with whom they have a water or
wastewater service contract, as charges or assessments imposed
against new development in order to generate revenue for funding
or, recouping the costs of capital improvements or facility
expansions necessitated by and attributable to such new
development. The provisions of this Article shall not be
construed to limit the power of the City to adopt this Article
pursuant to any other, source of.J..ocal authority, nor to utilize
any other methods or powers otherwise available for accomplishing
the purposes set forth herein, either in substitution of or in
conjunction with this Article. Guidelines may be developed by
resolution or otherwise to implement and administer this Article.
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See; 19-109 Definitions
As' applied in this Article, the fOllowing words' and terms
shall be used:
(a)
maximum
imposed
Assessment The determination of the amount
Capital Recovery Fee per Service Unit which
on new development pursuant to this Article.
of
can
the
be
(b) Buildina Permit
for the construction,
structure.
- Written permission issued by the
repair, alteration or addition
City
to a
(c) Canital construction Cost of Service Costs of
constructing capital improvements or facility expansions,
including and limited to the construction contract price,
surveying and engineering fees, land acquisition costs (including
land purchases, court awards and costs, attorney's fees, and
expert witness fees) and the fees actually paid or contracted to
be paid to an independent qualified engineer or financial
consultant preparing or updating the Capital Improvements Program
who is not an employee of the City.
(d) Canital Imorovements Advisorv Committee (Advisorv
Committee) - Advisory committee, consisting of the planning and
Zoning Commission, inCluding one regular or ad hoc member who is
not an employee of the City and is a representative of the real
estate, development, or building industries, and inCluding one
member representing the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City
if fees are to be assessed in the extraterritorial juriSdiction;
which committee is appointed to regularly review and update the
Capital Improvements Program in accordance with the requirements
of the Act.
(e) Canital Imnrovements
identifies water and wastewater
expansions pursuant to which
assessed.
Proaram
capital
Capital
(CIP) Plan which
improvements or facility
Recovery Fees may be
(f) ~Dital Recovery Fee - Fee to be imposed upon new
developments, calculated based upon the costs of facilities
related to the development that creates the need for such
facilities. Capital Recovery Fees do not include dedication of
rightS-Of-way or easements, or construction or. dedication of
site-related water distribution or wastewater collection
facilities required by other ordinances of the City Code;, or
Feespia6ed . intrust funds for 'thepu1='Pose of reimbursing
developers for oversizing or constructing water or sewer mains or
lines.
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(g) ~- City of Schertz.
.(h) city Council (Council) - Governing body of 'the City of
Schertz.
(i) Commercial Develooment
Article, all development which
industrial.
For the
is neither
pUrPoses of
residential
this
nor
(j) Comorehensive plan (Master plan) - The comprehensive
long-range plan, adopted by the City council, which is intended
to guide the growth and development of the City which includes
analysis, recommendations and proposals for the City regarding
such topics as population, economy, housing, transportation,
community facilities and land use.
(k) Duolex A structure on a single lot designed to
accommodate two dwelling units, as authorized under the City's
zoning regulations.
(1) Existina Develooment - All property within the service
area which has a water or wastewater connection.
(m) Faci1itv Exoansion - The expansion of the capacity of an
existing facility which serves the same function as an otherwise
necessary new capital improvement in order that the existing
facility may serve new development. Facility expansion does not
include the repair, maintenance, modernization, or expansion of
an existing facility to better serve existing development.
(n) Final Subdivision plat - The map, drawing or chart on
which is provided a subdivider's plan of a subdivision which has
received final approval by the Planning and Zoning commission or
City Council and is recorded with the office of the County Clerk
of the County in which subdivision is located.
(0) Fourolex A structure on a single lot designed to
accommodate four dwelling units, as authorized under the City'S
zoning regulations.
(p) Growth-Related Costs - Capital Construction Costs of
Service related to providing additional Service units to new
development, either from excess capacity in existing facilities,
from facility expansions or from new capital facilities.
Growth-related costs do not include:
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,(1) Construction, acquisition, or expansion of public
, facilities or assets other than capital improvements or
facility expansions identified in the Capital
Improvements Program;
(2) Repair, operation, or maintenance of existing or new
capital improvements or facility expansions;
(3) upgrading, updating, expanding, or replacing existing
capital improvements to serve existing development in
order to meet stricter safety, efficiency, environmental,
or regu1ato1='y standards;
(4)
upgrading, updating,
capital improvements
existing development;
expanding, or
to provide
replacing existing
better service to
(5) Administrative and operating costs of the City; and
(6) Principal payments and interest or other finance charges
on bonds or other indebtedness, except for such payments
for growth-related facilities contained in the Capital
Improvements Program.
(q) Industrial Develooment Development which
assigned to the industrial customer class of the
wastewater utilities; generally development in which
manufactured, or development which is ancillary
manufacturing activity.
will
water
goods
to
be
or
are
such
(r) Land Use Assumotions - Service area, and projections of
changes in land uses, densities, intensities, and population
therein over at least a10-year periOd, adopted by the City, as
may be amended from time to time, upon which the Capital
Improvement Program is based.
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'(s) Livina Unit Eauiva1ent (LUE) - Basis for establishing
equiv&aency among and within various customer classes based upon
the -relationship of the continuous duty maximum flow rate in
gallons per minute for a water meter of a given size and type
compared to the continuous duty maximum flow rate in gallons per
minute for a 5/8" diameter simple water meter, using American
Water Works Association C700-C703 standards. LUE'S for water
meters are as follows:
METER SIZE AND TYPB LUE'S
5/8" Simple 1.0
3/4" Simple 1.5
1" Simple 2.5
1 1/2" Simple 5.0
2" Simple 8.0
2" Compound 8.0
2" Turbine 10.0
3 Compound 16.0
3 Turbine 24.0
4 Compound 25.0
4 Turbine 42.0
6 Compound 50.0
6 Turbine 92.0
8 Compound 80.0
8 Turbine 160.0
10" Compound 115.0
10" Turbine 250.0
1211 Turbine 330.0
(t) New Develooment Subdivision of land; or the
construction, reconstruction, redevelopment, conversion,
structural alteration, relocation, or enlargement of any
structure; or any use or extension of the use of the land; any
of which increases the number of Service units for water or
wastewater service and requires the purchase of a new water or
wastewater tap. New development includes the sale of water or
wastewater taps resulting from the conversion of an individual
well, or septic or other individual waste disposal system, to the
City'S water or wastewater utility.
. (u) Offset The amount of the reduction of a Capital
Recovery Fee designed to fairly reflect the value of
system-related facilities,pursuant'to rules herein established
or administrative gUidelines, provided and funded by a developer
pursuant to, the .Cj.ty's .supdiv.iBion r~gul,at.iol'1S or requirEiment,s.
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(v) Residential Develooment - A lot developed for use
O~cupancy as a single-family residence, a duplex, a,triplex
fourplex.
and
or a
(w) Service Area - Area within the corporate boundaries and
within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City as defined
by the Municipal Annexation Act Chapter 43, as amended, Local
Government Code, to be served by the water and wastewater capital
improvements or facilities, expansions specified in the Capital
Improvements Program applicable to the service area.
(x) Service Unit - Standardized measure of consumption, use,
generation, or discharge attributable to an individual unit of
development calculated in accordance with generally accepted
engineering or planning standards for a particular category of
capital improvements or facility expansions, expressed in Living
Units Equivalent.
(y) Sinale-FamilY Residence - Single-family dwelling unit, as
authorized under the City'S zoning regulations.
(z) Site-related Facility - Improvement or facility which is
for the primary use or benefit of a new development and/or which
is for the primary purpose of safe and adequate provision of
water or wastewater facilities to serve the new development, and
which is not included in the Capital Improvements Program, and
for which the developer or property owner is solely responsible
under subdivision and other applicable regulations.
(aa) Suoerintendent - Superintendent of the City Water and
Wastewater Utilities.
(bb) System-related Facility - A capital improvement or
facility expansion which is designated in the Capital
Improvements Plan and which is not a site-related facility. A
system-related facility may include a capital improvement which
is located offsite, within or on the perimeter of the development
site.
(cc) TaD Purchase - The filing with the City of a written
application for a water or wastewater tap and the acceptance of
a"plicable Fees by the City. The term "tap purchase" shall not
be applicable to a master water meter or maste~ wastewater
connection . purchased from the City by a wholesale customer . such
as a water district, political subdivision of the State of Texas,
or other wholesale utility custome~; nor shall. it be applicable
to a meter purchased for and eXClusively dedicated to fire
protection.
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(dd). Triolex A structure on a single lot designed to
accomGodate three dwelling units, as authorized und~r the City's
zOn~ng regulations.
(ee) Wastewater Facilitv Improvement for providing
wastewater service, including but not limited to, land easements,
treatment facilities, lift stations, or interceptor mains.
Wastewater facility excludes wastewater lines or mains which are
constructed by developers, the costs of which are reimbursed from
charges paid by subsequent users of the facilities and which are
maintained in dedicated trusts. Wastewater facilities also
exclude dedication of on-site wastewater collection facilities
required by valid ordinances of the City and necessitated by and
attributable to the new development.
(ff) Wastewater Facilitv Exoansion Expansion of the
capacity of any existing wastewater improvement for the pUrPose
of serving new development, not including the repair,
maintenance, modernization or expansion of an existing wastewater
facility to serve existing development.
(gg) Wastewater Imorovements Plan - Portion of the CIP, as
may be amended from time to time, which identifies the wastewater
facilities or wastewater expansions and their associated costs
which are necessitated by and which are attributable to new
development, and for a periOd not to exceed ten (10) years, and
which are to be financed in whole or in part through the
imposition of wastewater facilities fees pursuant to this
Article.
(hh) Water Facilitv Improvement for providing water
service, including, but not limited to, land or easements, water
supply facilities, treatment facilities, pumping facilities,
storage facilities, or transmission mains. Water facility
excludes water lines or mains which are constructed by
developers, the costs of which are reimbursed from charges paid
by subsequent users of the facilities and which are maintained in
dedicated trusts. Water facilities also exclude dedication of
right-of-way or easements or construction or dedication of
on-site water distribution facilities required by valid
ordinances of the City and necessitated by and attributable to
th~ new development.
'(ii) Water Facilitv Exoaqsion - Expansion of the capacity of
any existing water improvement for the pUrPose of serving new
development, not including the repair, maintenance, modernization
or expansion of an existing .water facility to serve existing
development.
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, (jj) Water Imorovements Plan - Portion of the CIP, as may be
amended from time to time, which identifies the water facilities
or ..water expansions and their associated costs which are
necessitated by and which are attributable to new development,
and for a period not to exceed ten (10) years, and which are to
be financed in whole or in part through the imposition of water
facilities fees pursuant to this Article.
(kk) Wholesale Customers - Water or wastewater customers of
the City'S utilities who purchase utility service at wholesale
rates for resale to their retail customers.
Sec. 19-110 AppliCability of Capital Recovery Pees
(a) This Article shall be uniformly applicable
development which occurs within the water and wastewater
areas, except for new development which occurs within the
areas of the City'S wholesale customers.
to new
service
service
(b) No new development shall be exempt from the assessment of
Capital Recovery Fees as defined in this Article.
Sec. 19-111 Capital Recovery Pees as Conditions of Development
Approval
No application for new development shall be approved within
the City without assessment of Capital Recove1='y Fees pursuant to
this Article, and no water and wastewater connection shall be
issued unless the applicant has paid the Capital Recovery Fees
imposed by and calculated hereinunder.
Sec. 19-112 Bstablishment of Water and Wastewater Service
Areas
(a) The water and wastewater service areas are established as
shown on the Service Area Map which has been adopted by City
Council and is on file in the City Secretary's office.
(b) The service areas shall be established consistent with
any facility service area established in the CIP for each
utility. Additions to the service area may be designated by the
City Council consistent with the procedure set forth in Chapter
395 of the Local Government Code and its successors.
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~. 19-113 Land Use As8UIIIPtions
_Land use assumptions used in the development of ' the Capital
Recovery Fees are shown on the zoning Map on file in the City
Secretary's office. These assumptions may be revised by the City
Council according to the procedure set forth in Chapter 395 of
the Local Government Code and its successors.
Sec. 19-114 Service units
(a) Service Units are established in accordance with
generally accepted engineering and planning standards.
(b) Upon application for a building permit (for properties
inside the City c01='Porate limits) or upon tap purchase (for
properties outside the City C01='Porate limits), Service units for
the property in question shall be calculated based on Living
Units Equivalent as determined by the size of the water meter(s)
for the development, or alternatively, if in the judgment of the
Superintendent such compensation overstates or understates the
impact of such new development, the Superintendent, at the cost
and expense of the applicant, may obtain an engineer'S report
prepared by a qualified prOfessional engineer licensed to perform
such professional engineering services in the State of Texas,
which demonstrates that the number of LUE's of service for the
new development will be different.
