HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-2318 - Ordinance - 03/26/1998ORDINANCE NO. 2318
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, "UTILITIES", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1:
PART 2:
PART 3:
That Chapter 11, "Utilities", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
made a part of this ordinance for all purposes.
That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void
or unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the
remainin~ provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full
force and effect.
That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof
shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty=five Dollars ($25.00) nor
more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall
continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said
Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its
publication in the newspaper, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the
City of College Station.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 26th day of March, 1998.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CONNIE ttOOKS, City Secretary
~ McILHANEY, Mayor~
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EXHIB1T "A"
Amend Chapter 11, "Utilities", in its entirety to read a~ follow~:
"SECTION 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
DEFINITIONS
(1) Automated Collection: The collection of municipal solid waste by a gafoage truck equipped
with a mechanical ILRing device which will empty gnd~ge containers.
(2) Automated Container: A container provided by the City of varying capacity used for gnrbage
collection.
(3) Bag: Plastic sack or trash compactor sacks designed to store refuse and having sufficient
wall strength, a thickness of no less than two (2) mils, to mai~tni, physical integrity when
ILqed nt the top, the opening closed by tie or other seal.
(4) Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BED): The quantity of oxygen utilized in biochemical oxida-
tion of O ~i'~mnic matter under stanclard laborlRoty prooxlur~ in five (5) days at twenty degrees
Centigrade (20°C), expressed in parts per million by weight.
(5) Brush: Cuttings or trinunings from trees, shrubs, or lawns nmi similnr materials.
(6) Building Drain: That part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which
receives the discharge from soil, waste, and other dr~innge pipes inside the walls of the
building and conveys it to the building sewer, beginning five feet (5') outside the inner face
of the building wall.
(7) Building Sewer: The extension from the building drain to the public sewer or other place of
disposal.
(8) nancy waste: Large objects or stable matter with wei.gh an.d/or di? io .ns and propoSe, ns
greater that those allowed for in basic collection, including but not unuteci to stoves, remg-
erators, water tanks, washing machines, furniture, loose brush, loose tree limbs and trim-
mings, and bundles in excess of fil~ pounds (50 lb.) in weight. This definition shall
excludes household waste, construction debris, dead animals or b~Tnrdous waste.
(9) Bundle: Loose objects of the same characteristics, such as tree, shrub or brush trimmings, or
papers and magazines, securely tied together forming an easily handled package not exceed-
ing three cubic feet (3 cu.fi.) in volume, or fifty pounds (50 lb.) in weight or four feet (4') in
length.
(10) Chlorinated Fluorocarbon (CFC): A refrigerant used in freezers, refrigerators, and air condi-
tioners.
(11)
Church: A place for the purpose of religious study, wors.hip, fellowship,,, edu.cafi.on and
contemplation, including but not limited to a sanctuary, parish house, puonc scnool, paro=
chial school, rectory or convent. For the purpose of this ordinance, real property used as a
church shall be considered a commercial usage.
(12)
(13)
(14)
City: The City of College Station located in Brazos County, Texas.
Collection: The act of removing solid waste (or materials that have been separated for the
purpose of recycling) for transport elsewhere.
Commercial Customer: Any enterprise or establishment whose main ~ is to carry on a
commercial activity whether for profit or not. Said definition shall include all uses not
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falling within the category of Residential I, Residential II or Residential III; including, but
not limited to churches, hospitals schools, industries and utilities.
(15) Construction Demolition Waste: Waste resulting from construction or demolition projects;
includes all materials that are directly or indirectly the by-products of construction work or
that result from demolition of buildings and other structures, including, but not limited to,
paper, canons, l~psum board, wood, excelsior, rubber, and plastics.
(16) Consumer: Every natural person, firm, pannership, joint venture, association, corporation,
governmental entity or other entity which owns real property in the jurisdictional limits of
the City of College Station, Texas.
(17) Cufloline: The area directly behind the curb. in the absence of a curb, the area directly
behind the edge of roadway.
(18) Customer: A person, finn, partnership,.joi.nt venture., ass~., ia~.o.n, corporation, governmental
entity or other entity receiving any provutea service Irom me t;lty.
