Chappell Hill Water Supply Corporation Water Tariff
SECTION 1.0—RATE SCHEDULE
Section 1.01-Rates
Effective January 1, 2011
Monthly Minimum Charge
$27.00
Gallonage Charges
First 1500 gallons: $1.25 per thousand
Next 4000 gallons: $2.75per thousand
Next 6000 gallons: $4.25 per thousand
Next 10,000 gallons: $5.25 per thousand
Over 21,500 gallons: $7.35 per thousand
FORM OF PAYMENT: The Corporation will accept the following forms of payment:
Cash ___X___ Check __X____ Money Order ___X____
REGULATORY ASSESSMENT .......................................0.5%
TCEQ rules require the Corporation to collect a fee of 0.5% of the retail monthly bill.
Section 1.02 – Other Fees
MEMBERSHIP FEE ................................................................$200.00
MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER FEE...............................................$100.00
TAP FEE.......................................................................................$800.00
Tap Fee covers the Corporation's costs for materials and labor to install a standard residential
5/8” or 3/4” meter. An additional fee to cover unique costs is permitted if listed on this
tariff.
TAP FEE (Unique costs)................................................................Actual cost
For example, a road bore which may be required to extend service to a new customer.
TAP FEE (Large meter)..................................................................Actual cost
Tap fee is the Corporation's actual cost for materials and labor for meter size installed
METER RELOCATION FEE.........................................................Actual Relocation Cost,
Not to exceed Tap Fee
This fee may be charged if a customer requests that an existing meter be relocated.
IMPACT FEE
An impact fee may be set by the Board of Directors to reflect the proportionate charge to the customer for new or increased facilities required to provide the necessary service requested. The Impact Fee may be amortized and included in the monthly bill.
BUY-IN FEE
New customers will pay a Buy-in Fee to bring them up to economic parity with existing customers. At this time, the Buy-in Fee is $218.00.
METER TEST FEE................................................................................ $25.00
This fee may be charged if a customer requests a second meter test within a two-year period and the test indicates that the meter is recording accurately.
RECONNECTION FEE
The Reconnection Fee must be paid before service can be restored to a customer who has been disconnected for the following reasons:
a) Non payment of bill................................................................$50.00
b) Customer's request that service be disconnected....................$10.00 per month
for each month service is discontinued up to a maximum of $50.00
LATE AND DELINQUENT CHARGES
$5.00 If bill is not paid by the 17th of the month. The late charge is not waived if the customer does not receive the bill.
$10.00 If the bill is overdue by 30 days and the 10-day CAUTION NOTICE is sent.
$20.00 If there is no response to the CAUTION NOTICE. The customer will have a red WARNING NOTICE hang-tag placed on the door. If there is no response within 10 days, water service will be discontinued. If service is disconnected, there will be a $50.00 reconnect fee and the full amount of the bill must be paid.
DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE DUE TO NON-PAYMENT OF BILL
Bills are due and payable on or before the 17th of the month. Bills that are delinquent by more than 30 days will cause that account to be subject to discontinuation of service. An account that is delinquent by more than 30 days will be mailed a CAUTION NOTICE giving the customer 10 days to pay the bill. If no response is received, the customer will have a red WARNING NOTICE hang-tag placed on the door. The full amount of the delinquent bill must be paid within 10 days or service will be discontinued. If service is discontinued, there will be a $50.00 reconnect charge and the full amount of the delinquent bill must be paid before service will be restored.
RENTAL CUSTOMER DEPOSIT (refundable)..........................................$100.00
RETURNED CHECK FEE..........................................................................$15.00
LINE EXTENSION AND CONSTRUCTION CHARGES:
Refer to Section 3.0-Service Extension Policy for terms, conditions, and charges when new construction is necessary to provide service.