(c) If a fire demand meter (tap) is purchased for a property,
the meter size utilized to calculate the number of LUE's shall be
the dimension of the portion of the fire dem~nd meter which
reflects the meter size which would provide only domestic service
to the property. Said reduced meter size shall then be utilized
to calculate the number of LUE's.
(1) The meter types used to calculate the number of LUE'S
shall be either simple or compound meters.
(2) To avoid the use of fire flow volumes for calculating
domestic usage, the owner of any property for which a
fire demand meter is purchased shall be required to
execute a restrictive covenant on a form approved by the
City Attorney, which covenant shall acknowledge the right
of the City to assess such Capital Recovery Fees to
subsequent owners of the property at.the full meter size.
Said covenant shall be executed prior to the purchase of
the fire demand meter and shall be .filed in the deed
records of the County.
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(d) upon application for a building permit for lots for which
no water meter has been purchased, Service Units for wastewater
for_$aid property shall be established by a professional engineer
licensed in the State of Texas, retained by the applicant at no
cost to the City, and shall be approved by the Superintendent.
(e) The City Council may revise the service units designation
according to the procedure set forth in the Act.
Sec. 19-115 Capital Recovery Fees Per Service Onit
(a) The maximum Capital Recovery Fee per Service Unit for
each service shall be computed by dividing (i) the growth-related
to the Capital Construction Cost of service for new development,
less the amount of any credits against such amount that are
attributable to rate or future tax contributions to CIP funding
by (ii) the total number of new Service Units Anticipated to be
needed within the Service Area. The Capital Construction Cost of
service and the projected number of New Service Units shall be
based on the land use assumptions for the Service Area as
established as part of the CIP. The maximum Capital Recovery
Fees per Service Unit for each service shall be established by
category of capital improvements and shall be set forth in
Exhibit 9 and Exhibit 10 to this Article.
(b) Exhibit 9 may be amended by the City Council according to
the procedure set forth in the Act.
(c) Current Capital Recovery Fees for water/wastewater and
adopted by this ordinance shall be set forth in Exhibit 10.
Sec. 19-116 Assessment of Capital Recovery Fees
(a) The assessment of the Capital Recovery Fee applicable to
such development shall be a prerequisite to the approval of any
sUbdivision of land or of any new development.
(b) Assessment of the Capital Recovery Fee for any new
development shall be made as follows:
(1) For a development which is submitted for approval
pursuant to the City'S subdivision regulations following
the effective date of this Article, assessment shall be
at the tiljle of final plat approval, and shall be the
amount of the Capital Recbvery Fee per Service Unit then
in effect, as provided in Exhibit 10 as set forth in
Section 19-115 (a). The City may provide the subdivider
with a copy of Exhibit 10 prior to final plat approval,
but such shall not constitute assessment within the
meaning of this Article.
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,
For a development which has received final plat approval
prior to the effective date of this Article or for which
no replatting is necessary, assessment sha~l be upon
issuance of building permit (for properties within the
cOrPorate boundaries) or upon tap purchase (for
properties outside the cOj:porate boundaries.)
(2)
(3)
Water demand related solely to fire protection is not
subject to assessment of a Capital Recovery Fee.
However, if the fire protection capacity of the fire
demand meter is routinely utilized for domestic pUj:poses
as evidenced by the registration of consumption recorded
on the City'S meter-reading and billing systems, the
current owner of the property, on the date of such
determination, shall be assessed the current Capital
Recove1='Y Fees for the fire protection capacity which has
been converted to domestic capacity by its routine usage
as domestic capacity.
(c) FOllowing assessment of the Capital Recove1='Y Fee pursuant
to subsection (b), no additional Capital Recove1='Y Fees or
increases thereof shall be assessed against that development
unless the number of Service units increases, as set forth under
Section 19-114.
(d) Following the lapse or expiration of approval for a plat,
a new assessment must be performed at the time a new application
for such development is filed.
Sec. 19-117 Calculation of Capital RecOV81='Y I'~s
(a) Upon application for a building permit (for properties
within 'the COj:porate boundaries of the City)' or upon application
for a water or wastewater tap (for properties outside the
cOj:porate boundaries of the City), the City shall compute the
Capital Recovery Fees due from the applicant in the following
manner:
(1) The number of LUE's shall be determined by the
the water meter purchased or by evaluation
Superintendent as determined according to
19-114 of this Article.
size of
of the
Section
(2) LUE's shall be summed for all meters purchased for the
development.
(3) The total Service Units shall be multiplied by
appropriate per-unit fee amount determined as set
in Section 19-115 of this Article; and
the
forth
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(4)
,
Fee credits and offsets shall be subtracted as determined
by the process prescribed in Section 19-115 of this
Article.
(b) The amount of Capital Recovery Fee due for a new
development shall not exceed an amount computed by multiplying
the Fee assessed per Service Unit pursuant to Section 19-115 of
this Article by the number of Service Units generated by the
development.
Sec. 19-118 Collection of capital Recovery Fees
(a) No building permit shall be issued and no tap shall be
purchased until all Capital Recovery Fees have been paid to the
City, or until a "notice of Capital Recovery Fee due" is recorded
as provided in this Section, except as provided otherwise by
contract.
(b) Capital Recovery Fees shall be collected
building permit issuance (for properties within
boundaries of the City) or at the time of tap
properties outside the corporate boundaries).
at the time of
the cOrPorate
purchase (for
(c) In the event that a water or wastewater tap is sold as
the result of a conversion from an individual well, or septic or
other individual waste disposal system, the appropriate Capital
Recovery Fee shall be collected at the time of tap purchase,
except as provided below:
(1) At the request of the applicant, and with the approval of
the Superintendent, the Capital Recovery Fees for such
. customers may be paid in increments over a period of not
more than 12 months, with interest computed on the unpaid
balance at the statutory rate as set forth in Article
1.03, Title 79, Article 5069-1.03, Texas Revised Civil
Statutes annotated, as amended, or any successor statute.
(2) If the applicant chooses this extended payment option,
the applicant shall, as a condition of tap sale, sign and
file with the City Clerk, and consent to the recordation
of, a "notice of Capital Recovery Fee due", which shall
be recorded as a lien against the Subject property. The
City shall release the lien held only upon payment in
full of the Capital Recovery Fees and any late penalties
and applicable interest.
(3) Late payments shall subject the applicant to a penalty of
ten percent of the amount due and additional interest in
addition to all other remedies available to the City as
lien holder.
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. (d) Upon the request of an applicant, the City may, at its
soie discretion, determine that lump sum payment by a feepayer
would.' result in undue economic hardship and may enter into a
payment agreement subject to the provisions below and according
to guidelines established by the City, as amended from time to
time.
(1) At the request of the applicant, and with the approval of
the Superintendent, the Capital Recovery Fees for
customers may be paid in increments over a period of not
more than 12 months, with interest computed on the unpaid
balance at the statutory rate as set forth in Article
1.03, Title 79, Article 5069-1.03, Texas Revised Civil
Statutes annotated, as amended, or any successor statute.
(2) If the applicant chooses this extended payment option,
the applicant shall, as a condition of tap sale, sign and
file with the City Clerk, and consent to the recordation
of, a "notice of capital Recovery Fee due", which shall
be recorded as a lien against the subject property. The
City shall release the lien held only upon payment in
full of the capital Recove1='Y Fees and any late penalties
and applicable interest.
(3) Late payments shall subject the applicant to a penalty of
ten percent of the amount due and additional interest in
addition to all other remedies available to the City as
lien holder.
(4) CUstomer hardship cases, at the discretion of the
superintendent, may be assisted. with a financial
assistance plan not to exc'eed 12 months with' a' 10%
administrative fee for handling the paperwork.
(e) It shall be the policy of the City to attempt to revise
any contracts which might exist with wholesale customers, or
which in the future may be entered into for wholesale service, in
such a manner that Capital Recovery Fees are collected from the
wholesale customer according to the number of LUE's attributable
to each retail meter for new development within the wholesale
customer's service area.
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Sec. 19-119 Offsets and Credits Against Capital Recovery Pees
-{-a) The City shall offset the present value of any
system-related facilities, pursuant to rules established in this
section, and which have been dedicated to and have been received
by the City, inClUding the value of rights-of-way or capital
improvements constructed pursuant to an agreement with the City,
against the amount of the Capital Recovery Fee due for that
category of capital improvement due from the contribution.
(b) The City shall credit Capital Recovery and pro rata Fees
which have been paid pursuant to Chapter(s) 19 of the City Code
prior to the effective date of this Article, and during the
periOd fOllowing adoption of this Article, against the amount of
a Capital Recovery Fee due for that catego1='y of capital
improvement, subject to guidelines established by the City,
(c) All offsets and credits against Capital Recovery Fees
shall be subject to the following limitations and shall be
granted based on this Article and additional standards
promulgated by the City, which may be adopted as administrative
guidelines.
(1) No offset credit shall be given for the dedication or
construction of site-related facilities.
(2) The unit costs used to calculate the offsets shall not
exceed those assumed for the capital improvements
included in the Capital Improvements Program for the
category of facility within the Service Area for which
t~eCapital Recovery. Fee is imposed.
(3) If an offset or credit applicable to a plat has not been
exhausted within ten (10) years from the date of the
acquisition of the first building permit issued or
connection made after the effective date of this Article
or within.such period as may be otherwise designated by
contract, such offset or credit shall lapse.
(4) In no event will the City reimburse the property owner or
developer for an offset or credit when no Capital
Recovery Fees for the new development can be collected
pursuant to this Article or for any amount exceeding the
total Capital ReCOve1='y Fees due for the development for
that category. of capital improvement, unless otherwise
agreed to by the City.
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, (d) An applicant for new development must apply for an offset
or c:r::;edit against Capital Recovery Fees due for the , development
either at the time of application for final plat approval or at
the time of building permit application (for properties within
the cOrPorate boundaries) or at the time of tap purchase (for
properties outside the corporate boundaries), unless the City
agrees to a different time.
The applicant shall file a petition for offsets or credits
with the City.
(e) The available offset credit associated with the
shall be applied against a Capital Recovery Pee at time of
first fee payment for properties within that plat in
following manner:
plat
the
the
(1) Such offset or credit shall be prorated equally among all
living units equivalent within the development, as
calculated in Section 19-114 of this Article, and remain
applicable to such LOB's, to be applied at the time of
filing and acceptance of an application for a building
permit (or at the time of tap purchase for properties
outside the corporate boundaries) against Capital
Recovery Fees due.
(2) If the total number of LUE's used by the City in the
original offset or credit calculation described in (1) is
eventually exceeded by the number of total LOB's realized
by the actual development, the City may, at its sole
discretion, collect the full Capital Recovery Fee
.exclusive of any associated offsets or credits for the
excess LUE's. .
(3)
At its
alternative
the owner.
sole discretion, the City may authorize
credit or offset agreements upon petition by
Sec. 19-120 Bstablishment of Accounts
(a) The City Finance Department shall establish separate
interest-bearing accounts in a bank authorized to receive
deposits of City funds, for each major category of capital
facility for which a Capital RecoveJ:'y Fee is imposed pursuant to
'this Article.
(b) Interest earned by each account shall be credited to
account and shall be used solely for the purposes' specified
funds authorized in Section 19-121 of this Article.
that
for
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(c) The City's Finance Departmentsha11 establish adequate
finan~ial and accounting controls to ensure that Cap~ta1 Recovery
Fee~ disbursed from the account are utilized sOlely for the
purposes authorized in Section 19-121 of this Article.
Disbursement of funds shall be authorized by the City at such
times as are reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and
intent of this ArtiCle; provided, however, that any Capital
Recovery Fee paid to the City shall be expended within a
reasonable period of time, but not to exceed ten (10) years from
the date the fee is deposited into the account.
(d) The City Finance Department shall maintain and keep
adequate financial records for each account, which shall show the
source and disbursement of all revenues, which shall account for
all monies received, and which shall ensure that the disbursement
of funds from each account shall be used solely and eXClusively
for the provision of projects specified in the Capital
Improvements Program as system-related capital projects. The
City Finance Department shall also maintain such records as are
necessary to ensure that refunds are appropriately made under the
provision in Section 19-123 of this Article.
Sec. 19-121 Use of Proceeds of Capital Recovery Fee Accounts
(a) The Capital Recovery Fees collected pursuant to this
Article may be used to finance or to recoup capital construction
costs of service. Capital Recovery Fees may also be used to pay
the principal sum and interest and other finance costs on bonds,
notes or other obligations issued by or on behalf of the City to
finance such capital improvements or facilities expansions.