(19) Dead Animal: Any animal or portion thereof, having expired from any cause.
(20) Direaor: City official appointed by the City Manager, whose responsibility is the overall
direction of a specific department or division.
(21) Discard: To abandon a material and not use, re-use, reclaim, or recycle it. A material is
abandoned by being disposed of; burned or indnerated (except where the material is being
burned as a fuel for the purpose of recovering usable eneriy); or physically, chemically, or
bioloEically treated (other than burned or incinerated) in lieu of or prior to being disposed.
(22) Discharge: Includes deposit, conduct, drain, emit, throw, nm, allow to seep, or otherwise
release, or to allow, permit, or suffer any of these acts or omissions.
(23) Disposal Site: A managed area of land upon which solid waste is disposed of in accordance
with standards, rules or orders established by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission (TNRCC).
(24) Garbage: Solid wastes from the domestic and commercial preparation, cooking, and
dispensing of food and from the handling, storage, and sale of produce.
(25) Grease Trap Waste: A special waste collected from commerdal units containing grease,
sand, and grit, whether solid or liquid form.
(26) Handicapped Household: A residential dwelling unit where all adult occupants are certified
by a licensed medical doctor as being physically incapable of transporting Municipal Solid
Waste to the property curbside.
(27) l-lnT~rdous Substance: Those materials as defined in City of College Station, Texas, Ordi-
nance No. 1820 approved September 14, 1989.
(28) Hazardous Waste: Any solid or liquid waste identified or listed as a ]m?~rdous waste by the
administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the
federal Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act of 1976, 42 USC, §6901 et seq., as amended.
(29) Hospital: A building or portion thereof, used or designed for the housing or treatment of the
sick, aged, mentally ill, injured, or infirm persons; provided that this definition shall not
include moms in any residential dwelling, hotel, or apartment hotel. For the purpose of this
ordinance, real property used as a hospital shall be considered a commercial usage.
(30) Household Waste: Any solid waste (including gafoage, tr~__.~h, and sanitary waste in septic
tanks) derived from households (including single and multiple residences, hotels, and
motels, bunkhouses, ranger stations, crew quarters, campgrounds, picnic Erounds, and day-
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use recreation areas); excluding yard waste or brush that is completely free of any household
wastes.
(31) Industrial: Real property on which manufacture or assembly is carried on for profit, employ-
ing labor or machinery.
(32) Industrial Solid Waste: Solid waste resulting from or incidental to any process of industry,
manufacturing, mining, or agricultural opemtious.
(33) Inert Material: A naturally occurring non-putrescrible material that is essentially insoluble
such as soil, dirt, clay, sand, gravel, and rock.
(34) Infectious Wastes: Waste material containing pathogens or biologically active materials
which because of its type, concentration, and quality are capable of transmitting disease to
persons exposed to the waste materials.
(35) Leachate: A liquid that has passed through or emerged from solid waste and contains
soluble, suspended, or miscible materials removed from such waste.
(36) Lead Acid Battery: A seconclary or storage batte~ tlmt uses lead as the electrode and dilute
sulfuric acid as the electrolyte and is used to generate electrical current.
(37) Liquid Waste: Any waste material that is determined to contain "free liquids# as defined by
EPA Method 9095 (Paint Filter Test) as described in "Test Methods for Evalnating Solid
Wastes, Physical/Chemical methods" (EPA Publication Number SW-846).
(38) Litter: Any man-made or man-used object, orphic or inorganic material, or solid waste and
specifically includes trash which is not placed in: a container, or an authorized sanitary
waste disposal site; or another approved area, depository, a vehicle designated for transport
or disposal of litter, trash, §arbage or waste.
(39) Man-mnde Inert Material: Those non-putrescible, essentially insoluble materials fabricated
by man that are not included under the definition of rubbish.
(40) Medical Waste: Animal waste, bulk blood and blood products, microbiological waste, patho-
logical waste, sharps, and special waste from health care-related facilities as those terms are
defined in 25 TAC Section 1.132 (Tex. Dept. of Health, Definition, Treatment, and Disposi-
tion of Special Waste from Health Cae-Related Facilities). The term excludes artificial,
non-human materials removed from a patient and requested by the patient, including but not
limited to orthopedic devices and breast implants.
