Chapter 13.16
UTILITY RATE DISCOUNTS FOR LOW-INCOME SENIOR OR DISABLED PERSONS
Sections:
13.16.010 Programs for discounts established.
13.16.020 Low-income senior citizen qualifications.
13.16.030 Disabled citizen qualifications.
13.16.040 Definition of disabled persons.
13.16.050 Discount applies to water, sewer and garbage utility services.
13.16.070 Discounts limited to first one hundred twenty-five applicants.
13.16.010 Programs for discounts established.
A program for discounts to the billing for water and sewer utility services for certain low-income senior or disabled citizens is established in order to provide necessary support for the disadvantaged. Such reductions are intended to offset rate increases. The mayor and city clerk/treasurer are authorized and directed to administer said program and in such connection may promulgate administrative regulations to carry out the intent and purpose of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 1115 §2(part), 2004)
13.16.020 Low-income senior citizen qualifications.
To implement the program provided for in Section 13.16.010, a low-income senior citizen shall show satisfactory proof that he or she:
A. Is sixty-five years of age or older; and
B. Has a maximum annual household income at or below one hundred twenty-five percent of federal poverty guidelines; and
C. Is a single occupant or the head of a household or the spouse of the head of the household; and
D. Resides in the dwelling unit served by the sewer and water utility.
Applicants shall verify such information annually and shall provide such other data as is deemed appropriate upon forms prepared and in the manner determined by the city. (Ord. 1257 §1SS, 2011: Ord. 1115 §2(part), 2004)
13.16.030 Disabled citizen qualifications.
To implement the program provided for in Section 13.16.010, a disabled citizen shall show satisfactory proof that he or she:
A. Is disabled; and
B. Has a maximum annual household income at or below one hundred twenty-five percent of federal poverty guidelines; and
C. Is a single occupant or the head of a household or the spouse of the head of the household; and
D. Resides in the dwelling unit served by the sewer and water utility.
Applicants shall verify such information annually and shall provide such other data as is deemed appropriate upon forms prepared and in the manner determined by the city. (Ord. 1257 §1TT, 2011: Ord. 1115 §2(part), 2004)
13.16.040 Definition of disabled persons.
For purposes of this section, the following persons are defined as disabled:
A. A person who has qualified and received permanent special parking privileges under RCW 46.16.381(1)(a) through 46.16.381(1)(g).
B. A blind person as defined in RCW 74.18.020(4).
C. A person who has a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020(3).
D. A person who is gravely disabled as a result of a mental disorder as defined in RCW 71.50.020(14).
E. A person who has qualified and receives supplemental Social Security benefits due to disability. (Ord. 1115 §2(part), 2004)
13.16.050 Discount applies to water, sewer and garbage utility services.
Persons qualified by the city as eligible recipients of a low-income senior or disabled citizen discount provided for in this chapter shall be granted a discount against the charge assessed for utility services. (Ord. 1206 §3, 2009: Ord. 1115 §2(part), 2004)
13.16.060 Discount rate.
The city clerk/treasurer is authorized to discount the total amount of charges made for water and sewer utility services to qualified low-income senior or disabled citizens by twenty-five percent. (Ord. 1115 §2(part), 2004)
13.16.070 Discounts limited to first one hundred twenty-five applicants.
The number of senior citizens and disabled persons, combined, shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five in any calendar year. (Ord. 1115 §2(part), 2004)