(b) Capital Recovery Fees collected pursuant to this Articie
shall not be used to pay for any of the fOllowing expenses:
(1) Construction, acquisition or expansion of capital
improvements or assets other than those identified for
growth-related costs for the appropriate utility in the
Capital Improvements Program;
(2)
Repair, operation,
capital improvements
growth related.
or maintenance of existing
or facilities expansions;
or new
unless
(3) Upgrading, expanding or replacing existing capital
improvements to serve existing development in order to
meet stricter safety, efficiency, 4;lnvlronmental or
regulatory standards;'
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(4) Upgrading, expanding or replacing existing capital
improvements to provide better service ,to existing
development; provided, however, that Capital Recovery
Fees may be used to pay the costs of upgrading, expanding
or replacing existing capital improvements in order to
meet the need for new capital improvements generated by
new development; or
(5) Administrative and operating costs of the City.
Sec. 19-122 Appeals
(a) The property owner or applicant for new development may
appeal the following decisions to the Superintendent:
(1) The applicability of a Capital Recovery Fee to the
development;
(2) The amount of the Capital Recovery Fee due;
(3) The application of an offset or credit against a Capital
Recovery Fee due;
(4) The amount .of the refund due, if any.
(b) The burden of proof shall be on the appellant to
demonstrate that the amount of the Capital Recovery Fee or the
amount of the offset or credit was not calculated according to
the applicable Capital Recovery Fee schedule or the guidelines
established from determining offsets and credits.
(c) The appellant may appeal the decision of the
Superintendent to the City Manager. If the appeal is accompanied
by a bond or other sufficient surety satisfactory to the City
Manager in an amount equal to the original determination of the
Capital Recovery Fee due, the development application or tap
purchase may be processed while the appeal is pending.
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s 19-123
Sec~ 19-123 Refunds
J.a) Any Capital Recovery Fee or portion thereof collected
pursuant to this Article which has not been expended within ten
(10) years from the date of payment, shall be refunded, upon
written application therefore by the record owner of the property
at the time the refund is paid. If the Capital Recovery Fee was
paid by another governmental entity, such refund shall also
include interest calculated from the date of collection to the
date of refund at the statutory rate as set forth in Article
1.03, Title 79, (Article 5069-1.03, Texas Revised civil Statutes
annotated, as amended), or any successor on the amount of the
Capital Recove1='y Fee.
(b) If a refund is due pursuant to subsection (a) of this
Section, the refund of unexpended fee payments, including
interest from the date of payment, shall be made to the current
record owner or governmental entity.
(c) ~on completion of all the capital improvements or
facilities expansions identified in the Capital Improvements
Program upon which the Fee was based, the City shall recalculate
the maximum Fee per Service Unit using the actual costs for the
improvements or expansions. If the maximum Fee per Service Unit
based on actual cost is less than the Fee per Service Unit paid,
the City shall refund the difference, if such difference exceeds
the Fee paid by more than ten percent (10%). The refund to the
record owner or governmental entity shall be calculated by
multiplying such difference by the number of service units for
the development for which the Fee was paid, and interest due
shall be calculated upon that amount~
(d)
Capital
Fees if:
Upon the request of an owner of the property on which a
Recovery Fee has been paid, the City shall refund such
(1) Existing service is available and service is denied; or
(2)
Service was not
the City has
facilities to
payment; or
available when the Fee was collected
failed to commence construction
provide service within two years of
and
of
Fee
(3) Service was not available when the Fee was collected and
has not subsequently been made available within' a
reasonabie period of time considering the type of capital
. illlprovement .or facility expansion to be constructed, but
in any event later than five (5) years from the date of
Fee payment.
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SCHERTZ CODE
(e) The City shall refund an appropriate proportion of
Capital Recovery Fee payments in the event that a previously
purchalJed water meter is replaced with a smaller meter, based on
the -LOB differential of the two meter sizes and the per-LOB fee
at the time of the original Fee payment, less an administrative
charge of $50.00.
(f) petition for refunds shall be submitted to the
Superintendent on a form provided by the City for such pUrPose.
Within one month of the date of receipt of a petition for refund,
the Superintendent must provide the petitioner, in writing, with
a decision on the refund request, inCluding the reasons for the
decision. If a refund is due to the petitioner, the
Superintendent shall notify the City Treasurer and reQUest that a
refund payment be made to the petitioner. The petitioner may
appeal the determination to the City Council, as set forth in
Section 19-122 of this Article.
Sec. 19-124 updates to Plan and Revision of Fees
The City shall review the land use assumptions and Capital
Improvements Program for water and wastewater facilities at least
every three years, the first three year period which shall
commence from the date of the adoption of the Capital
Improvements Program referenced herein. The City Council shall
accordingly then make a determination of whether changes to the
land use assumptions, Capital Improvements Program or Capital
Recovery Fees are needed and shall, in accordance with the
procedures set forth in the Act, either update the Fees or make a
determination that no update is necessa1='Y.
Sec. 19-125 Functions of Advisory Committee
(a) The functions of the Advisory Committee are those set
forth in the Act, and shall include the following;
(1) Advise and assist the City
assumptions;
in adopting land
use
(2) Review the Capital Improvements Program regarding water
and wastewater capital improvements and file written
comments thereon;
(3) Monitor and evaluate implementation .of the Capital
Improvements Program;
(4) Advise the City of the need to update or revise the land
use assumptions, Capital Improvements Program and Capital
Recovery Fees; and
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WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
s 19-127
(5) File a semiannual report evaluating the progress of the
, City in achieving the Capital Improvements Program and
identifying any problems in implementing the plans or
administering the Capital Recovery Fees.
(b) The City shall make available to the Advisory Committee
any professional reports prepared in the development or
implementation of the Capital Improvements Program.
(c) The Council shall adopt procedural rules for the
Committee to follow in carrying out its duties.
Sec. 19-126 Agreement for Capital Improvements
(a) The City Council may approve the owner of a new
development to construct or finance some of the public
improvements identified in the CIP. In the case of such
approval, the property owner must enter into an agreement with
the City prior to Fee collection. The agreement shall be on a
form approved by the City, and shall establish the estimated cost
of improvement, the schedule for initiation and completion of the
improvement, a requirement that the improvement shall be
completed to City standards, and any other terms and conditions
the City deems necessa1='y. The Superintendent shall review the
improvement plan, verify costs and time schedules, determine the
amount of the applicable credit for such improvement to be
applied to the otherwise applicable Capital Recovery Fee before
submitting the proposed agreement to Council for approval.
(b) The City and such owner either may agree that the costs
incurred or funds a~vanced will be credited against the Capital
Recovery Fees otherwise due from the new development, or they may
agree that the City shall reimburse the owner for such costs from
Capital Recovery Fees paid from other new developments which will
use such capital improvements or facility expansions, which Fees
shall be collected and reimbursed to the owner at the time the
other new development records its plats.
Sec. 19-127 Use of Other Financing Mechanisms
(a) The City may, at its sole discretion, finance water and
wastewater capital improvements of facilities expansions
designated in the Capital Improvements Program through the
issuance of bonds or other obligations, through the formation of
public improvement districts or other assessment districts, or
through any other authori~ed mechanism, in such manner and
subject to such limitations as may be provided by law, in
addition to the use of Capital Recovery Fees.
1201
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SCHERTZ CODE
,(b) Except as herein otherwise provided, the assessment and
collection of a Capital Recovery Fee shall be . additional and
supp~emental to, and not in substitution of, any other tax, fee,
charge or assessment which is lawfully imposed on and due against
the property.
(c) The Council may decide that the City shall pay all or
part of Capital Recovery Fee due for a new development taking
into account available offsets and credits pursuant to duly
adopted criteria.
capital Recovery Fees as Additional
Supplemental Regulation
(a) Capital Recovery Fees established by this Article are
additional and supplemental to, and not in substitution of, any
other requirements imposed by the City on the development of land
or the issuance of building permits or the sale of water or
wastewater taps or the issuance of certificates of occupancy.
Such Fees are intended to be consistent with and to further the
policies of City'S Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvements
Program, zoning Ordinance, subdivision regulations and other City
pOlicies, ordinances and resolutions by which the City seeks to
ensure the provision of adequate public facilities in conjunction
with the development of land.
and
Sec. 19-128
(b) This Article shall not affect, in any manner, the
permissible use of property, density of development, design, and
improvement standards and requirements, or any other aspect of
the development of land or provision of public improvements
subject to the zoning and subdivision regulations .or other
regulations of the City, which shall be operative and remain in
full force and effect without limitation with respect to~ll such
development.
Sec. 19-129 Relief Procedures
(a) Any person who has paid a Capital Recovery Fee or an
owner of land upon which a Capital Recovery Fee has been paid may
petition the City Manager to determine whether any duty required
by this Article has not been performed within the time so
prescribed. The petition shall be in writing and shall state the
nature of the unperformed duty and request that the act be
performed within sixty (60) days of the request. If the City
Manager determines that the duty is required pursuant to this
Article and is late in being performed, he shall cause the duty
to commence within sixty (60) days of the date of the request and
to continue until completion.
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WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
s 19-129
, . (b) The Council may grant a variance or waiver from any'
requirement of this Article, upon written request by a developer
or ~Wner of property subject to this Article, and only upon
finding that a strict application of such requirement would, when
regarded as a whole, result in confiscation of the property.
Sec. 19-130--19-138. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. WATKR FACILITIBS l"BBS
Sec. 19-139 Water Service Area
(a) There is hereby established a water service area as
depicted on Exhibit 7, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
(b) The boundaries of the water service area may be amended
from time to time, and new water service areas may be delineated,
pursuant to the procedures in Section 19-112 of this Article.
Sec. 19-140 Water Improvement Plan
(a) The
as Exhibit
herein.
Water Improvement Plan for the City is hereby adopted
11 attached hereto and incorporated by reference
(b) The Water Improvement Plan may be amended from time to
time, pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Act.
Sec. 19-141 Water Facilities Fees
(a) The maximum Capital RecoveJ:'y Fees per Service Unit for
water facilities are hereby adopted and incorporated in Exhibit 9
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
(b) The Capital Recovery Fees per Service Unit
facilities are hereby adopted and incorporated in
attached hereto and may be amended from time to time,
the procedures in Section 19-115 of this Article.
for water
Exhibit 10
pursuant to
Sec. 19-142--19-150. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. WASTKWATKR FACILITIBS l"BBS
Sec. 19-151 Wastewater Service Area
(a) There is hereby established a wastewater service area as
depicted on Bxhibit 7, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
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s 19-52
SCHERTZ CODE
(b) The boundaries of the wastewater service area
amended from time to time, and new water service areas
deli~~ated, pursuant to the procedures in Section 19-112.
may
may
be
be
Sec. 19-152 Wastewater ~rovement Plan
(a) The Wastewater Improvement Plan for the City is hereby
adopted as Exhibit 12 attached hereto and inco1='Porated by
reference herein.
(b) The Wastewater Improvement Plan may be amended from time
to time, pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Act.
Sec. 19-153 Wastewater Facilities Fees
(a) The maximum capital Recovery Fees per Service Unit for
wastewater facilities are hereby adopted and inco1='Porated in
Exhibit 9 attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
(b) The Capital Recovery Fees per Service unit for wastewater
facilities are hereby adopted and inCOrPorated in Exhibit 10
attached hereto and may be amended from time to time, pursuant to
the procedures in Section 19-115 of this Article.
The provisions of this Article shall be liberally construed
to effectively carry out its pU1='Poses, which are hereby found and
declared to be in furtherance of the public health, safety, and
welfare. Any member of the Councilor any City official or
employee charged with the enforcement of this Article, acting for
the City in the discharge of his or her duties, shall not thereby
render himself. or herself personally liable and is hereby
relieved from all personal liability for any damage that might
accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or
permitted in the discharge of said duties.
Sec. 19-154--19-160. Reserved.
ARTICLB VI. NEW AND ABANDONBD OR DBTKRIORATED WELLS
Sec. 19-161. well Construction and Drilling
(a) wells not permitted. No person, firm, or c01='Poration
will be permitted to construct or drill a well within the City of
Schertz where such well would be located within five hundred
(500) linear feet of an existing water distribution main.
(b) Permit required. No person, firm, or c01='Poration shall
construct, drill, cap or plug a well within the c01='Porate limits
of the City of Schertz without Obtaining a permit. Said permit
must certify that any new w~ll site is no closer than five
hundred (500) linear feet to an existing water distribution main.
1204
WATER,WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
s 19-'165
(c) Permit fee. Permit fee for construction, drilling,
capping or plugging a well is $25.00.
o
(d) License Required. Any person, firm or c01='Poration
constructing, drilling, capping or plugging a well within the
c01='Porate limits of the City of Schertz shall possess a current
license issued by the State of Texas.
(e) Bond Required. Any person, firm or
constructing, drilling, capping or plugging a well
corporate limits of the City of Schertz shall
performance bond made in the amount of $5,000.00 made
the City of Schertz.
cOrPoration
within the
furnish a
in favor of
Sec.
19-162.
Regulations for constructing or drilling a n_
well.