(41) Municipal N_nTnrdous Waste: Any municipal solid waste or mixture of municipal solid
wastes that has been identified or listed as a b_n_?~rdous waste by the administrator, United
States Environmental Protection A§ency.
(42) Municipal Solid Waste: Solid waste resulting from or incidental to municipal, community,
commercial, institutional, and recreational activity, including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street
cleaning, dead animals, abandoned vehicles, and all other waste, excluding industrial solid
waste and lm~,n~dous waste or substances.
(43) Municipal Solid Waste Facility 0VISW facility): All contiguous land, structures, other
appurtenances, and improvements on the land used for processing, storing, or disposing of
solid waste. A facility may be publicly or privately owned and may consist of several
processing, storage, or disposal operational mtits, e.g., one or more landfills, surface
impoundments, or combinations of them.
(44) Natural Outlet: Any outlet into a ,a~tercourse, pond, ditch, lake, or other body of surface or
groundwater.
(45) pH: The logarithm (base 10) of the reciprocal of the hydrogen ion concentration of a solu-
tion.
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(46) Poilu_m_m: Conlaminated dredged spoil., solid waste, ?.n .~. t~l. '.t~.in.e. rat. or re~id.u.e,
sewa~, sewage sludge, munitions, chenncal wastes, or biologicat matenms msennr~ea mm
water.
(47) Pollution: The man-made or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, or
radiological integrity of an aquatic ecosystem.
(48) Premises: An estate including land and buildings thereon contiguous and under one owner-
ship.
(49) Properly Shredded C-nflmge: The wastes from the preparation, cooking and dispensing of
food that have been shredded to such a degree that all particles will be carried freely under
the flow conditions normally prevailing in public sewers, with no particle greater than one-
hnl~' inch (1/2") in any dimension.
(50) 1%trescible Waste: Organic wastes, such as gad)age, waste water treatment plant sludge, .and
grease trap waste, that is capable of being decomposed by microorganisms with sufficient
rapidity as to cause odors or gases or is capable of providing food for or attracting birds,
(51 ) Recyclable Material: A material that has been recovered or diverted from the non-hazardons
for of rem, or . ation, a por o.n of.w h
is consistently used in the manufacture of products that may omermse ne proaueea ns~ g
raw or virgin materials. Recyclable material is not solid waste. However, recyclable mate-
rial may become solid waste at such time, if any, as it is abandoned or disposed of rather
than recycled, whereupon it will be solid waste with respect only to the party actually aban-
doning or disposing of the material.
(52) Recycling: A process by which materials that have served their intended usc or are scrapped,
discarded, used, surplus, or obsolete are collected, separated, or processed and returned to
use in the form of raw materials in the production of new products. Except for mixed
municipal solid waste composting, that is, composting of the typical mixed solid waste
stream generated by residential, commercial, and/or institutional sources, recycling includes
the composting process if the compost material is put to beneficial use.
(53) Recycling Drop-off' Center: A location, either tempora~ or permanent, within the City of
College Station established for the receipt of recychble solid waste including, but not limited
to, aluminum, metal and glass.
(54) Residential I: Low Density Dwellings. Housing units designed for low density occupancy
(e.g. singie family homes, duplexes).
(55) Residential Il: Medium Density Dwdlings. Housing units designed for medium density
occupancy (e.g. Four-plexes).
(56) Residential III: High Density Dwellings. Housing units designed for high density occu-
pancy (e.g. Apartment complex units, fraternity/sorority houses).
(57) Residential Unit: A dwelling within the corporate limits of the City occupied by a person or
group of persons comprising not more than four (4) families. Any dwelling, whether of
single or mnlti-level construction, consisting of four or fewer contiguous or separate single-
family components, sl~ll be treated as a residential unit, except that each single-family
dwelling component w/thin any such residential unit shall be charged and billed as a
(58) Right-of-Way: Real property owned in fee simple or as an easement interest for the purpose
of placing utilities or roadways. For the purpose of this ordinance, real property used as
fight-of-way shall be cousidered a commercial usage.
