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CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5235
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2,STORM AND SURFACE WATER
DRAINAGE;CHAPTER 4,WATER;AND CHAPTER 5,SEWERS;OF
TITLE vm (HEALTH AND SANITATION)OF ORDINANCE NO.4260
ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF TIlE CITY OF
RENTON,WASHINGTON"BY INCREASING RATES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTIONl.Section 8-2-2.G.1 of Chapter 2,Stonn and Surface Water
DraiF.age,of Title YIn (Health and Sanitation)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances ofthe City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows:
G.Special Rates:
L a.Senior andlor disabled citizens who qualified under RMC 8-4-31 C for
low-income rates prior to August 1,1994,are eligible for rates of one dollar nineteen cents
($1.19)per month for a seventy-five percent (75%)rate subsidy,or one dollar sixty five cents
($1.65)for a forty percent (400/<')rate subsidy.
b.Senior and/or disabled citizens who qualify under RMC 8~4-31C for low-
income rates after August 1,1994,are eligible for rates of one doUar forty seven cents
($1.47)per month for a seventy-five percent (75%)rate subsidy,or three dollars fifty
cents ($3.50)a forty percent (40%)subsidy.
c.Double occupancy households who qualify under RMC 8-4-31 C for low-
income rates after August 1,.1994,with an income between thirty percent (30%)and fifty
percent (50%)ofthe median household income for King County will pay three doI1~rs
and twenty eight cents ($3.28)per month.
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Section 8-2-3 .E.I of Chapter 2,Storm and Surface Water
Drainage,of Title VITI (Health and Sanitation)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows:
E.Charges For Surface Water Utility:
1.The following schedule is hereby adopted as the monthly charges to be paid to the
City for surface water utility services:
a.Single-family dwelling $5.72 per unit
b.Low intensity,0.5 acre or less $14.16 per acre
c.Medium intensity,0.5 acre or less $20.49 per acre
d.High intensity,0.5 acre or less $26.42 per acre
e.Low intensity,more than 0.5 acre $28.33 per acre
f Medium intensity,more than 0.5 $40.96 per acre
acre
g.High intensity,more than 0.5 acre $52.83 per acre
h.Gravel pits $56.96 per acre
i.City streets $14.20 per acre
SECTIONID.Section 8-4-24.Al of Chapter 4,Water,of Title VIII (Health and
Sanitation)ofOrdinance No.4260 entitled "Code ofGenera.1 Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows:
1.Fire Protection Charge:The private fire protection charge will be three dollars eighty-six
cents ($3.86)per month per inch of fire meter size.
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SECTION IV.
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Section 8-4-31.B and C of Chapter 4,Water,of Title VIII (Health
and Sanitation)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Renton,Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows:
B.Metered Rates:
1.The minimum rates for metered water supplied within the City in one month or
fractional period thereof are hereby fixed in the following schedule:
Size Of Service Total Service Charge
3/4 in.$11.93
1 in.14.94
1-1/2 in.19.14
2 in.33.46
3 in.99.08
4 in.143.22
6 in.214.86
8 in.298.43
10 in.429.72
12 in.596.86
2.Commodity Rates:Two (2)consumption blocks will be established for residential
customers (single-family and duplex customers).The size ofthe first block will be zero to one
thousand (0 to 1,000)cubic feet ofwater consumed per month.The second block will be all
consumption over one thousand (1,000)cubic feet per month.The rates for these two (2)blocks
are as follows:
1 to 1,000 cubic feet $2.01
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Over 1,000 cubic feet $2.14
All commercial customers (multi-family,commercial and industrial)will pay for
consumption at the first block rate of two dollars and one cent ($2.01)per one hundred (l00)
cubic feet.