Any person, firm or c01='Poration constructing or drilling a
well within the c01='Porate limits of the City of Schertz shall
comply with the drilling rules and regulations as set forth by
the Texas Water Commission, Texas Water Well Drillers Board and
the Texas Department of Health.
Sec. 19-163. Al>andoned or Deteriorated Wells.
No person, firm or c01='Poration shall abandon a well or
maintain a well which has deteriorated without plugging or
capping. Plugging or capping procedures will be performed within
30 days after notification by the City of Schertz of the wells
condition. All plugging or capping procedures must comply with
standards and procedures adapted .by the Texas Water Commission.
Sec.
19-164.
Plugging or capping old well wben new well
drilled.
Any person, firm or c01='Poration drilling a new well to
replace an existing well, is required to plug or cap the old well
within 15 days after completion of the new well.
Sec. 19-165. Inspections required.
Inspections as necessary will be performed by the Inspection
Department or the Water and Wastewater Department to guarantee
the health and safety of the ~ublic.
a. Inspections: Required inspections are preliminary site
inspection and final inspection.
1205
s 19-165 SCHERTZ CODE
,b. Inspection Fees:
~1) Preliminary site and final inspection $100.00
(2) Reinspection fee (all inspections required after (1)
above. $ 50.00
1206
WATER, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
s 19-Ex.1
EXHIBIT 1
,
UTILITY UTBNSION POLICY
Sec. 19-Bxl.1 Definitions
(a) City or City's Share: These words are always synonymous
with the City of Schertz, Texas.
(b) City'S Cost: The portion of the total cost for utility
capacity in excess of the size required of the Developer and
those immediate properties to be served.
(c) Developer:
utilities.
The person requesting the extension of
(d) Developer's Cost: The total cost of utilities (including
the Developer'S share of previous oversize lines, extra depth and
lift stations to support the extension) sufficient to provide
service (inCluding fire protection); minus any pro rata shares
paid at the time of installation, and the City'S cost.
(e) Ordinance: City of Schertz Ordinance No.
Subdivision Ordinance.
80-S-13
(f) Pro Rata Share: The portion of the Developer'S cost of
the utilities that has been assessed to each individual property
owner.
(g) Total Cost: The total cost of the utility including
engineering, administrative and contingency costs.
(h) Utilities: Pertaining
labor, ditChing, engineering,
hydrants, valves, fittings, lift
necessary to furnish water and
plus any administrative charges.
to the installed cost including:
and material of line, fire
station, and other appurtenances
sewer service to a Subdivision,
Sec.
19-Ex1.2.
Extension to developments or properties
within the corporate limits of the City
of Schertz, Texas, shall be in the mAnner
herein prescribed:
(a) The cost to the Developer or the person requesting the
extension:
Exhibit 1
Water & Sewer
Extension Policy
1207
19-Ex.1
SCHERTZ CODE
(1) The Developer will pay 100% of the total cost of
extensions from existing City utilities including the
cost of Right of Way (R.O.W.) acquisition, for utilities
sufficient to provide service (including fire protection)
and the City will pay for utilities in excess of the size
required of the Developer. The Developer's cost will be
reduced by the amount the other assessed property owners
(according to Schedule I) contribute at the time of the
installation. If the Developer can obtain the pro rata
shares from all the assessed property owners at the time
of installation, the Developer's cost would be reduced to
his pro rata share of the total cost. The Developer may
recover the difference between the total cost of the
utilities, excluding the City'S cost, and the sum of his
pro rata costs and any other properties' pro rata costs
paid at the time of installation (see paragraph 4).
"
(2) It shall be the Developer's Obligation to acquire
right-of-way needed to extend utility lines from their
present terminus or nearest location to Developer's
property, the cost of which shall be reimbursable as set
forth above. The location, width and cost of such
right-of-way, shall b4;l subject .to the approval of the
City. Should the Developer be unable to acquire the
needed right-of-way, the City may, at its option, assist
in acquiring same.
(3) The Developer shall pay in cash or provide an
unconditional guarantee from a financial institution,
approved by the City, for the Developer's share of the
utility extensions as determined by the City. ' Such
guarantees shall be.filed with the City Manager of the
City of Schertz in letter form from the financial
institution and signed by its principal loan officer.
The letter shall state the name of the subdivision and
shall list the improvements which the Developer is
required to provide. This payment or guarantee must be
filed with the City Manager of the City of Schertz prior
to final plat approval.
Exhibit 1
Water & Sewer
Extension pOlicy
1208
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
s 19-Ex1
(4)
,
The Developer who contributed in excess of his pro rata
charge for construction of a utility extension will be
eligible for refunds. When assessed property owners who
did not pay their pro rata charge request service and pay
their share, plus the additional costs set out in
paragraph B-4, the money will be refunded to the
Developer, up to the amount of overPayment. Anything
paid in excess of that shall be retained by the City.
Any cost not recovered by the developer within five (5)
years will be forfeited and no further reimbursement will
be allowed. The City will continue to collect the pro
rata shares and use the funds to offset bookkeeping costs
and maintenance of the utilities.
EXAMPLE: The properties to be served require the capacity of 8"
sewer and water lines. The City requires the additional capacity
of 12" sewer and water lines to serve future extensions:
DEVELOPER'S COST
8" Water Line 1,320 feet x $4.00 = $ 5,280
8" Sewer Line 1,320 feet X $8.00 = $10,560
TOTAL
$15,840
CITY'S SHARE
Difference between 8" and 12" water line
1,320 feet x $3.00 = $ 3,960
Difference . .
between 8" and 12" 'sewer line
1,320 feet x $3.00 = $ 3,960
TOTAL $ 7,920
INITIAL OUTLAY:
Developer
City
$15,840
7,920
TOTAL
$23,760
Assuming six participating parcels have a
total cost of $2,640 each (according
Developer would receive $13,200 (15,840
parcel pays its $2,640 share.
pro rata share of
to Schedule I),
- 2,640) back as
the
the
each
Exhibit 1
Water & Sewer
Extension pOlicy
1209
s 19-Exl
SCHERTZ CODE
NUMBER OF
PARCELS
~"'~ING
THEIR PRO
RATA SHARE
COST OF
DEVELOPER
AMOUNT REIMBURSED
BY OTHER PROPERTY
OWNERS AS THEY
CONNECT TO UTILITY
EXTENSION
Original cost
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
$15,840
13,200
10,560
7,920
5,280
2,640
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2,640
5,280
7,920
10,560
13,200
(b) The cost to property owners where utilities are made
available by the extension:
(1) A pro rata charge shall be assessed to each property
where utilities are made available. The charge will be
made according to the terms of the attached Schedule I.
(2) The City may connect any future customer reasonably
served from the utility extension, provided the customer
has paid the pro rata charge and tapping fee.
(3) The entire cost of the utility extension minus any
participation by the City of any other governmental
agency must eventually be provided by the property owner
or owners served by the extension.
(4)'Any customer not contributing the pro rata charge at the
time of installation of the utility extension who request
service at a later date, must pay the pro rata charge in
full plus an additional fifteen percent (15%) plus the
tapping fee before service will be installed. The
fifteen percent (15%) surcharge shall be retained by the
City to defray the cost of bookkeeping for the utility
extension and will be excluded from the computations for
refunds.
(5)
Any condition not covered by these regulations or of
a nature that would result in an inequitable pro
charge to any customer, will be negotiated by the
Council at the time of installation of a proposed
extension.
such
rata
City
line
Exhibit 1
Water << Sewer
Extension pOlicy
1210
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s 19-Ex. 1
Sec. 19-Exl.3.
"
Extension to properties or developments outside
the cOrPOrate limits of the City of Schertz,
Texas, shall be in the mAnner hereiD.
prescribed:
Properties outside the City limits that will be served by a
utility extension will pay one and one-half (1 1/2) times their
pro rata share to the City, to offset the additional costs to the
Utility System. Policies regarding payment, reimbursement of the
Developer and the calculation and payment of pro rata shares of
participating property owners are the same as in Sec. 2.
Sec. 19-Ex1.4. utilities Within A SUbdivision:
Developers shall pay the entire cost of the provision of
utilities and of compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance,
within their subdivision. utilities will be constructed to meet
City specifications and requirements.
Exhibit 1
Water & Sewer
Extension POlicy
1211
s 19-Ex1
SCHERTZ CODE
SCHEDULE 1
CALCULATING THE PRO RATA CHARGES
The pro rata charge for each property where utilities are to
become available by installation of a utility extension will be
based on a point system according to the length of frontage,
acreage, and distance from the origin of the extension to the end
point of frontage.
For properties adjoining the right-of-way where
is located or adjoining either side of an alley,
unpaved road, points will be computed as follows:
the extension
easement or
10 points per lineal foot of frontage
500 points per acre of land
0.1 points per acre per lineal foot of distance from origin of
the extension to the end of the properties' frontage.
(0.1 x the number of acres x the length of the extension)
The monetary value of each point is obtained by dividing the
total number of points for all properties concerned into the
total cost of the line extension (less the amount of
participation by the Water Works or any other governmental
agency) and each property is then assessed proportionally by its
number of points.
For properties where adequate water and sewer lines are
already available on one side, a credit shall be applied as
follows: Reduce the total number of points for the property by
fifty percent (50%) in. the calculations (See Parcel A in the
attached "Example for Schedule 1).
In making the calculations, it will be determined, in advance,
which properties the utility extension is designed for and
capable of serving. Each of these parcels of property will then
be included in the calculations. If it is reasonably certain
that points for his property times the same cost per point that
was used to calculate the other properties' shares.
Properties that do not front on the utility extension
right-of-way, but will be served by the extension, are still
subject to the pro rata assessment. The number of points are
calculated the same way (Schedule 1), but the points for the
front footage are omitted. This is to offset the costs of
running a line from the utility extension to the property (See
Parcel E in the Attached examples for Schedule 1).
Exhibit 1
Schedule 1
Water &. Sewer
Extension pOlicy
1212
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s 19-Ex.1
EXAMPLE FOR SCHEDULE 1
1550 feet of 8 inch water line extension with total cost of
$5,000.00 and City participation of $1,000.00. (Difference
between cost of 6 inch line and 8 inch line.
400 ft. 500 ft. 100 500 ft.
3 ft A
0 5 5
0 E 0 D 0
ft. 0 3 0
ft. C 0 ft
2 F B 0
0 ft
0
ft. 400 ft. 500 ft. 300 ft. 200 ft.
E
x
i
s
t
i
n
g
Existing City Main
M
a
i
n
Paved Highway
1550' X 8" Extension
500 ft.
1000 ft.
4
o
o
ft.
G
H
4
o
o
ft
a = Acreage
d = Distance from origin of extension to
midpoint of frontage
f = Frontage
Exhibit 1
Schedule 1
Water & Sewer
Extension pOlicy
1213
s 19-Ex.1 SCHERTZ CODE
EXAMPLE FOR SCHEDtJLE I (cont. )
Cost Pro-
, Per Rata
Points Points Charge
-a = 3.67 x 500 = 1835
A -d = 250 x 3.67 x 0.1 = 92
-f = 200 x 10 = 2000 = .3927 x .5 = 1964 x .0862 = 169.30
-a = 2.07 x 500 = 1035
B -d = 550 x 2.07 x 0.1 = 114
-f = 300 x 10 = 3000 = 4149 x .0862 = 357.64
-a = 1.15 x 500 = 575
C -d = 650 x 1.15 x 0.1 = 75
-f = 100 x 10 = 1000 = 1650 x .0862 = 142.23
-a = 5.74 x 500 = 2870
D -d = 1150 x 5.74 x 0.1 = 660
-f = 500 x 10 = 5000 = 8530 x .0862 = 735.29
-a = 2.75 x 500 = 1377
E -d = 1550 x 2.75 x 0.1 = 427 = 1804 x .0862 = 155.50
-f = 0 x 10 = 0
-a = 1.84 x 500 = 920
F ~d = 1550 x 1.84" x 0.1 = 285
-f = 400 x 10 = 4000 = 5205 x .0862 = 448.67
-a = 4.59 x 500 = 2295
G -d = 1550 x 4.59 x 0.1 = 711
-f = 500 x 10 = 5000 = 8006 x .0862 = 690.12
-a = 9.18 x 500 = 4590
H -d = 1050 x 9.18 x 0.1 = 482
-f = 1000 x 10 = 10000 =15072 x .0862 = 1299.21
TOTAL POINTS: 46~80 TOTAL COST: $4000.00
Cost Per Point x $4000 divided by 46380 pts. = 0.0862
Exhibit 1
Schedule 1
Water & Sewer
Extension pOlicy
1214
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s 19-Ex.1
REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT
STATE"OF TEXAS
)
COUNTIES OF BEXAR, GUADALUPE )
AND COMAL )
of
THIS CONTRACT, made and entered
Schertz, Texas, hereinafter
into by and between the City
called The City, and
, hereinafter called
Developer.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, DEVELOPER is the
described property:
developer of the following
and has extended a from
its present terminus to the above-described property, and
installed within said property, as required, water distribution
and/or sewer collection systems as approved by THE CITY on
and
WHEREAS, the actual cost of such improvement and the amount
to be paid therefore, respectively, by THE CITY and DEVELOPER is
shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, in keeping witn ~ity pOlicy, individuals who seek
the extension of water lines or sewer lines to. their property
must advance the cost of construction thereof, and any individual
who wishes to tie on to those lines must participate in the
original cost by reimbursing either the DEVELOPER within five
years of the completion of those lines, or the City of Schertz
after that date.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS
FOLLOWS:
DEVELOPER has deposited with THE CITY or made necessary
arrangement for the payment to THE CITY the sum of
DOLLARS to install the
water and/or sewer systems, fire hydrants,: if required, and other
necessary appurtenances, which line and appurtenances shall now
become property of the City.