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(59)
(60)
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(62)
(63)
(64)
(65)
(66)
(67)
(68)
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(70)
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Rubbish: Non-putrescible solid waste (excluding ashes) consisting of both combustible and
noncombustible waste materials. Combustible waste materials include but are not limited to
paper, rags, cartons, wood, excelsior, furniture, rubber, plastic, yard trimmings and leaves.
Noncombustible waste materials include but are not limited to glass, crockery, tin cans,
aluminum cans, metal furniture and other materials that will not burn at ordinary incinerator
temperatures of 1,600 degrees to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Salva~ng: Thc controlled removal of waste materials for utilization, recycling, or sale.
Sanitary Sewer: A sewer which carries sewage and to which storm, surface, and ground-
waters are not intentionally admiV, ed.
Scavenging: The uncontrolled and unauthorized removal of materials from any container,
bag or nmeptacle within the corporate limits of the City.
Scrap Tire: Any tire that can no longer he nsed for its original intended purpose.
Sewage: A combination of the water carried wastes from residences, commercial buildings,
institutions and industrial establishments.
Sewage Treatment Plant: Any arrangement of devices and structures used for treating
sewage.
Sewer: All facilities for colleeting, pumping, treating, and disposing of sewage.
Special Waste: Any solid waste or combination of solid wastes that because of its quantity,
concentration, physical or chemical characteristics, or biological properties requires special
handling and disposal to protect the human health or the environment. Iff improperly
handled, transported, stored, processed or disposed of or othen~ise managed, it may pose a
present or potential danger to the human health or the environment.]
Special Waste from Health-Care-Related Facilities: Includes animal waste, bulk human
Mood, blood products, and body fluids, microbiological waste, pathological waste, and sharps
as defined in 25 TAC §1.132 (relating to Definitions).
Suspended Solids (SS): Solids which either float on ~ surface of, or are in suspension in
water, sewage, or other liquids, and which are removable by laboratory filtering.
Stomgs: The holding of solid waste for a temporary period, at the end of which the solid
waste is processed, disposed of, or stored elsewhere. Facilities established as a nonputresci-
ble recyclable wastes, for consolidation of parking lot or street sweepings or wastes collected
and received in sealed plastic bags from such activities as periodic citywide cleanup
campaigns and cleanup of rights-or way or roadside parks, or for accumulation of used or
scrap tires prior to transportation to a processing or disposal site are considered examples of
storage facilities. Storage includes operation of pre-collection and post-colloction as follows:
(a)
Co)
Pm-collection-that storage by the generator, normally on his premises, prior to
initial collection;
Post-collection that storage by a transporter or processor, at a processing site, while
thc waste is awaiting processing or transfer to another storage, disposal or recovery
facility.
Storm Drain (sometimes termed storm sewer): A sewer which carries storm and surface
waters and drainage, but excludes sewage and industrial wastes, other than unpolluted
cooling water.
Tire: A circular continuous cushion or part thereof designed for encircling a wheel to facili-
tate vehicular movement.
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Toxic Waste: Any solid or liquid waste identified or listed ns a ImTs, nlous waste by the
administrator of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the
Federal Solid Waste Disposal Act, ns amended by the Resource Conservntion Recovery Act,
42 USA. 6901, et seq. ns amended from time to time.
("/4)
Transportation Unit: A truck, trailer, open-top box, enclosed container, rail car, piggy-hack
trailer, ship, barge or other transportation vehicle used to contain solid waste being trans-
ported from one geographical area to another.
(7~)
Transporter: A person who collects and transports solid waste; does not inclmle a pevmn
transporting his or her household waste.
(/6)
Unprepared Solid Waste: Any solid waste garbage, blaL~h, rubbish or yard waste which has
not been placed in an approved container or prepared for collection nmi is in contact with the
(77)
Utilities: Any property or facility owned by a private or public utility, for the purpose of
providing water, sewer, solid waste, drainage or electric service.
(78) Vacant Land Area: Land held and maintained in its natural state.
(79)
Vector: An agent, such ns an insect, snake, rodent, bird, or nnimal capable of mechanically
or biologically transferring a pathogen from one organism to another.
(so)
Watercourse: A channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continuously or intermit-
tently.
