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72-17
Ordinance No.
RECORD OF ORDINANCES
Form No. 30043
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 51 ESTABLISHING USER
FEES AND CAPACITY CHARGES FOR THE SANITARY SEWER
WHEREAS, a financial analysis of the City's Water and Sewer Funds is conducted annually
as part of the Capital Improvements Program update; and
WHEREAS, the financial analysis is completed to evaluate the water and sewer system rate
structure and projected fund balance in the Water and Sewer Funds; and
WHEREAS, the City's goal is to maintain water and sewer rate structures, which are
adequate to ensure the Water and Sewer Funds (Enterprise Funds) are self-supporting,
including the costs of operations, maintenance of the systems, debt service obligations and
necessary capital replacements; and
WHEREAS, based on the financial analysis completed as part of the 2018 — 2022 Capital
Improvements Program update, it is necessary to amend the fees for the sanitary sewer user
fees and capacity charges.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of
Ohio, of the elected members concurring, that:
Section 1, Section 51.64 of the Codified Ordinances to be amended to read as follows:
(A) The following rate is the charge for sewer service and use and is based on metered
consumption of water for the area of the pity served by the City of Columbus:
Rate Per 1,000 Cubic Feet
Effective Date OM&R Debt Service Total
January 1, 2017 $6.94 $4.91 $11.85
Janua 112018 $6.92 $5.43 $12.35
(13) The�%se rates are in addition to the sewer rates charged by the City of Columbus.
(C) The following rate is the charge for sewer service and use for the area of the city
serviced by Delaware County:
Flat Rate Per Month
Effective Date OM&R Debt Service Total
January 1, 2017 $7.62 $5.38 $13.00
January 1, 2018 $7.62 $5.98 $13.60
(D) These rates are in addition to the sewer rates charged by the Delaware County.
(E) Fees received from use of the sewer system shall be deposited in the Sewer Fund
and used for the operation and maintenance of the system, including capital improvements
and any related debt service.
Section 2. EFFECTIVE DA
This ordinance shall be in pct on January 1, 2018.
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Re.1l Ordinance 72-17, Amending Chapter 51 Establishing User Fees and Capaci
Charges for the Sanitary Sewer I
During the first reading of Ordinance 72-17 on October 23, 2017, Council requested two additional
pieces of informationa the current and projected debt service for the water and sewer funds, and
whether Columbus had any low income water and sewer discount programs available for our
residents.
The 20 -year bonds for the Dublin Road tower were issued in 2012 in the amount of $2,360,000. At
year-end, the outstanding principal balance will be $1,885,000.
While there are ongoing capital maintenance needs for the water system (including tower
maintenance and booster station upgrades), there are no plans to issue debt to fund these
Mprovements.
Sewel- Fund
The Sewer Fund currently has debt outstanding for the Upper Scioto West Branch Interceptor and
for various sewer lining projects.
The financing for the Upper Scioto West Branch Interceptor (USWBI) was provided through the Ohio
Water Development Authority (OWDA). The original loan amount was $19,716,717 and was
obtained in 1999. As of December 31, 2017, the outstanding principal balance will be $661,154.
This debt will be paid off in 2018.
20 -year bonds have been issued frequently for sewer lining and manhole rehab/repair. Details are
as follows-,
urdinance 72-17 — Amending Chapter 51 Establishing User Fees and Capacity Charges for the
Sanitary Sewer System
November 2, 2017
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$1,,880,000 issued in 2009 (as part of the BAB program and refunded in 2014). Outstanding
principal balance as of December 31, 2017 will be $1,470,000.
IN $2,540,000 issued in 2012. Outstanding principal balance as of December 31, 2017 will be
$2,030,000.
$2,500,000 issued in 2015. Outstanding principal balance as of December 31,, 2017 will be
$2,335,000.
In $1,380,000 issued in 2017. Outstanding principal balance as of December 31, 2017 will be
$ 1, 380f 000.
It is important to note that many of these improvements are in accordance to the schedule needed
to comply with the ector"s Final Findings and Orders" issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection
Agency (OEPA).
Low Income Water and Sewer Discount Proarams
The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities does offer a 20% discount on water and sewer
consumption charges for qualifying low-income customers. Income requirements are based on
federal poverty standards.
Additionally, Columbus offers a senior citizen water discount program that is also based on age and
household income.
