Rate E
AVAILABILITY - This rate is available for fire hydrants and fire protection systems
installed on private property.
CONSTRUCTION PROVISION - Expense of installation will be borne by the Customer.
Any extension of water main, if required, shall follow the provisions of Rule 22.0
(EXTENSION OF CITY'S WATER MAINS). All other pipe, hydrants and equipment, including
a detector-check valve if found necessary by the City, shall be installed and maintained
by and at the expense of the customer.
CONTRACT TERM AND BILLING - Contracts for service are on an annual basis. At the
option of the City, bills may be rendered monthly or annually in advance.
RATE - Customers with unmetered fire protection will be billed at the following
rates based upon the size tap in the City's main:
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Tap Size
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Monthly Rate in Dollars
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Annual Rate in Dollars
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2" or less
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$7.83
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$94.02
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4"
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$11.53
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$138.31
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6"
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$24.86
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$298.37
|
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8"
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$47.85
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$574.22
|
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12"
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$130.28
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$1,563.36
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The above rates are exclusive of every tax or payment imposed upon public utility
services by any political subdivision of the State of Missouri, for the right to
do business in such political subdivision.
PAYMENT TERMS - Bills are net, and are due and payable within ten (10) days after
date of bill.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
- Private fire protection hydrants and systems are to be used solely for the extinguishment
of fires or for fire drill.
- Customer shall make no connections to any private fire protection system that could
in any way result in the movement of water through or the discharge of water out
of the private fire protection system for any other purpose or use than for the
extinguishment of fires.
- Proper applications and contracts for service to private fire protection systems
shall be made with the City prior to beginning any work on a new system or making
any additions of sprinkler heads, hydrants, etc. to an existing private fire protection
system. The application must be preceded or accompanied by specific system plans
that have been subject to review as evidenced by the stamp or signature of the appropriate
insurance rating agency and the appropriate official of the fire protection authority
of the area in which the private fire protection system is located. Private fire
protection systems must meet Missouri Department of Natural Resources Rules and
Regulations.
- All piping between the City's main and the customer's premise shall be constructed
in accordance with Rule 11.0.
- For violation of these provisions the City may discontinue service, refunding any
unearned portion of payment made in advance. As a condition requisite to restoration
of service, City may require customer to supply and install approved detector-check
valve in an approved vault.
RULES AND REGULATIONS - The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Independence
Water Department shall cover the supply of service under this rate.
Established by Ordinance No. 15557, 9/22/03
Revised by Ordinance No. 16850, 10/15/07
Revised by Ordinance No. 17119
Effective October 1, 2011