LETTER
OF POLICY - LETTER OF POLICYUpdated 9/12/2008
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The
City of Oregon City bills monthly for water/sewer
and storm drain.
A statement will be mailed to
our customers at the end of each month and will be due on the 20th, Should the 20th fall on a weekend it's due date becomes the next business day.
Water rates are based on two elements: a charge applicable
to meter size which covers fixed customer related
costs (routine maintenance, billing, accounting,
fire protection [hydrant systems], and debt payments)
and, a consumption (variable) charge for each
100 cubic feet of water used. The total rate covers
the cost of supplying water service and improvements
to the City’s water system. The water meters
are read every month.
Sewer Fees are comprised of two elements (the City of
Oregon City and the Tri-City Service District).
These fees cover the maintenance, operation, debt
payments and improvements of the sewer system.
Residential fees are billed per dwelling unit.
Commercial and institutional fees are billed based
on water consumption (one equivalent residential
unit (ERU) per water unit).
Storm drain fee is charged to all improved properties
within City Limits and is used exclusively to
implement, maintain, and improve the City’s
storm drainage system.
Shut
off information: If your bill is unpaid
20 days after the billing, your next statement
will contain delinquent and disconnection information.
If you do not bring your account current or make
arrangements with this office, your service will
be shut off. Payment plus additional fees (CPE – collection, processing and enforcement
fee, tampering, damage, etc.) must be paid in
full before service can be restored.
Rates as of: July 1, 2008
Current Fees : as of 7/1/08 $45.82
WATER$11.95*
Residential: Meter fee*
Water Usage Charge: $ 2.00 each HCF(100 Cubic Feet) = (Approx) 748 Gallons
SEWER$25.25 Residential Oregon City $13.60
Tri-City(Clackamas County) $11.65 - Water Environment Services Commercial rate $25.25***
*** Water Consumption is divided by 10 multiplied by the current rate
City of Oregon City (Jan 1, 2004) Water Environment Service (Effective July 1, 2007)
STORM$ 4.12 (Flat Rate) Effective Jan 1, 2008
Residential = Flat Rate
Commercial Rates: Are based on square footage of the impervious surface.
What is a Transportation Utility Fee? A Transportation Utility Fee (sometimes known as a Street
Maintenance Fee, Road User Fee, or Street Utility Fee) is a monthly fee
based on use of the transportation system that is collected from
residences and businesses within the city limits of Oregon City. The fee
is based on the number of trips a particular land use generates and is
collected through the City's regular utility bill. It is designated for use in
the maintenance and repair of the City's transportation system. Users of
the road system share the costs of the corrective and preventive
maintenance needed to keep the street system operating at an adequate
level.
Single
Family Residence $11.95 plus
$2.00 for each 100 cubic feet
of water consumed Multiple
Dwellings$ 9.55per unit plus
$2.00 for each 100 cu. ft. of water consumed Low Income Rate $5.96 plus $1.58
for each 100 cubic feet of water consumed
*** Please call our office for more information ***
Water Rate- $1.58* per 100 Cubic feet for accounts
who have pre-qualified by application. * The rate of $1.58 per 100 cubic feet is for winter water usage for qualified applicants, usage over the winter water average will be charged at the normal user rate of $2.00 per 100 cu ft.
SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE $13.60 per month $11.65
per month = $25.25 Multiple
Dwellings $13.60 per month per unit $11.65 per month per unit = $ 25.25 Reduced
Senior/Disabled $6.80 -OC per month
$5.83 -Tri-City per month = $12.63
If your service is disconnected for non-payment, only payment in full by 4:00 pm will get your service restored on the same day.
The City does not accept personal checks as a form of payment when service has been disconnected. If you call after business hours your service will be restored on the next business day after your payment has been received.
Restores are done on a first pay basis after 2pm.
13.04.230 Authority to turn on water
After the water has been shut off at the curb cock, if it should be turned on by any person other than an employee of the water department, the water will be again shut off, a section of the service pipe removed, and service will not be furnished until the arrears, current month and an additional charge for the reasonable cost of disconnection and resumption of service, as determined by administrative policy, are paid. (Prior code §3-3-25)
ADDITIONAL FEES WHEN APPLICABLE: CPE (Collection, Processing and Enforcement) $25.00 NSF (Returned Check, Non-Sufficient Funds) $25.00 Meter Tampering $25.00 Damaged Padlock $10.00 Meter Pull $50.00
After hours non-payment restore - $190.00 Non Emergency Utility Worker call out
