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ORD I NANCE NO. 14 , 16 4
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF RATES 98
FOR THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS AND
FIXING THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF
Preamble
The authority to operate and maintain the Little Rock Municipal Water Works Is vested In the Board of
Water Works Commissioners, but the authority to establish water rates Is vested In the Board of Directors
of the City. By virtue of state law, rates must be established which are adequate to pay the principal of
and the Interest on water revenue bonds, to make payments Into the revenue bond sinking fund, to provide an
adequate depreciation fund and to provide the Water Works Commission's estimate of the cost of operating
and maintaining the system. Under state law, the cost of capital Improvements Is to be Included In opera-
tion and maintenance cost.
After lengthy technical studies, the Board of Water Works Commissioners has requested the adoption of
the rate Increases reflected by this ordinance and has stated that the Increases are necessary to pay for
the foregoing Items. The Inf latlon rates of the years since the last rate Increase In January 1980, have
limited the resources available to the Little Rock Municipal Water Works in meeting Its responsibilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. The following schedule of rates Is hereby established for the Little Rock Municipal Water
Works:
RATE SCHEDULE NO. 8
of the
LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
Effective Date
This schedule shall become effective for water billed on or after February 1, 1982.
Meter Measurement
Except for public fire services, all water used shall be measured through meters. The size of each
meter shall be determined by the Water Works commensurate with Its estimate of the amount of water to be
used for the premise. One cubic foot of water is equal to 7.48 gallons weighing 62.5 pounds avoirdupois.
Minimum Monthly Charge
The minimum monthly charge Includes payment for the first 200 cubic feet of water used.
Meter Size
Inside City
Outside City
1/2" and 5/8"
$ 3.08
$ 4.62
3/4"
S 3.95
S 5.93
1"
$ 5.20
S 7.80
1 1/2'1
$ 10.10
$ 15.15
2"
$ 15.40
S 23.10
3"
$ 31.00
S 46.50
4"
S 49.50
$ 74.25
6"
$ 99.00
S 148.50
8"
S 154.00
$ 231.00
10"
S 225.00
$ 337.50
12"
$ 377.40
S 566.10
Additional Monthly Charge
In addition to the minimum monthly charge, the following rates shall apply to the amount of water used
In excess of 200 cubic feet per month:
The next 3,100 cu. ft. or less
The next 30,000 cu. ft. or any part thereof
The next 90,000 cu. ft, or any part thereof
All over 123,300 cu. ft. per month
Public Fire Service and
City of Little Rock
Inside City Outside City
Charges Charges
Per 100 C.F. Per 100 C.F.
$ 0.66
$
0.99
$ 0.60
$
0.90
$ 0.45
S
0.675
$ 0.25
S
0.375
The City of Little Rock shall pay to the Water Works the sum of $26.00 per fire hydrant (Installed at
the request of the Fire Chief as authorized by city ordinance and existing fire hydrants acceptable to the
Fire Chief located within areas annexed to the City) per year for the privilege of taking water from fire
hydrants for fighting fires, training firemen, testing fire hydrants and flushing streets and sewers.
Other water used by the City and paid for from Its general funds shall not be subject to the minimum
monthly charge, but shall be metered and paid for at the rate of $0.14 per 100 cubic feet.
Nonresident Consumers 9 9
The term 'outside city" used in the foregoing rates refers to any consumer receiving service outside
the municipal boundaries and to nonresident consumers who purchase water within the municipal boundaries,
which water Is then transported 'to a point outside the municipal boundaries for use or resale.
Private Fire Servl
Private fire service connections for private premises shall pay the following annual fire service
charges:
Automatic sprinker system - 1,000 head or less, subject
to a minimum charge of
All additional heads, each at
Fire Connection, minimum charge h
Private Fire Hydrants, each
Standpipe, openings 1 1/4" diameter (or smaller), each
Standpipe, openings 1 1/2" diameter, each
Standpipe, openings 2" diameter, each
Inside City
Charges
$ 60.00
S 0.06
$ 60.00
$ 52.00
S 12.00
$ 18.00
S 30.00
Standpipe, openings 2 1/2" diameter, each S 60.00
Billing and Payment
Bills for service shall be rendered and paid monthly except as follows:
Outside City
Charges
S 90.00
S 0.09
$ 90.00
S 78.00
$ 18.00
$ 27.00
$ 45.00
$ 90.00
a. The annual rates for public fire service shall be payable by the City of Little Rock In twelve
monthly Installments on or before the twentieth day of each month for services furnished the
preceding nonth.
b. Payments for private fire service shall be due In semi- annual Installments in advance on the first
day of January and July of each year.
Penalty and Discontinuance of Service
A penalty of 10% shall be added to any bill not paid before the twentieth day following the billing
date. If a bi l l Is not paid within thirty days after the bi l ling date, service for the affected premise
may be discontinued; In such event, the Water Works may levy a reoonnection charge.
Unaffected Services
This schedule does not apply to raw water sales or to other special contracts which are deemed to be
contracts for the sale of surplus water, terminable at will, at prices to be fixed by the Water Works
Commission.
Section 2. The Board of Directors finds that the foregoing schedule of rates Is required to provide
the funds necessary to pay the principal of and Interest on water revenue bonds, to make payments Into the
revenue bond sinking fund, to provide an adequate depreciation fund and to provide the Water Works
Commission's estimate of the cost of properly operating and maintaining the municipal water works system.
Section 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances establishing rate schedules for water or water
services supplied or to be supplied by the City of Little Rock through Its municipal water works system are
repealed as of the effective date of the schedule herein established.
Section 4. The provisions of this ordinance are separable, and If any portion, section, provision, or
phrase oF_fhTs__ordlnance shall be declared Invalid or unconstitutional, such action shall riot affect the
validity of the remainder of this ordinance.
Section 5. That It Is hereby ascertained and declared that Inadequate rates for water will endanger
the proper operation, maintenance, and continued Improvement of the water collection, treatment, and dls-
trlbutlon facilities of the City and adequate rates are Immediately necessary to prevent a hazard to the
public health, safety, and welfare of the Inhabitants of the City and, therefore, an emergency is declared
and this Ordinance shall take effect from and after Its passage and approval.
PASSED: December 3, 1981
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
mayor
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