(~1)
White Goods: Major appliances such ns refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers,
hot water heaters, stoves, dishwashers, etc.
DEPOS1TS AND CONNECTION FEES REQUIRED FOR UTILITY SERVICE
Any person, firm, or corporation desiring utility service from thc City of College Station, Texas, shall
be required as a prerequisite for such sendce to furnish a utility security deposit and pay an
administrative charge covering thc cost of labor for the connection of utility service.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
(1) Minimum Deposit Required
Residential Customers as a condition for obtaining connection for electricity and/or water, or
for continuing such connections if they hnve already bocn made, must make a deposit with
the City of College Station in thc minimum amounts ns set in Section 2 and 4 of this
ordinance for each unit desired:
(2) Deposit Returned
Residential Customers who have twelve (12) consecutive months of service with not more
than two late pa~rments may request that thc deposit be returned to them by the City of
College Station.
A subsequent failure to maintain a good payment history shall be deemed ns just cause to
require a subsequent cash deposit.
(3) Exceptions From Deposit
A residential customer may be exempt from deposit if:
Thc customer provides a letter from another utility company verifying good payment history.
The service must have been provided to the same individual or corporate entity applying for
utilities in College Station.
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A subsequent failure to maintain a good payment record shall be deemed as just cause to
require a subsequent deposit.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS
(1) Deposits Required
Any commercial establishment or industri~ user, as a condition for obtaining connections
and service for electricity or water, or for continuing such connections and service if they
have already been made, shall make a deposit with the City of College Station in an amount
sufficient to cover thc estimated consumption of electric current and water for an average
eight week period. The estimate of such consumption shall be made by the Supervisor of the
Utility Billing .D~ent or his deputy. Such deposit may be made in the form of cash, the
p~.ging nmi asmgnment of a certifi.ca~ of .deposit, a valid non ..-d~cumen..taty bank !etter of
t' or placement of a surety bond with an insurance company hcensed to do business in
Texas, with the best bond rating as accepted by the City Finance Department.
(2) Deposit returned
Commercial and industrial customers who have twenty-four (24) consecutive months of
service and have established a prompt payment record may request that their deposit be
released by the City of College Station. A subsequent failure to maintain a good payment
rocord shall be deemed as just cause to require a deposit as outlined in subsoction I of this
section.
(3) Exceptions From Deposit
A commercial or Industrial customer who provides a letter from another utility company
verifying a good payment record may be exempt from deposit. The service must have been
provided to the same individual or corporate entity that is the utility customer in College
Station.
A subsequent failure to maintain a good payment record shall be deemed as just cause to
require a deposit as outlined in subsection I of this section.
DEPOSIT I~QU[REMENTS
The deposit requirements of this ordinance are hereby intended to be minimum deposits only.
ACCESS TO METERS
Thc provision of utilities is a contract entered into by thc City and its customers. The customer shall
provide access to meters for reading and service; and in view of that fact, no authorized City represen-
tative shall be denied access to meters. Adequate access is a condition procedent to the receipt of
utility service from the City. Access is also a requirement of continued service. Failure to provide
access shall be thc basis for termination of service. For the purposes of this section, "adequate access"
is defined as the ability of an authorized City representative to get to a meter without visual aids or
without the presence of the customer. Adequate access also requires the authorized City representa-
tive to be able to get to a meter without threat of bodily injury.
tr an authorized City representative determines that he docs not have adequate access, he will so
notify thc property owner by tagging the door of the premises. The representative will tag thc prem-
ises no more than on three separate occasions. Utility usage will be estimated during these billing
periods. On the fourth occasion access is denied, the Utilities Office Manager or his delegate will
notify the customer in writing, by certified letter, giving the customer ten (10) days to provide access.
Failure to come into compliance within the ten (10) day period shall be grounds for termination of
service. In thc event that the property owner has not come into compliance within ten (10) days, he
will be charged the cost of disconnection and reconnection of service whether or not service is
actually terminated.