3.(Rep.by Ord.4898,3-19-2001)
C.Senior Citizens And Disabled Persons:The following is hereby established for certain
senior citizens and disabled persons who are economically disadvantaged as herein set forth:
1.Low-Income Seniors:A "low-income senior citizen"is defined as a person sixty-
two (62)years of age or older who resides in a single-family dwelling that is separately metered
for water usage,either as owner,purchaser,or renter,and whose total income,including that of
his or her spouse or co-tenant,does not exceed the annual income threshold for low-income rate
eligibility.The annual income threshold for eligibility for low-income rate shall be adjusted each
calendar year,using the Income Guidelines for King County as provided annually by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).Any household with a disposable
income ofthirty percent (30%)or less of the median household income for King County will be
eligible for a seventy-five percent (75%)rate subsidy.Any household with an annual disposable
income between thirty percent (30%)and fifty percent (50%)of the King County median
household income is eligible for a forty percent (40%)rate subsidy.For the calendar year 2007
those figures shall be less than sixteen thousand three hundred fifty dollars ($16,350)or less per
annum for a seventy five percent (75%)rate subsidy and between sixteen thousand three hundred
fifty dollars ($16,350)and twenty-seven thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($27,250)for a forty
percent (40%)rate subsidy for single occupancy,and for double occupancy eighteen thousand
seven hundred dollars ($18,700)or less for a seventy-five percent (75%)rate subsidy,and
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between eighteen thousand seven hundred dollars ($18,700)and thirty-one thousand one hundred
fifty dollars ($31,150)for a forty percent (40%)rate subsidy.For households with more than two
(2)individuals qualifying under subsection C of this Section,an additional five thousand dollars
($5,000)is added to the income threshold per qualifying individual.
2.Low-Income Disabled Citizen:A "low-income disabled citizen"is defined as:a)a
person qualifying for special parking privileges under RCW 46.16.381(1)(a)through (f);b)a
blind person as defined in RCW 74.18.020;c)a disabled,handicapped,or incapacitated person
as defined under any other existing State or Federal program;or d)a person on home kidney
dialysis treatment who resides in a single-family dwelling that is separately metered for water
usage,either as owner,purchaser or renter,and whose total income,including that of his or her
spouse or co-tenant,does not exceed the annual income threshold for eligibility for low-income
rate.
3.Qualified Persons:
a.Every such person (if double occupancy,then both household members)
shall meet either of the above requirements to qualify for senior citizen and disabled
rate(s).Every such person (if double occupancy,then both household members),shall file
with the Utilities billing section ofthe City,his or her affidavit,that he/she or they are
qualified to be charged the special rate for such utility services herein stated.
b.Such statement shall contain such other information as the Utilities billing
section may prescribe,including but not limited to address,ownership or interest in the
dwelling occupied by such applicant(s),amount,source and nature of all income from
any and all sources,together with the applicant's unqualified promise to forthwith notify
the City of any circumstances or change in condition which would make the applicant(s)
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ineligible to receive said special rate(s).The Utilities billing section may establish rules
and procedures for implementing this Section.
4.Low-Income Rates:
a.For those senior citizens and disabled persons who qualified as
economically disadvantaged and were on this low-income rate prior to August 1,1994,
the following rates for water service relating to such single-family dwelling in which
such eligible person or persons permanently reside are as follows:
(1)One dollar forty two cents ($1.42)per month for a seventy-five
percent (75%)rate subsidy and two dollars fifty five cents ($2.55)for a forty
percent (40%)rate subsidy,limited to nine hundred (900)cubic feet of water per
month.
(2)Any excess shall be charged as provided in subsections A and B of
this Section.
b.For those senior citizens and disabled persons who qualify as
economically disadvantaged,and were on this low-income rate after August 1,1994,the
following rates for water service relating to such single-family dwelling in which such
eligible person or persons permanently reside:
(1)Three dollars thirteen cents ($3.13)per month for a seventy-five
percent (75%)rate subsidy,limited to nine hundred (900)cubic feet of water per
month,and seven dollars fifty cents ($7.50)per month for a forty percent (40%)
rate subsidy,limited to nine hundred (900)cubic feet of water per month.
(2)Any excess shall be charged as provided in subsections A and B of
this Section,except for those persons who qualify under home kidney dialysis.
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These customers are limited to one thousand seven hundred (1,700)cubic feet of
water per month before any excess is charged as provided in subsections A and B
of this Section.
c.For those senior citizens and disabled persons who become eligible
according to the criteria in subsections C1 and C2 ofthis Section after the effective date
hereof,the following rates for water service relating to such single-family dwelling in
which such eligible person or persons permanently reside:
(1)Two dollars eighty five cents ($2.85)per month,limited to nine
hundred (900)cubic feet of water per month,and for households with income
thirty percent (30%)or less of the median household income for King County;
and six dollars eighty one cents ($6.81)per month,limited to nine hundred (900)
cubic feet of water per month for double occupancy households with income
between thirty percent (30%)and fifty percent (50%)of the median household
income for King County.
(2)Any excess shall be charged as provided in subsections A and B of
this Section.