Exhibit 1
Water & Sewer
Extension pOlicy
1215
s 19-Ex.1
SCHERTZ CODE
. WHEREAS, installation of the above-described systems has been
comp1~ted and is operational, and the City has approved its
installation, the City promises and agrees to reimburse to the
DEVELOPER, according to the schedule shown as Exhibit "B"
attached hereto and made a part hereof, any pro rata share of the
cost of the line, that individual property owner pays upon
attachment to the City of Schertz utility system, provided that
the reimbursement occurs within five (5) years of
, 19____ the date of completion of
that portion of the system. After that period of time, any
reimbursed amounts will be retained by the City of Schertz to
offset bookkeeping costs and maintenance of the utilities.
DEVELOPER will be entitled to delivery of water from the
municipal system upon payment of the tap fee therefore, and at
the prevailing rate established by Water Rate Ordinances, and
will be entitled to tie onto the City'S sewer system at the
established cost and fees as set by the Sewer Rate Ordinance of
the City.
WITNESS OUR HANDS in duplicate originals this
, 19
day of
Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
'ATTEST:
City Secretary, City of Schertz
(SEAL OF CITY)
DEVELOPER
Exhibit 1
Water & Sewer
Extension pOlicy
1216
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
s 19-Ex.1
,
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
Date Prepared Todav
Page 1 of 1 Pages
Name of Project
Great Sky Subdivision
Place of Estimate
SomeStreet. Offsite SanitarY Sewer
Basis
for Estimate: No Design Complete
preliminary Design____ Final Design
Estimator
George
Checked By:___ Pete
ITEM #- DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL
1 8" San.Line(8-10') LF 1,286.77 5.00 6,433.85
2 8" San.Line(10-12') LF 210 5.50 1,155.00
3 4' Dia. M.H. (0.6') BA 4 500.00 2,000.00
4 Extra depth M.H. VF 12 65.00 780.00
5 Manhole Adjustment BA 4 60.00 240.00
TOTAL COST 10,608.85
2% CITY INSPECTION 212.17
ENGINEERING 795.17
TOTAL 11,616.68
Exhibit 1
Water & Sewer
Extension Policy
1217
s 19-Ex.1
SCHERTZ CODE
Following persons will pay the following amount for sharing
the drainage line that was laid in/on Somestreet
Dee Doe $4,972 .41
Trailer Village Inc. $4,664.18
Arturo $457.14
Louis $1,177.61
641.60 = total $1,819.21
Charles $713.78
Michael $338.66
Nicholas $1,257.81
John $7,711.31
Total: $21,924.49
FOllowing persons will pay the following amounts for sharing
of the Sanitary Sewer which was laid in/on Somestreet.
Arturo $963.51
Michael $713.79
John $5,262.69
Nicholas $4,676.69
Total: $11,616.68
. Exhibit 1
Water &. Sewer
Extension Policy
1218
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
s 19-Ex 1
SUBDIVISION
,
LOT CALCULATIONS COST PRO-
TOTAL PER RATA
POINTS POINT POINT CHARGE
RDFD 921
(A) 1 Acres in Parcel
x 500 pts. = 500
1710 '.56345699 = 963.51
121 Feet fronting on
line x 10 pts. =1210
SDFE 903
(B) 1.08 Acres in Parcel
x 500 pts. = 540
1266,7 x
72.68 Feet fronting on
line x 10 pts. = 726.8
RDED 971
(C) 12.08 Acres in Parcel
x 500 pts. = 6040
9340 x
330 Feet fronting on
line x 10 pts. = 3300
SDFE. 901
(D) 10 Acres in Parcel
x 500 pts. = 500'0
8300 x
330 Feet fronting on
line x 10 pts. = 3300
= 713.79
=5,262.69
=4,676.69
TOTAL POINTS
COST PER POINT
=
20,616.8
.56345699
TOTAL COST: $11,616.68
Exhibit 1
Water & Sewer
Extension policy
1219
s 19-Ex.2
SCHERTZ CODE
EXHIBIT 2
"
WATER CONNECTION CHARGES:
(a) The following connection charges will be in effect from
June 7, 1983:
5/8" x 3/4" water connection charge $ 73.00
3/4" x 3/4" water connection charge $ 95.00
1.1 x 1" water connection charge $ 138.00
1 1/2" water connection charge $ 286.00
2" water connection charge $ 375.00
(b) The regular connection charges will be: the current cost
plus ten percent (10%) of the labor and materials to install the
meter.
(c) Ten dollars ($10.00) shall be added to the above fee for
connections outside the city limits.
(d) Other charges in conjunction with extension
service will be in accordance with ARTICLE II and
(Water and Sewer Extension policy).
of water
Exhibit 1
Chapter 19
Exhibit 2
Water Connection
Charges
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s 19-Ex. 4 SCHERTZ CODE
EXHIBIT 4
,
WATER RATES
(a) Living Unit Equivilent(LUE)
One LUE will be equal to $7.00.
(b) Rates within the c01='Porate limits of the city.
A uniform monthly rate shall be charged to all persons for
use of city water within the c01='Porate limits of the City of
Schertz. Such rate is hereby established as follows:
Residential and Commercial 5/8" x 3/4" Service -- LUE 1.0
$7.00 minimum monthly bill for 3,000 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 3,001 to 6,000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 6,001 to 9,000 gallons
$1. 51 per 1,000 gallons for 9,001 to 12,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 12,001 to 15,000 gallons
$1. 91 per 1,000 gallons for 15,001 to 18,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 18,001 to 21,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 21,001 to 24,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 24,001 to 27,000 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 27,001 to 30,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 30,001 and all additional gallons
Residential and Commercial 3/4" x 3/4" Service -- LUE 1.5
$10.50 minimum monthly' bill t"or 4,500 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 4,.501 to 9',000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 9,001 to 13,500 gallons
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons for 13,501 to 18,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 18,001 to 22,500 gallons
$1.91 per 1,000 gallons for 22,501 to 27,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 27,001 to 31,500 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 31,501 to 36,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 36,001 to 40,500 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 40,501 to 45,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 45,001 and all additional gallons
Chapter 19
Exhibit 4
Water Rates
Established
1222
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
s 19-Ex. 4
Residential and Commercial 1" x 1" Service -- LUE 2.5
$17.50 minimum monthly bill for 7,500 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 7,501 to 15,000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 15,001 to 22,500 gallons
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons for 22,501 to 30,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 30,001 to 37,500 gallons
$1.91 per 1,000 gallons for 37,501 to 45,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 45,001 to 52,500 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 52,501 to 60,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 60,001 to 67,500 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 67,501 to 75,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 75,001 and all additional gallons
Residential and Commercial 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" Service -- LUE 5.0
$35.00 minimum monthly bill for 15,000 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 15,001 to 30,000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 30,001 to 42,000 gallons
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons for 45,001 to 60,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 60,001 to 75,000 gallons
$1.91 per 1,000 gallons for 75,001 to 90,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 90,001 to 105,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 105,001 to 120,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 120,001 to 135,000 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 135,001 to 150,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 150,001 and all additional gallons
Residential and Commercial 2" x 2" Simple and Compound
Service -- LUE 8.0
$56.00 minimum inonthlYbill for 24,000 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 24,001 to 48,000 gallons
$1. 31 per 1,000 gallons for 48,001 to 72,000 gallons
$1. 51 per 1,000 gallons for 72,001 to 96,000 gallons
$1. 71 per 1,000 gallons for 96,001 to 120,000 gailons
$1. 91 per 1,000 gallons for 120,001 to 144,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 144,001 to 168,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 168,001 to 192,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 192,001 to 216,000 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 216,001 to 240,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 240,001 and all additional gallons
Chapter 19
Exhibit 4
Water Rates
Established
1223
s 19-Ex. 4
SCHERTZ CODE
Residential and Commercial 2" x 2" Turbine Service -- LOB 10.0
"
$70.00 minimum monthly bill for 30,000 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 30,001 to 60,000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 60,001 to 90,000 gallons
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons for 90,001 to 120,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 120,001 to 150,000 gallons
$1.91 per 1,000 gallons for 150,001 to 180,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 180,001 to 210,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 210,001 to 240,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 240,001 to 270,000 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 270,001 to 300,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 300,001 and all additional gallons
Residential and Commercial 3" Compound Service -- LUE 16.0
$112.00 minimum monthly bill for 48,000 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 48,001 to 96,000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 96,001 to 144,000 gallons
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons for 144,001 to 192,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 192,001 to 240,000 gallons
$1.91 per 1,000 gallons for 240,001 to 288,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 288,001 to 336,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 336,001 to 384,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 384,001 to 432,000 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 432,001 to 480,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 480,001 and all additional gallons
Residential and Commercial 3" Turbine Service -- LUE 24.0
.$168; 00 m1n1mum monthly bill for .72, 000.ga11ons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 72,001 to 144,000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 144,001 to 216,000 gallons
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons for 216,001 to 288,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 288,001 to 360,000 gallons
$1.91 per 1,000 gallons for 360,001 to 432,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 432,001 to 504,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 504,001 to 576,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 576,001 to 648,000 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 648,001 to 720,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 720,001 and all additional gallons
Chapter 19
Exhibit 4
Water Rates
Established
1224
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL s 19-Ex. 4
Residential and Commercial 4" Compound Service -- LOB 25.0
$175.00 minimum monthly bill for 75,000 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 75,001 to 150,000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 150,001 to 225,000 gallons
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons for 225,001 to 300,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 300,001 to 375,000 gallons
$1. 91 'per 1,000 gall'ons for 375,001 to'450, 000 gallOns
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 450,001 to 525,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 525,001 to 600,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 600,000 to 675,000 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 675,000 to 750,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 750,001 and all additional gals.
Residential and CommerCial' 4" Turbine Service-- LUE 42.00
$294.00 minimum monthly bill for 126,000 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 126,001 to 252,000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 252,001 to 378,000 gallons
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons for 378,001 to 504,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 504,001 to 630,000 gallons
$1.91 per 1,000 gallons for 630,001 to 756,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 756,001 to 882,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 882,001 to 1,008,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 1,008,000 to 1,134,000 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 1,134,000 to 1,260,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 1,260,001 and all additional gals.
Residential and Commercial 6" Compound Service -- LUE 50.0
$350.00 minimum monthly bill for 150,000 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 150,001 to 300,000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 300,001 to 450,000 gallons
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons for 450,001 to 600,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 600,001 to 750,000 gallons
$1.91 per 1,000 gallons for 750,001 to 900,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 900,001 to 1,050,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 1,050,001 to 1,200,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 1,200,001 to 1,350,000 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 1,350,001 to 1,500,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 1,500,001 and all additional gals.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 4
Water Rates
Established
1225
s 19-Ex. 4
SCHERTZ CODE
Residential and Commercial 6" Turbine service -- LUE 92.0
$644.00 minimum monthly bill for 276,000 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 276,001 to 552,000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 552,001 to 828,000 gallons
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons for 828,001 to 1,104,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 1,104,001 to 1,380,000 gallons
$1.91 per 1,000 gallons for 1,380,001 to 1,656,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 1,656,001 to 1,932,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 1,932,001 to 2,208,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 2,208,001 to 2,284,000 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 2,484,001 to 2,760,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 2,760,001 and all additional gals.
Bulk Rate
LOB 801. 0
$0.00 minimum monthly bill.
$1.28 per 1,000 gallons for 0 to 2,403,000 gallons
$1.11 per 1,000 gallons for 2,403,001 to 4,806,000 gallons
$1.31 per 1,000 gallons for 4,806,001 to 7,209,000 gallons
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons for 7,209,001 to 9,612,000 gallons
$1.71 per 1,000 gallons for 9,612,001 to 12,015,000 gallons
$1.91 per 1,000 gallons for 12,015,001 to 14,418,000 gallons
$2.11 per 1,000 gallons for 14,418,001 to 16,821,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons for 16,821,001 to 19,224,000 gallons
$2.51 per 1,000 gallons for 19,224,001 to 21,627,000 gallons
$2.71 per 1,000 gallons for 21,627,001 to 24,030,000 gallons
$2.91 per 1,000 gallons for 24,030,000 and all additional gal.
