Chapter 13.08
WATER RATES
Sections
13.08.020 Residential rate reduction for senior citizens
13.08.030 Metered rates—commercial and industrial establishments and wholesale to service districts
13.08.040 Rates—outside city boundaries
13.08.045 Allocation of proceeds
13.08.050 Charges—effective date
13.08.010 Designated
The rates for water supplied to properties within the corporate boundaries of the city of Kodiak shall be established by resolution or motion of the city council. Such rates need not be the same as the rates established for water supplied to properties beyond the corporate boundaries of the city. [Ord. 938 §15, 1992; Ord. 861 §4, 1989; Ord. 655, 1983]
13.08.020 Residential rate reduction for senior citizens
Whenever a person 65 years of age or over applies for and is primarily responsible for the water service costs at a residence occupied by said person who is the head of household, the rate for water usage shall be one-half the usual rate for residences. [Ord. 429 §1, 1974]
13.08.030 Metered rates—commercial and industrial establishments and wholesale to service districts
The metered rates for water supplied to properties within the corporate boundaries of the city and the rates to service districts shall be established by resolution or motion of the city council. [Ord. 938 §16, 1992; Ord. 861 §5, 1989; Ord. 655, 1983]
13.08.040 Rates—outside city boundaries
(a) The nonmetered rates for water provided to a residence or business establishment located outside the corporate limits of the city shall be established by resolution of the city council.
(b) Metered rates for water provided to an establishment or business located outside the corporate limits of the city shall be established by resolution of the city council.
(c) Customers outside the city limits are not eligible for water service at wholesale metered rates. [Ord. 938 §22, 1992; Ord. 861 §6, 1989; Ord. 556 §3, 1979]
13.08.045 Allocation of proceeds
Ten percent of the water rates collected under this chapter shall be allocated to a separate fund or account to be appropriated and utilized solely for capital improvements to the city water system. [Ord. 861 §7, 1989]
13.08.050 Charges—effective date
Water service shall be deemed to be provided and water charges shall become effective with regard to premises connected directly or indirectly to the water system on the date the city first turns on the water; provided, however, that water service charges levied with regard to premises prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall be one-half the charge that would otherwise be applicable under this chapter. [Ord. 1035, 1996; Ord. 788, 1986; Ord. 507 §1, 1977]
13.08.060 Charges—lien when
Every charge to a person made by the city in connection with the construction, installation, or repair of any water service or for water furnished for consumption constitutes a lien chargeable against the property, and has a status the same as if the charge has been levied or assessed as a property tax. The lien may be foreclosed by the city in the same manner as any other lien or mortgage against the property for nonpayment. [CCK §5.8.23]