5.For those senior citizens,sixty two (62)years of age or older and/or disabled
citizens,when such seniors and/or disabled citizens are not otherwise eligible for special rates as
low-income seniors and/or disabled citizens,but who qualify for property tax exemption
pursuant to RCW 84.36.381(5)(a)and are not residents of the City shall be exempt from the fifty
percent (500.10)utility surcharge applicable to those customers not residents of the City.To
receive this exemption the applicant must provide the information required under subsection C3
of this Section.
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SECTIONV.
ORDINANCE NO.5235
Section 8-5-15.A of Chapter 5,Sewers,of Title VITI (Health and
Sanitation)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows:
A.Disposal Rates:The monthly rates and charges for sewage disposal service shall be as
follows:
1.Single-Family:Fourteen dollars sixty seven cents ($14.67).
2.All Other Users:A base charge oftwo dollars twenty two cents ($2.22)plus one
dollar sixty six cents ($1.66)per month for each one hundred (l00)cubic feet of water used,but
not less than fourteen dollars sixty seven cents ($14.67)per month.
3.Charges For Sewer Service Without City Water:In the event that water obtained
from sources other than purchased from the City is either discharged or drained into the sewer
system,users shall be charged by one of the two (2)following methods:
a.For single-family residences,fourteen dollars sixty seven cents ($14.67)
per month.
b.For other than single-family dwellings,the PlanningiBuildinglPublic
Works Administrator shall install a water meter into such private water system at cost to
property owners,and the method of billing shall be in compliance with subsection A2 of
this Section.
4.(Rep.by Ord.4898,3-19-01)
SECTION VI.Section 8-5-15.D of Chapter 5,Sewers,of Title VIII (Health and
Sanitation)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances ofthe City ofRenton,
Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows:
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D.Additional Charges:In addition to the foregoing charges specified in this Section,the
following rates shall be charged:
1.A charge of twenty seven dollars and ninety-five cents ($27.95)per month and a
rate adjustment charge of fifty six cents ($0.56)per month payable to King County Wastewater
for each single-family dwelling unit.
2.A charge of twenty seven dollars and ninety-five cents ($27.95)per month and a
rate adjustment charge of fifty-six cents ($0.56)per month payable to King County Wastewater
for each seven hundred fifty (750)cubic feet,or any fraction thereof,of water used for all users
other than single-family.
3.Any additional charges hereafter imposed by King County Wastewater under the
"Industrial Cost Recovery"or "Industrial Waste Surcharge"programs required under the
FWPCA (pL 92-500),Section 204,or as same may be amended hereafter,plus fifteen percent
(15%)thereof as an additional charge for the City's cost of implementing such programs.
4.Senior and/or disabled citizens who qualified under RMC 8-4-31 C for low-
income rates prior to August 1,1994,are eligible for the following rates:
a.Twenty seven dollars and ninety-five cents ($27.95)per month for King
County Wastewater,and one dollar twenty-six cents ($1.26)per month for City sewer
charges for a seventy five percent (75%)rate subsidy and two dollars thirty-nine cents
($2.39)per month for City sewer charges for a forty percent (40%)rate subsidy.
b.Senior and/or disabled citizens who qualify under RMC 8-4-31C for low-
income rates after August 1,1994,are eligible for the following rates:
(1)Twenty seven dollars and ninety-five cents ($27.95)per month for
King County Wastewater and three dollars seventy six cents ($3.76)per month
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for City sewer charges for a seventy-five percent (75%)rate subsidy,and eight
dollars eighty two cents ($8.82)per month for City sewer charges for a forty
percent (40%)rate subsidy.
(2)For double occupancy households,eight dollars twenty three cents
($8.23)per month for households with incomes between thirty percent (30%)and
fifty percent (50%)of the median household income for the City.
5.For those senior citizens sixty-two (62)years of age or older and/or disabled
citizens,when such seniors and/or disabled citizens are not otherwise eligible for special rates as
low-income seniors and/or disabled citizens,but who qualify for property tax exemption
pursuant to RCW 84.36.381(5)(a)and are not residents of the City shall be exempt from the fifty
percent (50%)utility surcharge applicable to those customers not residents of the City.To
receive this exemption the applicant must provide the information required under RMC 8-4-
31C2.
SECTION VII.This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval,and
30 days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 27 t h day of __N--'---o'----v--'---e_m--'---b--'---e_r__--'---,2006.
Bonnie 1.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVEDBYTHEMAYORthis 27th dayof November ,2006.
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Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
Date ofPublication:12/1/2006 (summary)
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