(c) Water not to be sold for agricultural use.
Water shall only be sold
agricultural use.
for residential or other
than
(d) Rates outside the corporate limits of the City.
The uniform monthly rate charged to persons living outside the
corporate limits of the City shall be 200% of that charged persons
living within the corporate limits of the city.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 4
Water Rates
Established
1226
WATER. WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL s 19-Ex. 5
EXHIBIT 5
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SEWER RATES ESTABLISHED.
(a) The rates and charges for the services of the City of
Schertz, Texas, shall consist of a base rate for debt service and
system depreciation and a user charge for system operation and
maintenance. The rates and charges shall be assessed according
to the fOllowing categories:
(1) Single Family Residence:
a. Base Rate - Each single-family residential connection
shall be assessed a base rate of $3.75 per month.
b. User Charge -- Each single-family residential user of
the sewer system shall be assessed a monthly rate
based on one hundred percent (100%) of the user's
average water consumption as computed for each cycle
as follows:
Cycle 1
Cycle 2
Cycle 3
Cycle 4
November 29-February 29
December 4-March 4
November 22-February 22
December 11-March 11
One Dollar and Fifty-two Cents ($1.52) shall be assessed
for each one thousand (1,000) gallons. In the event a
customer moves from one address to another within the
city, his sewer rate at the new address shall be the same
as t.hat at the ..former address 'until .the.next . annual
re-rating' for' that, Particular customer's cycle is
performed; In the event that no previous rate has been
established by the customer, the rate assessed shall be
determined by . taking the overall average of chargeable
water consumption of all single-family residences on the
sewer system.
(2) Business and Multi-family Dwelling Units:
a. Base Rate -- The base rate shall be assessed in terms
of connection equivalents, which equivalents shall be
determined as follows: Customer's previous
twelvemonth water consumption as determined at the.
annual re-rating in February shall be divided by
three hundred sixty-five (365), and the results of
such division shall then be divided by two hundred
forty five (245).
Chapter 19
Exhibit 5
Sewer Rates Established
1227
s 19-Ex. 5
~
SCHERTZ CODE
The figure arrived at by the second division shall be
the customer's connection equivalent. Each business
shall be assessed a base rate of four dollars and
seventy-five cents ($4.75) per connection equivalent
per month. In the event of a new sewer connection or
a change in use of the existing connection, the base
rate assessed shall be based on the connection
equivalent as determined by Cibolo Creek Municipal
Authority in calculating sewer connection fees, until
such time as the customer has established a six-month
average. At such time, the base rate shall be based
on the six month average until the annual re-rating
which shall occur in each year during the final month
of averaging period of customer's cycle.
User Charge -- The user charge will be assessed on
one hundred percent (100%) of the customer's water
consumption, at one dollar and fifty-five cents
($1.55) per one thousand (1,000) gallons.
(3) Public Schools:
b.
a. Base Rate -- Each public school shall be assessed a
base rate of four dollars and seventy-five cents
($4.75) per connection equivalent. In the event that
new schools are constructed, the base rate shall be
based on the connection equivalents as determined by
Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority in determining sewer
connections fees, until such time as the new school
has establis~ed a twelve-month average. At such
time, the base rate shall be based on the
'.twelve-mpnth average un1;:il the aDnual'rerating which'
shall occur in each year during the final month of
averaging period of customer's cycle.
b.
hundred
month,
per one
User Charge --.The .user charge, based on one
percent (100%) of all water consumed each
shall be one dollar fifty-five cents ($1.55)
thousand (1,000) gallons.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 5
Sewer Rates
Established
1228
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
s 19-Ex. 5
. (b) Industrial Wastes
"
Where industrial wastes are discharged into the sewers, if such
waste contains amounts of suspended solids and/or biochemical
oxygen demand in excess of normal domestic waste, the service
charge for such connection shall be subject to negotiation
between the business establishment and the city. Such special
charges shall be based on the quantity and quality of waste
discharge into the sewage system of the city.
(c) If, in the event, it is determined that as a result of a
temporary water leak or other unusual circumstance the means of
establishing rates for sewer service by measurement of water flow
would place a substantial burden on the customer, then the water
consumption for such temporary period shall be determined by the
City Manager based on evidence available to him/her. His/Her
determination shall be final and unappealable.
(d) Any residence or business outside the city limits
desiring to be included in the sewer system must negotiate with
Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority or New Braunfels Utility and the
city, and the price for such connections is to be determined by
such negotiation.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 5
Sewer Rates
Established
1229
S 19-Ex. 6
SCHERTZ CODE
EXHIBIT 6
,
DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES
OUTDOOR USE
WATBR USE
STAGE
USER
COMPLIANCB
DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES
Landscape
watering1
for New
Landscaping
Plants2.3
I
Voluntary
Landscape Watering1
between 8 a.m. and
8 p.m. is prohibited.
Landscape watering1
between 8 p.m. and
8 a.m. is permitted.
Landscape watering1
with hand-held hose,4
bucketS or drip system
is permitted at any
time.
II
Mandatory
Landscape watering1 is
prohibited except by
variance or with reused
water.
III, IV
Mandatory
Landscape watering1 is
prohibited except with
reused water.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 6
Demand'Reduct!onMeasures
1230
OUTDOOR USE (CONTINUED)
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL s 19-Ex.6
STAGE
DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES
,
WATER USE
USER
COMPLIANCE
Landscape I
Watering~ for
Existing
Landscaping
Plants7
Voluntary
II
Mandatory
1231
Landscape
watering~ is
permitted between 8 p.m.
and 8 a.m. for
residential even number
addresses on Tuesdays
and Saturdays;
residential odd number
addresses on Sundays and
Thursdays; Commercial
businesses on Mondays
and Fridays.
Landscape watering~ with
hand-held hose,4 bucketS
or drip system is
permitted at any time.
Landscape ;ate~ing1 is-
prohibited except
watering with individual
sprinklers or sprinkler
systems by residential
even number addresses on
TuesdayS . and Saturdays;
residential odd 'number
addresses on Sundays and
Thursdays; Commercial
customers on Mondays and
Fridays.
Landscape watering~ with
hand-held hose,4 bucketS
or drip system is
permitted at any time.
Landscape watering~ with
reused water is exempt'
from reduction measures.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 6
Demand Reduction Measures
S 19-EX. 6
SCHERTZ CODE
OUTDOOR USE (CONTINUED )
WATER USE STAGE
DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES
USER
COMPLIANCE
Landscape III
WateringJ. for
Existing
Landscaping
Plants7
(Continued)
Mandatory
IV Mandatory
Landscape wateringJ. is
prohibited except
watering with hand-held
hose,4 bucketS or drip
system is permitted at
any time.
Landscape wateringJ. with
reused water is exempt
reduction measures.
-Landscape- ;atering1 is-
prohibited except with
reused water.
Swimming Pools I,II Mandatory
Hot tubs, and
Similar
Facilities
III
Mandatory
1232
Filling of new and exist-
ing facilities8,9 is per-
mitted. Makeup for new
facilities8 is prohibited
Makeup for existing
facilities9 is permitted.
Draining is prohibited
except onto pervious
surfac'es only.
Filling of new
facilities8 is pro-
hibited. Filling of
existing facilities9 is
permitted. Makeup for
new facilities8 is
prohibited. Makeup for
existing facilities9 is
permitted. Draining is
prohibited except .onto .
pervious surfaces only:
Chapter 19
Bxhibit 6
Demand Reduction Measures
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL s 19-Ex. 6
OUTDOOR USE (CONTINUED)
WATER USE
STAGE
USER
COMPLIANCE
DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES
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Swimming Pools IV
Hot tubs, and
Similar
Facilities
(Continued)
Mandatory
Filling of new and
existing facilitiesB.9
is prohibited. Makeup
for new facilitiesB is
prohibited. Makeup for
existing facilities9 is
permitted. Draining is
prohibited except onto
pervious surfaces only.
Vegetable
Gardens10
I
Voluntary
Irrigation
and 8 p.m.
Irrigation
and 8 a.m.
between 8 a.m.
is prohibited.
between 8 p.m.
is permitted.
Irrigation with hand-held
hose4 bucketS or drip
system is permitted at
any time.
II,III
Mandatory
Irrigation is prOhibited
except irrigation with
individual sprinklers or
sprink~er systeme at
residential even number
addresses on Sundays and
Thursdays; residential
odd number addresses on
Tuesdays and Saturdays
and Commercial/businesses
on Mondays and Fridays.
Irrigation with hand-held
hose,4 bucketS or drip
system is permitted at
any time~
Chapter 19
Exhibit 6
Demand Reduction Measures
1233
S 19-Ex. 6
SCHERTZ CODE
OUTDOOR USE{CONTINUED)
,
DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES
WATER USE
STAGE
USER
COMPLIANCE
Vegetable
Gardens10
(continued)
IV
Mandatory
Irrigation is prohibited
except irrigation with
hand-held hose,4 bucketS
or drip system between
8 p.m. and 8 a.m. is
permitted.
Golf Courses
I
II
III
IV
Voluntary
Irrigation is prohibited
except once every five
days6 between 8 p.m. and
8 a.m.
Handatory
Irrigation is prohibited
except once every five
days6 between 8 p.m. and
8 a.m.
Irrigation with reused
water is exempt from
reduction measures.
Mandatory
Irrigation is prohibited
except irrigation of only
tees and greens once
every five days~ between
8 p.m. and 8 a.m. is
permitted.
-----.~._-
Irrigation with reused
water is exempt from
reduction measures.
Irrigat'ibn~iB prbhIhited
except with reused water.
.Mandatory
Chapter 19
Exhibit 6
Dem~nd Reduction Measures
1234
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
s 19-Ex. 6
OUTDOOR USE (CONTINUED )
"
DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES
WATER USE
STAGE
USER
COMPLIANCE
Aesthetic
usel.l.
I
II, III,
IV
Other outside I
Usesl.2
'II,III
Voluntary
Mandatory
Mandatory
Voluntary
Mandatory.
Reduction is recommended
for inside and outside
use.
Inside or outside use is
prohibited except with
reused water.
wastel.3 is prohibited.
Reduction of washing of
impervious surface
areas1.4 is recommended.
Washing of mobile equip-
ment is prohibited -
except on designated
days6 with hand-held
hose4 or bucket.
Wastel.~ is prohibited.
Washing'of impervious
surface areasl.4 is
prohibited except washing
for immediate human
health and safety
concerns.
Washing of mobile equip-
ment is prohibited except
with hand-held hose4
or buckets.
Residential
--------~-----------
. . .
1235
Chapter 19
Exhibit 6
Demand Reduction Measures
S 19-Ex. 6
SCHERTZ CODE
OUTDOOR USE (CONTINUED)
WATER USE STAGE
USER
COMPLIANCE
DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES
Other Outside IV
Uses12
Mandatory
waste13 is prohibited.
Washing of impervious
surface areas14 is
prohibited except waShing
for immediate human
health and safety
concerns.
Washing of mobile equip-
ment is prohibited except
waShing for immediate
human health and safety
concerns.
Water use by commercial
vehicle washing
facilities is prohibited.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 6
Demand Reduction Measures
1236
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
S 19-Ex. 6
"
DOMESTIC TYPE USE
STAGE
DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES
WATER USE
USER
COMPLIANCE
Domestic Type
USe21
I,II,
III,IV
Voluntary
Mandatory
Reduction is recommended.
User is encouraged to
reduce water usage by any
means available.
Compliance with the
mandatory demand
reduction measures is
required for those uses
in the outdoor category,
such as landscape
watering and swimming
pools, hot tubs and
similar facilities.
1237
Chapter 19
Exhibit 6
Demand Reduction Measures
S 19-Ex. 6
SCHERTZ CODE
ESSENTIAL AND UTILITY USE
,
DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES
WATER USE STAGE USER
COMPLIANCE
Fire Fighting I,II None
III, IV
NO restrictions
Medical Use by
Health Care
Facilities15
I,II
III,IV
None
NO restrictions
Water Utility
use16
I,II
III, IV
Voluntary
Reduction of system
pressure to 60 pounds per
square inch at point of
service is recommended.
Upon reduction of
pressure, fire fighting
services shall be noti-
fied and arrangements
made for additional
pressure when required.
User is encouraged to
implement voluntary
measures, such as
improving leak detection
surveys and repair
programs and stabili~ing
and equalizing system .
pressure.
Sewer Line
Flushing
I
Voluntary
II,III
IV
Mandatory
Reduction in fluShing is
recommended
Flushing is prohibited
except for emergencies
only.