The attached documents provide program details and the applications for both the low income and
senior discount programs that must be completed by a customer seeking assistance. We will include
a link on our website to the City of Columbus'site for utility discounts.
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 72-17 at the second reading/public hearing on
November 6, 2017.
To be eligible for the discount, applicants
must have an active City of Columbus
water or sewer account for their residence
in their name (or spouse's name) and meet
at least one of the following requirements:
1) Household income must be less than
150% of the current U.S. Bureau of Cen-
sus federal poverty level. You must provide
proof of current household income with the
following for all household members over
18:
• Income tax return
W-2 forms
• Benefit letter from Social Security
• Pension award statement
-OR-
2) Applicant must be currently enrolled in
a qualifing low income program. A current
letter of participation from one of the follow-
ing programs is required:
Food stamp benefits
Ohio Medicaid
Low Income Energy Assistance
Home Energy Assistance (HEAP)
Ohio Works First
Public housing benefits
Household Size 2017 Maximum Income
1
$18,729
2
$24,815
3
$29,006
4
$36,636
5
$42,308
6
$47,205
7
$51,761
8
$58,734
9 or more
$69,600
The federal poverty level Trey be adjusted annually.
Call 614-645-8276 for current requirerreMs.
1) Customers approved for the program
will receive a 20% discount on water and
sewer usage charges.
2) Discount will not include: meter read-
ing, late charges, interest or other asso-
ciated fees.
3) Eligibility must be established annual-
ly. To maintain eligibility, customer must
sign a new application on or before the
date of the previous year's application.
4) If customer becomes ineligible for
the discount, Customer Service must be
notified as soon as possible, but no later
than 30 days after the ineligibility.
5) Falsifying information or failing to
notify a change in eligibility status may
lead to:
• Termination of water service
• Recovery of past discounts
• Civil and/or criminal sanctions
6) For questions, please contact the
Columbus Department of Public Utilities
Call Center at 614-645-8276 or visit www.
columbus.gov/utilities/.
2017
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A 20% discount is available on
water and sewer consumption
charges for qualifying low-income
customers. Income requirements
are based on federal poverty stan-
dards, please see details inside.
To apply, please complete and re-
turn the enclosed application with
the proper documentation. The
application is also available at:
www.columbus.gov/utilities/.
THE CITY OF
COLUMBUS
ANDREW J. GINTHER. MAYOR
DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
2017 WATER AND SEWER DISCOUNT APPLICATION
Name:
Last First Middle
Address:
Number Street / Road Apartment #
City State Zip Code
Phone:
Number of people in household:
Account number (from water bill):
To be eligible for the low income discount program, applicants must have an active City of
Columbus water or sewer account for their residence in their name (or spouse's name) and
must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. You must have a total income of less than 150% of the U.S. Bureau of Census poverty level
(see income levels on opposite side). You must provide current proof of household income
with the following for all household members over 18 (must be dated and include name):
• Income Tax Return
• W-2 Forms
• Benefit Letter from Social Security
• Pension Award Statement or
2. You must be currently enrolled in a qualifying low income program and provide current letter
of participation from one of the following programs (must be dated and include name):
• Food Stamp Benefits
• Ohio Medicaid
• Low Income Energy Assistant (LIHEAP)
• Home Energy Assistance (HEAP)
• Ohio Works First
• Public Housing Benefits
Please send copies only of the above and this application to: (copies will not be returned)
Columbus Department of Public Utilities
Customer Service Center
910 Dublin Road
Columbus OH 43215
The information associated with this application has been examined by me, and is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete.
Applicant's signature:
Date:
Prepared by signature (if different from applicant):
To be eligible for a senior discount on a
City of Columbus water bill, the custom-
er must meet the requirements below.
Those approved will not be charged the
daily water service fees.
• Be 60 years of age or older.
• Have an active City of Columbus
water account in your name (or
your spouse's name).
• Live in a single family home with
one water meter.
• Household income must be less
than 150% of the current U.S.
Bureau of Census federal poverty
level. Total household income for
last year must meet the guidelines
on the chart below.
Please note: do not include disability pay-
ments paid by the V.A. or any branch of
the U.S. Armed Forces when calculating
total income.