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CERTAIN CONDUCT AFFECTING WATER METERS PROHIBITED;
Unless written permission is first obtained from the Director of Public Utilities of said City, it shall be
unlawful for any person, other t_~n an officer or employee of said City within said dcpamnent of
public utilities, to knowingly or intentionally tap onto or connect or cause to be tapped onto or
connected any pipe with any water distribution main or line owned by said City, disconnect or cause
to be disconnected any such water meter from any such water distribution main or line owned by said
City, or remove or cause to be removed the cover from any such water meter.
CERTAIN CONDUCT AFFECTING ELECTRICAL METERS PROHIBITED
(1) Unlawful Acts
It shall be unlawful for any person, other than an officer or employee of the City of College
Station within thc Department of Public Utilities or Fire Department, to knowingly or inten-
tionally remove or cause to be removed any electrical meter owned by said City from any
electrical meter terminal box; remove or cause to be removed the cover or any other part or
portion from any such meter or terminal box, or loosen or cause to be loosened any part or
portion thereof; insert or cause to be inserted any foreign object or inject or cansc to be
injected any foreign substance into any such meter or terminal box; make or cause to be
made any adjustment in the mechanism of any such meter, tap onto or connect or cause to be
tapped onto or connected any wire to the supply conductor of any such terminal box; to deny
access at any time to any meter by enclosing the meter within a fence without available
means of passage, or by enclosing the meter within any structure, or by harboring vicious or
threatening animals in the vicinity of the meter.
(2) Defense to Prosecution
In the prosecution of any offense charged under paragraph (1) above, it shall be a complete
defense to such offense if the person charged shows to tie court by legal and competent
evidence that such meter was removed for purpose of protecting life or preserving property
from being immediately threatened by a fire on the premises served by such meter; that such
meter was removed for the purpose of preventing a fire to the structure served by it due to a
short circuiting in the electrical conductor between the terminal box in which such meter
was housed and a main line switch or fuse box; or that such meter was removed by a duly
licensed electrician to facilitate the repair of defective electrical conductor or for checking
supply'voltage, and at a time when an employee of the City within said Department of Public
Utilities was not available to remove such meter.
(3) Removal ~ Licensed Electrician
In the event of the removal of any electrical meter by a duly licensed electrician tm. der thc
circumstances enumerated in Section 2 above, the fact of such removal and the circum-
stances permitting the same must be reported to the Superintendent of the Electric Division
of said Department of Public Utilities by such clectrician not later than one (1) hour after the
commcncement of the work day of such municipal employee next following such removal.
(4) Certain Conduct Affecting Electrical Meters Prohibited
Unless written permission is first obtained from the Director of Public Utilities of said City,
it slmll be unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally:
(a) Remove or loosen any part or portion of an electrical meter or terminal box.
Insert or inject a foreign object or substance into any electrical meter or terminal
box.
(c) Make any adjustment in the mechanism of an electrical mcter or terminal box.
(d)
Enclose within a fence or structure without available means of passage any electri-
cal meter or terminal box.
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Enclose within a fence and in the presence of a vicious or threatening animal any
electrical meter or terminal box.
A violation of any portion or provision of this section shall constitute prima facic evidence
on the person having subscribed for elearic service or the person having the custody,
control, or manngcment of the building, room, or place for which such subscription is made.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Payments must be received at the City utility office on or before the due date to avoid late charges.
Payments received after the due date will be assessed a penalty equaling ten percent (10%) of the
current monthly charges with a minimum charge of Three Dollars ($3.00).
DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTIONS
(1)
When Utility Connections May Be Severed
(a) Ail utility connections may be severed for any customer who fails to pay all or any
part of his total bill by thc duc date.
Any person found to be in violation of any section of the chapter shall be served a
written notice stating thc nature of the violation. Thc City is authorizzd to immedi-
ately disconnect the offending person's service upon such notice and to not recon-
nect the service as long as the violation continues.
(2) Restoration of Services
When connections for services have been severed, or are considered to be severed,
the same shall be restored oniy when all amounts due the City have been paid in
full. The fee for such recounections shall be set by AdminisUative Policy.
All connections, reconuections and disconnections shall be made only by an author-
ized representative of the City.
SECTION 2: WATER AND SEWER SERVICES
A. WATER SERVICE
Resident customers ming water within the corporate limits of the City shall have a service charge-and
a usage charge as established in Section 2, Sub-Section E.