1238
Chapter 19
.Exhibit 6
Dem~nd Reduction Measures
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
S 19-Ex. 6
ESSENTIAL AND UTILITY USE
"
WATER USE STAGE USER
COMPLIANCE
Fire Hydrant I Voluntary
Flushing
-----
II, III Mandatory
IV
DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES
Reduction in flushing is
reco1lllllended
FluShing is prohibited
except for emergencies
only.
Power
Production
Use17
I, II,
III,IV
Voluntary
Water used for power
production shall be
vOluntarily reduced.
FOOTNOTES
1 "Landscape watering" means the application of water to grow
plants.
2 "Landscape plant" means any member of the kingdom plantae,
including any tree, shrub, vine, herb, flower, succulent,
groundcover or grass species, that grows or has been planted
out-of-doors and is used for landscaping purposes or for the
support of intensive 'recreational are~s such as playgrounds
. and Playin~ fields, . . "
3 "New landscaping plant" means a landscaping plant planted
during any current drought stage. When the drought is
rescinded, such new landscaping plant will be treated
thereafter as an existing landscaping plant.
4 "Hand-held hose" means a hose attended by one person, fitted
with a positive automatic shutoff nozzle.
5 "Bucket" means bucket or other container holding five gallons
or less, used singly by one person.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 6
Demand Reduction Measures
1239
s 19-Ex. 6
SCHERTZ CODE
6
The actual calendar dates shall be designated by
o:r::dinance or if the User is not subject to any
authority, by the User himself. -
applicable
ordinance
7 "Existing landscaping plant" means a landscaping plant
planted during any period for which a drought stage has not
been declared or during a drought which has been rescinded.
8 "New facility" means a swimming pool, hot tub or any similar
facility, inclUding residential, public and private
facilities, installed during any current drought stage. When
the drought is rescinded, such new facility will be treated
thereafter as an existing facility. This term does not
include pools specifically maintained to provide habitat for
aquatic life.
9 "Existing facility" means a swimming pool, hot tub or any
similar facility, inCluding residential, public and private
facilities, installed during any period for which a drought
has not been declared or during a drought stage which has
been rescinded. This term does not include pools
specifically maintained to provide habitat for aquatic life.
10
"Vegetable
primarily
includes
vegetable
garden" means any non-commercial garden planted
for household use. For this use "non-commercial"
incidental direct selling of produce from such a
garden to the public.
11 "Aesthetic use" means the use of water for fountains,
waterfalls, and landscape lakes and ponds wheres~ch is
. entirely ornamEintal.ands4;lrvesno,oth4;lr functional pUrPose.
12 "Other outside use" means the use of water outdoors for the
maintenance, cleaning and washing of structures and mobile
equipment, inCluding automobiles and boats, and the washing
of streets, driveways, sidewalks, patios and other similar
areas.
13 Waste includes, but is not limited to, allowing water to run
off into a gutter, ditch or drain, or failing to repair a
controllable leak.
14' "Impervious .surfac.e area" means any structure or any street,
. driveway, 'side~a1k,-..patio orO,the.r surface. area . covered' with
brick; pav'ing,' tile or' other impervious material. " .
15 "Health care facility" means any ho.spital, clinic, nursing
home or other health care or medical research facility.
Chapter 19
Exhibi t 6
Demand Reduction Measures
1240
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL S 19-Ex. 6
16
"Water utility use" means water used
. treatment, transmission and distribution by
systems.
for withdrawal,
potable water
17
"Power production use" means the use of
generation and the use of water for
replenishment of cooling reservoirs.
water for steam
cooling and for
18 "Agricultural irrigation" means irrigation for the pUrPose of
growing crops commercially for human consumption or to use as
feed for livestock or poultry.
19 This limitation shall become effective upon the declaration
of Stage IV and shall continue in effect for twelve months
from such declaration. The annual average per acre will be
calculated using the following equation:
Total
pumped
volume
during
of water
Stage IV
in acre feet
Annual average per acre = Total number of acres being irrigated
during Stage IV
20 "Livestock Use" means the use of water for drinking by or
washing of livestock.
"Livestock" means cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, poultry,
horses, and game, domestic, exotic and other animals and
birds, including zoo animals, used for commercial or personal
pUrPoses.
21 "Domestic type use" means the. use of wat.er, other than uses
in the' outdoor. category', for personal needs or for household'
purposes, such as drinking, bathing, heating, cooking,
sanitation or cleaning, whether the use occurs in a residence
or in a commercial or industrial facility.
22 "Industrial use" means the use of water integral to the
production of primary goods and services provided by
industrial or commercial facilities. Industrial facilities
include facilities which perform such process-specific
activities as cooling, boiler feed, cleaning and washing,
pollution control, extraction and separation of desirable
material from products and waste materials and the
incorporation of water into final products. Commercial
facilities include;' . but are . not limited to;' food" service'
facilities, hotels, retail facilities and nurseJ:'y operations.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 6
Demand Reduction Measures
1241
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1243
s 10-Ex. 8 SCHERTZ CODE
CURRENT AND PROJECTED LAND USES AND POPULATION
CITY OF SCHERTZ
--~---~----------------------------------------------~--------------
1989 1999 ESTIMATE
LAND USE ------------ -------------- --------------
ACRES (a) % ACRES (a) % ACRES (a) %
RESIDENTIAL
Single-Family 870 6.41% 1.114 8.21% 3.156 23.25%
Garden and Mobile Homes 61 0.45% 78 0.57% 220 1.62%
Multifamily 24 0.18% 31 0.23% 88 0.65%
Subtotal Residential 935 7.04% 1.223 9.01% 3.464 25.52%
COMMERCIAL 666 4.91% 853 6.28% 2.416 17.79%
INDUSTRIAL 648 4.77% 829 6.11% 2.349 17.30%
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC 162 1.19% 163 1.20% 174 1.28%
AGRICULTURAL
RESIDENTIAL/VACANT 11.145 82.09% 10.509 77 .40% 5.174 38.11%
TOTAL ACREAGE
13.577 100.00% 13.577 100.00% 13.577 100.00%
POPULATION PER ACRE
0.93
1.19
45.869
(b)
3.36
POPULATION (C)
12.650
16.193
(a) Acreages based on land use mixtures per 100 population in Schertz
Zoning Plan.
. .
. .. . .. Single Family: 6.85i acres/100 ;population
Garden and mobile Homes: 0.480 acres/100 population
Multifami,ly: 0.192 acres/100 population
commercial: 5.267 acres/100 population
Industrial: 5.122 acres/100 population
Public/Quasi-Public: 0.379 acres/100 population
Agricultural Reside~tial/Vacant:
11..280. acres/100 population
(b) Ultimate population within 1989 corporate boundaries.
(c) 1989-1999 average annual growth rate assumption of: 2.5%
Chapter 19
Exhibit 8
Land Use Assumptions
1244
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAl, s 19-Ex. 8
PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS APPLIED TO CONCEPTUAL WATER SERVICE AREA
CITY OF SCHERTZ
--------------------------------------------------------------------
1989
1999
ULTIMATE
LA!m, USE
ACRES (a) %
ACRES (b) %
ACRES (b) %
--------------------------------------------------------------------
RESIDENTIAL
Single-Family 1. 088 5.69% 1. 392 7.28% 4.445 23.25%
Garden and
Mobile Homes 76 0.40% 97 0.51% 310 1.62%
Multifamily 30 0.16% 39 0.20% 124 0.65%
Subtotal Residential 1.194 6.24% 1. 528 7.99% 4.879 25.52%
COMMERCIAL 832 4.35% 1. 066 5.57% 3.402 17.79%
INDUSTRIAL 809 4.23% 1. 036 5.42% 3.309 17.30%
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC 228 1.19% 230 1. 20% 245 1.28%
AGRICULTURAL
RESIDENTIAL/VACANT 16.058 83.98% 15.262 79.82% 7.287 38.11%
-------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL ACREAGE (c) 19.122 100.00% 19.122 100.00% 19.122 100.00%
POPULATION 15.805 20.232 64.602
(d) (c) (f)
POPULATION PER ACRE 0.83 1.06 3.38
(a) Same distribution of developed land uses per capita as assumed
for City planning areas.
. .
(b)' Land' use mixtures . per 100 population of growth'as indicated. in
city zoning plan:
Single Family:
Garden and. Mobile Homes:
Multifamily:
Commercial:
Industrial:
Public/Quasi-public:
Agricultural Residential/Vacant:
(c) Conceptual service area acreage.
6.881 acres/lOO population
0.480 acres/100 population
0.192 acres/lOO population
5.267 acres/lOO population
5.122 acres/lOO population
0.379 acres/lOO population
11.280 acres/lOO population
(d) 1988-90 water billing divided by 124' gallons per capita (TWDB)
(e) Assumes annual growth rate of: 2.5%
(f) Land uses and population proportionate to City.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 8
Land Use Assumptions
1245
~19':'Ex. 8'
SCHBRTZCODB
PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS APPLIED TO CONCEPTUAL WATER SERVICE AREA
CITY OF SCHERTZ
. LAND USE
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1989 1999 ULTIMATE
ACRES (a)
------------- -------------- --------------
%
%
ACRES (b)
%
ACRES (b)
-------------------------------------------------------------------
RESIDENTIAL
Single-Family
Garden &: Mobile
Multifamily
Subtotal Residential
1. 486
Homes 104
41
1.631
COMMERCIAL
1.138
INDUSTRIAL
1.106
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC
312
AGRICULTURAL
RESIDENTIAL/VACANT
5.69% 1.903 7.28% 6.075 23.25%
0.40% 133 0.51% 423 1.62%
0.16% 53 0.20% 169 0.65%
6.24% 2.088 7.99% 6.668 25.52%
4.35% 1.456 5.57% 4.650 17.79%
4.23% 1.416 5.42% 4.522 17.30%
1.19% 314 1.20% 335 1. 28%
TOTAL ACREAGE (c)
21.946 83.98% 20.858 79.82% 9.959 38.11%
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26.133 100.00% 26.133 100.00% 26.133 100.00%
POPULATION 21.600
(d)
POPULATION PER ACRE 0.83
27.650
(c)
1.06
88.288
(f)
3.38
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(a) Same distribution of developed land uses per capita as assumed
for City planning areas.
(b) Land use.mixtures per 100 population of growth as indicated' in
city zoning . plan: . . .. . . : .
Single Family:
Garden and Mobile Homes:
Multifamily:
Commercial:
Industrial:
Public/Quasi-Public:
Agricultural Residential/Vacant:
6.881 acres/100 population
0.480 acres/lOO population
0.192 acres/100 population
5.267 acres/100 population
5.122 acres/100 population
0.379 acres/100 population
11.280 acres/lOO population
(c~ Conceptual service area acreage.
(d). Population ba:se~ on samE! density as .wa!;.erservice. area...
..... .' ". :'", .:. . . '. . ......
(e) Assumes annual growth rate of: 2.5%
(f) Land uses and population proportionate to City.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 8
Land Use Assumptions
1246
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
EXHIBIT 9
s 19-Ex. 9
SCHEDULE OF MAXIMUM CAPITAL RECOVERY FEES
Water: $633
Wastewater:
$1364, plus
Established by
Creek Municipal
Wastewater Treatment Impact
New Braunfels Utilities or
Authority.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 9
Schedule of Maximum
Capital Recovery Fees
1247
Fees
Cibolo
s 19-Ex. 10
SCHERTZ CODE
EXHIBIT 10
"
SCHEDULE OF CURRENT CAPITAL RECOVERY FEES
WATER: $550
WASTEWATER: $1,135.00, Includes wastewater impact fees
established by New Braunfels Utility or Cibolo Creek
Municipal Authority
Chapter 19
Exhibit 10
Schedule of CUrrent
Capital Recovery Fees
1248
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL s 19-Ex. 11
"
EXHIBIT 11
WATER IMPROVEMENT PLAN
ESTIMATED SERVICE UNITS AND SERVICE DEMAND-WATER UTILITY
FACILITY TYPE/LAND USE
1989
----------------------------------------------------------------
ULTIMATE
WATER SERVICE AREA POPULATION(a)
TOTAL WATER LUE'S (b)
15.805
4.384
TOTAL CONNECTIONS (b)
3.862
----------------------------------------------------------------
16.785
WATER SUPPLY (MGD)
Estimated Demand (c)
Existing Capacity (c)
0.868
1. 056
Excess/(Deficiency)
0.188
GROUND STORAGE (MG)
Estimated Demand (c)
Existing Capacity (c)
2.055
2.500
1999
20.232
5.612
4.944
1.111
1. 056
(0.055)
2.630
2.500
64.602
17.919
3.553
1. 056
(2.497)
8.398
2.500
----------------------------------------------------------------
Excess/(Deficiency)
0.445
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ELEVATEDST9RAGE (MG)
Estimated Demand (c)
Existing Capacity (c)
0.869
1. 715
Excess/(Deficiency)
0.846
(a) Taken from land use assumptions: TABLE 5-5
(0.130)
1.113
1. 715
0.602
(5.898)
3.553
1. 715
(1.838)
(b) 1989 figure taken from meter count: see TABLE 5-9
future LUE's projected as same ration of LUE's to population as
1989:
future cOpIlections. project;ed !is !lame ration of . .conne.ctions 1;:0
LUE'sas 1989.