Household Size 2017 Maximum Income
1
$18,729
2
$24,815
3
$29,006
4
$36,636
5
$42,308
6
$47,205
7
$51,761
8
$58,734
9 or more
$69,600
The federal poverty level may be adjusted
annually. Please call 614-645-8276 for cur-
rent requirements.
If a customer becomes ineligible for
the discount because their household
income no longer meets the require-
ments, Customer Service must be no-
tified as soon as possible, but no later
than 30 days after the ineligibility.
Be aware that falsifying information or
failing to notify a change in eligibility
status may lead to:
Termination of water service
Recovery of past discounts
Civil and/or criminal sanctions
If you qualify for the senior discount on
water service fees, you will also receive
a 20% low income water and sewer
discount on consumption charges. If
you are over 60 and meet the income
requirements, you do not need to com-
plete both applications, just send in the
senior application for consideration on
both programs.
For questions, please contact the Co-
lumbus Department of Public Utilities
Call Center at 614-645-8276 or visit
vvww.columbus.gov/utilitiest.
2017
Asenior discount is available on
water service charges for qual-
ifying customers in the City of
Columbus water service area.
Eligibility is based on age and in-
come, please see details inside.
To apply, please complete and
return the enclosed application
with proper documentation. The
application is also available at:
vvww.columbus.gov/utilitiest.
THE CITY OF
COLUMBUS
ANDREW J. GINTHER, MAYOR
DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Name:
Last First Middle
Address:
Number Street / Road
City State Zip Code
Phone:
Date of birth:
Number of people in household:
Account number (from water bill):
To be eligible for the senior water discount program, applicants must have an active City
of Columbus water account fortheir residence in their name (or spouse's name), must be
age 60 or older and have a total income of less than 150% of the U.S. Bureau of Census
poverty level (see income requirements on opposite side).
Acceptable proof of income includes:
• Income tax return or W-2 forms
• Benefit letter from Social Security or
• Pension award statement
Acceptable proof of age includes:
• Birth certificate
• Drivers license, state -issued identification card or
• Social Security benefit statement showing age
Please send copies only of the above and this application to: (copies will not be returned)
Columbus Department of Public Utilities
Customer Service Center
910 Dublin Road
Columbus OH 43215
The information associated with this application has been examined by me, and is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete.
Applicant's signature:
Date:
Prepared by signature (if different from applicant):
Members of Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Mana�e
Date,: October 19, 2017
InIffiated By: Angel L. Mumma, Director of Finance
Ordinance 72-17 - Amending Chapter 51 Establishing User Fees and Capacity
Charges for the Sanitary Sewer
As part of our rate (surcharge) analysis, staff also expects to review the "targeted" fund balance
""policy" for both the Water and Sewer Funds. Best practices and other industry standards will be
reviewed to determine whether the fund balance should be measured against the historical value
for each system's capital assets,, or if there is a more appropriate measure (such as a percentage
of revenue or expenditures).
Based on the upcoming review of these two areas in early 2018, staff is proposing an increase in
the sewer surcharge of $0.50 per 1f000 cubic feet. This adjustment is reflected in Ordinance 72-
17.
Memo re. Ord 72-17
October 9
, 2017
Page
ratesImplementation of the recommended user fees for the Columbus Service Area will result in the
following per 1,000 cubic fee
The recommended sanitary sewer system user fee adjustments also apply to the area that is
served by Delaware County (Wedgewood Hills, Campden Lakes, and Wedgewood Glen). Delaware
County charges a flat rate user charge, and the monthly Dublin user charge reflected in the
ordinance is based on an ERU of 1,100 cubic feetof water
per month
and the
e fee rates
per MCF.
Current rate — 2017
*These are rates
recommends approval of Ordinance No. 72-17the sewnhearing on
November ,
Water Sewe,
Total
Current rate —..............
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$3.05---$11.8514.E
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0.50
2018 SurchaMe
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$3.05 __J_— $12.35
_$,15.40
The recommended sanitary sewer system user fee adjustments also apply to the area that is
served by Delaware County (Wedgewood Hills, Campden Lakes, and Wedgewood Glen). Delaware
County charges a flat rate user charge, and the monthly Dublin user charge reflected in the
ordinance is based on an ERU of 1,100 cubic feetof water
per month
and the
e fee rates
per MCF.
Current rate — 2017
*These are rates
recommends approval of Ordinance No. 72-17the sewnhearing on
November ,