B. SEWER SERVICE
Co
(1)
Individually metered Residential I or II cmtomcrs ming sewage service for household
purposes shall have a service charge and a usage charge as established in Section 2, Sub-
Section E..
(2)
Non-individually metered Residential I and II customers and all Residential III customers
using sewage service for household purposes, shall have a monthly charge as established in
Section 2, Sub-Section E.
All commercial and/or industrial business establishments within the corporate limits of the
City shall have a service and usage charge as established in Section 2, Sub-Section E.
WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS
All customers connecting to the water or sewerage system within or outside the corporate limits of the
City will have a service charge as established in Section 2, Sub-Section E.
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WHEN SEWER CONNECTIONS REQUIRED
(1)
Proximity to Public Sewer
Every owner of a building or part thereof.occu, pi_e~, by people for ~ purpo .se, ~ pan of the
day or night, situated on any City block in the City where a public sewer is laid and main-
lained within one hundred fifty feet (1507 from the nemest lot line on which said building is
located is required to install within said building or pan of a building a water closet or water
closets and have them connected to the sewer. Owners of buildings coming within the tenns
of this subsection and located on ncrenge tracts shall he required to install a water closet or
water clese~s and connect same to the sewer if the said building at its nearest point is within
two himdred fifty feet (250') from the sewer. Said water cioseis shall, when required,
discharge into the sewer.
(2) Workmanship and Materials
All workmanship and materials used in installing water closets required under this subsec-
lion shall comply with the requirements of the City plumbing ordinance.
O) Written Notice
Written notice shall be given by the plumbing inspector to property owners violating para-
graph (1) of this subsection, said notice to inform the property owner that the water closet
sh_nil he installed and sewer connection made not later than sixty (60) days after date of the
notice.
(4) Contractors to Provide Facilities
Contractors and others who employ worhnen outside of buildings shall provide water closet
facilities acceptable to the plumbing inspector, within twenty-four (24) hours of time of
notice of such requirement. Said facilities shall be maintained in sanitary condition.
WATER AND SEWER RATES, DEPOSITS, USAGE CHARGES AND FEES
(1) Deposits and Connection Fees Required for Water Service
Any person, firm, or corporation desiring water service from the City of College Station,
Texas, shall be required as a prerequisite for such service to furnish a security deposit equal
to the amounts outlined below;
Residential Customers:
Water Deposit - $30.00
Water Connection Fee - $12.50
Commercial and Industrial Customers:
Water Deposit - Any commercial establishment or industrial user, as a
condition for obtaining connections and service for water, or for continuing
such connections and service if they have already been made, shall make a
deposit with the City of College Station in an amount sufficient to cover
the estimated consumption of water for an average eight week period. The
estimate of such consumption shall be made by the Supervisor o£thc Utility
Billing Department or his deputy. Such deposit may he made in the form
of cash, the pledging and nssil~mnent of a certificate of deposit, a valid
non-documenta~ bank letter of credit, or placement of a surely bond with
an insurance company licensed to do business in Texas, with the best bond
rating as acceptable by the City Finance Department.
Water Connection Fee - $25.00
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(2)
(3)
Rates for Water Service
All customers using water within the corporate limits of the City shall have a serv-
ice charge based on the water meter size and a usage charge as follows.
Meter Size Service Charge
5/8" $ 8.30 per month
3/4" $ $.30 per month
1" $ 10.45 per month
1.5" $ 15.50 per month
2" $ 24.50 per month
3" $ 77.40 per month
4" $115.00 per month
6" $140.00 per month
Usage Charge: $ 2.03 per 1,000 gallons
Subject to nvailable capacity under present City of College Station load require-
merits, present system capability, anticipated load requirements, and anticipated
system capability, thc City of College Station City Council may enter into contracts
for the sale of water outside thc City's corporate limits.
Ail customers receiving water service under contract where thc water rates are not
nddressed in the contract shall pay 1.25 limes the amounts set forth above.
In the event thc City of College Station is unable to meet the water service denmnds
of its resident customers and/or those customers outside the City of College Station
corporate limits then resident customers shall receive preference in service.