(c) Source: Ford Engineering. 3/9/90: 3/22/90.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 11
Water Improvement Plan
1249
II 19-Bx. 11
SCRBRTZ CODE
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ASSOC~TBD CIP :tNVBH'1'ORY AND COSTDfG-WATBIt OT:tLITY
FACILITY
NAME
SUPPLY , PUMPING
BXISTING PACILITIES
D.C. .ell #1 Pump Ii 125 bp
o.c. .e11 #3 Pump e 125 bp
NACO ...el1 #1 Pump Ii 200 bp
NACO ...e11 #2 Pump Ii 200 hp
Subtotal Bxist. Facilities
FUTURE FACILITIES
Lookout Road -Well #1.pump
Subtotal Future Facilities
=~=~=2..==========~===.E==
TOTAL WATBR SUPPLY
GROUND STORAGE
EXISTING FACILITIBS
Live Oak Road Tank
Ware. S~gu.in Tank .
Deer Bav.n well 8lt~.tank'1
FACILITY CAPACITY (mgd or gals)
1989-
1999
BXCBSS
10 YBARS
1989-
1999
CAPITAL COST
COST TOTAL PBR LOB
CONSTRUCTION IN EXCBSS
COST TOTAL CURRENT USB 10 YBARS
MaD
$160,000
$160,000 0.462
$170,000
$170,000 0.594
--------
$660,000 1. 056
(a) (a)
$360,000 1.320
--------
$360,000 1.320
(a) (a)
======:z"'~
$1,020,000 :l.376
$61,875
$124
0,868
(hi
0,099
(h)
0,089
(h)
-------
0.000 0.144 1.176 $39,273 $ 54
(h) (h)
====== ~=,....====
0.868 0.243 1.265 $101,148 $ 82
(e)
HG
$450,000
$151>,000
$150.,000.
1. 500
0,500
. 0.500
----------------------------- --------- -------
SUbtotal Bxieting Facilities $750,000 2,500 1. 305 0.:l20 0.975 $66,000 $141
FUTU1Ul FACILITIBS
Lookout Road well Tank $450,000 1. 500
----------------------------- --------- -------
Subtotal Future Facilities $450,000 1. 500 0.750 0.444 0.306 $133.200 $141
(a) (al (h) (h) (h)
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.
TOTAL GllOUND STORAGE $l,:lOO,OOO 4.000 2.055 0.664 1. 281 $199,200 $14l
(e) ..
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Chapter 19
Bxhibit 11
Water Improvement plan
1250
WATER, WASTEWATBR AND WASTB DISPOSAL
8 19-Bx. 11
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ASSOCIATBD CJ:P J:NV:BN-roRY AND COSTJ:NG-WATRR" U'l':tLJ:TY (Co~~lUded)
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FACILI'l'Y CAPACI'l'Y ("lid or gals) 1989- 1989-
----------------------------------------- 1999 1999
PACILI'l'Y CONSTRUCTION IN EXCESS EXCBSS CAPITAL COST
NAMB COST TOTAL CURRENT USE 10 YBARB 10 YBARB COST TOTAL PER LOB
SUPPLY , PUMPING
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BXISTING FACILITIBS
U.C. well site Tank #1
O.C. well site Tank #2
NACO well site Tank #1
SUbtotal Rxi.ting Pacilitie.
--._-------=-=-=-----=-=====-
TOTAL BLEVATED STORAGB
MOD
------------
$300.000 1. 000
$64,500 0.:U5
$500,000 0.500
----------
$864,500 1. 715 0.869
(a) (al (a)
===------..
$864,500 1.715 0.869
--------- -------
0.244 0.602 $122,996 $100
(a) (al
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0.244 0.602 $122,996 $100
(e)
WATER TRANSMISSION
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EXISTING FACILITIBS
18" Water Main
20" Water Main
16" Water Main
Subtotal Bxisting Facilities
FUTURE FACILITIBS
18" Main..Plant to IH35/FM3009
12" main. Plant to Tri-cnty Bs.Pk.
Schirmerville water Bxtension
Deer"Baven Loop to Schertz Pkwy
16" main.IB35 Mobile Villa/Schpkwy
12" ma"in ext ~to New -:eraunfels
Live Oak Rills water Improvements
SUbtotal Future Facilities
AVERAGB
MOD
$500.000
$600.000
$270,000
$1,370.000
(a)
10.656
(a)
5.200
(b)
1. 035
(b)
$133,066
4.421
(b)
$276
$454,400
$61,700
$2.033,900
$70.600
$82.195
$659,800
$82.250
$3,444,845
(a)
5.760
(a)
2.000
(b)
1. 600
2.150
(b)
$133,066
(e)
$276
TOTAL WATBR TRANSMISSION
------------------------------- ----------
------------------------------- ----------
$1,069.967
$4,814,845
16.416
7.200
2.635
6.581
$588
(e)
WATBR CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
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$1,211
$7.899,345
$1,513,311
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(a)
(b)
(e)
Source Ford B~ineering. 3/9/90,
.,Alloca.,tions ace~r(:1.ing to For~:Btiq.1.n~erin~..,_" 3/22/90.
Assumes "the following conversion factors derived from engineering demand per LUX in
Supply/Treatment I
Ground Storage I
Blevated Storage I
Transmis.iont
1999.
198 gals daily = 1 LOB
469 gals 1 LUX
198 gal. _ 1 LUX
J,146 gals daily ~ 1 LOB
Chapter 19
Bxhibit 11
Water Improvement Plan
1251
8 19-Bx. 12
SCHERTZ CODB
BXBXBIT 12
WAS'l'BWATBR DlPROVBMBN'l' PROGRAM
ASSOCnTim ,CIP INVEN'l'ORY AND COSTING - WASTEWATER UTILITY
FACILITY CAPACITY (mod or gals)
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FACILITY
NAMB
TOTAL
IN EXCBSS EXCBSS
CtJRRBNT USB 10 YBARB 10 YBARS
1989-
1999
CAPITAL
COST TOTAL
CONSTRUCTION
COST
COLLECTION AND PUMPING
AVllRAGB
IIOD
BXISTLNa PACILITIBS ----------__
Bxisting Collection Line Network $6,407,500 2.000
SUbtotal Bxisting Facilities
FUTURE FACILITIES
Dry Comal OUtfall Line
Mobile villa OUtfall Line
Live oak aill OUtfall Line
$6,407,500
2.000
1.117
0.233
0.650
$747,966
$1,424,400
$142.000
$124.000
Subtotal Future Facilities
$1,690,400
0.300
0.000
0.079
0.221
$446.761
m_BD:..:._._===========_.=====
TOTAL COLLECTION
$8,097,900
2.300
1.117
0.313
0.871
$1,194,728
WASTEWATBR CONSTRUCTION COST
TOTAL (h)
$8.097.900
$1,1.94,728
1989-
1999
COST
PBR LOB
$1,155
$2,031
$1,377
(g)
$1.377
(a) Source: Ford "Bnqineering. 2/23/90
(b) Sourcel Ford Bngineer~. 2/23/9901 capacity adequate to .erve 20,000(ehown at average demand).
(c) P~oportio~.t. share .ot ~989 sewer servic~ population.
(d) '19~9. de~d ailocated propor~ionate ~.tween,.vailabie' exee.. in exi~tiDa..facilitie. ~ ~ture facilities
(e) Sourcel Pard Bngineering. 2/23/901 capacity adequate to serve 3,000(ahown at average demand).
(f) Remainder of available capacity.
(g) Assume. the following gals to LOB conversion factor.. based on Ford Bngine.ring capacity estimates.
Collection I 361 gals daily = 1 LOB
(h) Wastewater treatment construction costs are determined by New Braunfels Utilities and cibolo Creek
Municipal Authority in addition to costs shown and are reflected in the impact fees charged by these two
entities to Schertz customers.
Chapter 19
Bxhibi t 12
Wastewater ~rovement Program
1252
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
s 19-Ex. 12
ESTIMATBD SERVICE UNITS - WASTEWATER UTILITY
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FACILITY TYPE/LAND USE 1989
1999 ULTIMATE
----------------------------------- ------
WASTEWATER SERVICE AREA POPULATION 16,703
21,381 66,892
EST. SEWER CUSTOMER POPULATION (a) 11,166
TOTAL LoB's (b)
3,097
14,294
3,965
45,641
12,660
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(a) Service population based on ratio of 1989 wastewater
customers to water customers times water service population (per
Bierschwale., Ford ).
(b) Wastewater LUE's/capita same as 1989 water LOE's/capita.
Chapter 19
Exhibit 12
Wastewater Improvement Program
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II
All ordinances, resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in
conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
III
This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with
the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
IV
" J;f . any.l?~oyis:\.on .ofthi.s,-.Ordinance.orth4Ol. ~ppl:\.cation therElofto.
any person or circumstance shai1 be held invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the
remainder of this Ordinance and the application of such provision
to the other persons and circumstancEls shall nevertheless be
valid, and this City Council hereby declares that this Ordinance
would have been enacted without such invalid provision.
V
,
EFFECTIVE DATE: The provisions of this ordinance shall be
force and effective from date of final approval with
following exceptions:
in
the
Water rates will become effective January 11, 1994.
Sewer rate increase will be reflected on each customer's April
1994 billing and will utilize each customers average as
established per requirements set forth in Exhibit 5 of the
Ordinance.
Approved on first reading the ~day of
1//06'l"'A1k.(; 195.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the
Ut.Jvt"'/11hr>r-: , 19 93
/c.
day of
ATTEST:
I
ORDINANCE NO.
93.F.20
AN ORDINANCE BY THE
CITY COUNCil OF THE
CITY' OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, PROVIDING
THAT THE CODE OF OR.
DINANCES CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE
AMENDED BY REVISING
CHAPTER 19 - WATER, THE STATE OF TEXAS
SEWERS AND SEWAGE ' ,
DISPOSAL: PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
AND REPEALING All
ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT.
:~~;t:~'!hi~~h;i~i~~!\aY"01Before me, the undersigned authority, on this date personally
Novei11ber,) 993 ,
~~~e s~r~;:~se, I' appeared ~ ~'D.S known to me, who, being by me
REQUEST FOR BIDS
ON TEXAS HIGHWAY
S ICedONSTRUCI TflON2859 duly sworn, on his oath deposes and says that he is the publisher of
aa proposa s or .
miles of signing, delinea-
tion and pavement mark. Th S . GtE t . bl' h d . 'd t
ings on IH 10 Irom 0.2 mi e eguln azet e- n erpnse, a newspaper pu IS e In sm COUll y;
N. of lP 1604 to 0.9 mi N.
of Huebner Rd. covered by .. \ J ~ ^
NH 94(1.3)1 in Bexarthat a copy of the within and foregoing {\.Jel7~
County, WIll be receIved at
the Texas Department of
Transportation, Austin, un- "d ~ .
tiI1:00P.M, December 14, sal newspaper ~
1993, and then publicly
opened and read. ... .
This contract is subject to such publIcatIons beIng on the folloWlng dates:
all appropriate Federal ~
laws, including Title VI of r(:J 0 ~ ~~.J.,..;;;.::5. /99.3.-
the CIvil RIghts Acl of 1964. - J:iJ- / - -
The Texas Department 'Jf
Transportation hereby noti-
fies all bidders that it wlll
insure that bidders will not
be discriminated against on
the ground of race, color,
sex or national origin, in
having full opportunity to d f hi h' h t tt h d
submit bids in response to an a newspaper copy 0 w C IS ere 0 a ac e .
this invitation, and in con~ -J
sideration for an award. \\
Plans and specifications, jL" '--rt _<
County of Guadalupe
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
1 /00
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7 'l()
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was published in
times before the return day named therein,
ORDINANCE NO.
93-F-20
AN ORDINANCE BY THE
CiTY COUNCil OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, PROVIDING
THAT THE CODE OF OR.
DINANCES CiTY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE
AMENDED BY REVISING
CHAPTER 19 - WATER,
SEWERS AND SEWAGE
DiSPOSAL: pROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
AND REPEALING All
ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT.
Passed. approved and
adopted this the 16th day of
November. 1993
June G. Krause,
City Secretary
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PUBLISHER'S AF:I~A VIT
THE STATE OF TEXAS, 'T;" 7 ,90
County of Guadalupe
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this date personally
appeared ~tJ ~ known to me, who, being by me
duly sworn, on his oath deposes and says that he is the publisher of
The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise, a newspaper published in said county;
that a copy ofthe within and foregoing NWCsL was published in
said newspaper:J; times before the return day named therein,
s,\\ch publications being on the following dates:
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