(e) TempormT meters for construction purposes may be obtained for a fee of $300.00.
Rates for Sewerage Service
For resident customers using sewerage service for household purposes, individually
metered single family, individually metered duplex family residences, within the
corporate limits of the City:
Service Cha~ge:
Usage Charge:
Maximum Billing:
$14.15 for first 4,000 gallons of water metered
$2.40 per 1,000 gallons of water usage for thc
next 4,000 gallons of water metered.
$23.75 cap for metered water is 8,000 gallons
For resident customers using sewerage service for household purposes, multi-family
residences (non-individually metered single family, non-individually metered
duplexes, triplexes, quadruplexs, apartments, fraternities, sororities, etc.) within the
corporate limits of the City:
Monthly Charge per Household: $20.00
(c)
For resident customers using sewerage service for commercial and/or industrial
business establishments within the corporate limits of thc City:
Service Charge:
Usage Charge:
$6.95 per month
$2.40 per 1,000 gallons of water usage.
Ail customers receiving sewer service under contract where thc sewer rates are not
addressed in the contract shall pay 1.15 times the amounts set forth above.
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(4)
Water and Scw~ Tap Fees
(a) Fee for Water Tap
(i)
For customers, whether single-family, multi-family, or commer-
cial and/or industrial, connecting to the water system within or
outside the corporate limits of the City will have a service charge
based on water tap size.
Service Charge:
Tap Size Previous Chn~gc Charge
3/4" $ 200 $ 4OO
1" $300 $ 500
1.5" $ 6OO $ g00
2" $ 900 $1,500
3" $2,300 $1,300
4: $3,300 $2,000
Boring/Street Cut Charge: $15 per foot
(ii)
For 3" and 4" water taps, the service charge includes only the
purchase of thc meter and an inspection fee. Meters of this size
must be purchased from the City. Developer is responsible for the
making of thc tap according to City specifications and is subject to
City inspection.
(iii)
For those taps which require boring beneath a street or thorough-
fare or requiring the street to be cut, an additional $15 per foot of
boring or cut charge will also be assessed.
(b) Fee for Sewer Tap
0)
For customers, whether single-family, multi-family, or commer-
cial and/or industrial, connecting to thc wnstewater system within
or outside thc corporate limits of the City will bavc a service
charge based on sewer tap size.
Service Charge:
Tap Size Previous Charge Charge
4" $175 $350
6" $250 $100
Boring/Street Cut Charge: $15 per foot
(ii)
For 6" sewer taps, the service charge includes only an inspection
fee. Developer is responsible for the making of the tap according
to City specifications and is subject to City inspection.
(iff)
For those taps which require cutting a street or thoroughfare, an
additional $15 per foot of cut will also be assessed.
(c) Materials and Equipment
All materials and equipment used in making any utility connection remains the
property of thc City of College Station, Texas.
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(5)
General Provisions
(a)
The Water/Wastewater Field O~-mtions Superintendent, or his rel~.resentative, shall
be notified of any new servace locations or changes in senace levels. The
superintendent can require changes in service levels at any location when the
current service is inadequate or is causing a health or service problem.
Payments must be received at the City Utility Office on or before the due date to
avoid late charges. Payment received after the due date will be assessed a penalty
equaling ten percent (10%) of the current month's charges with a minimum charge
of Three Dollars ($3.00).
The char~s provided for in this resolution shall supersede ali charges for water and
sewer service set in any previous resolutions passed by the City of Colle~ Station.
SECTION 3: WATER AND SEWER MAIN EXTENSION POLICIES
A. REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE EXTENSION OF WATER AND SEWER MAINS
(1) Application
The owner of a lot or tract of land who constructs a water or sewer main (herein-after
re~erred to as "Developing Owner") to extend service to their property and dedicates such
main to the City for public use may be reimbursed for the extension cost from other line
users who connect to such line provided:
(a)
Developing Owner files a completed application for reimbursement for costs
expended for the design and construction of the main on or before the commence=
ment of construction of such line with the Office of the City Engineer.
(i)
The application for reimbursement may be obtained at the Office of
the City Engineer,
(ii)
The application shall not be considered completed unless all
information requested on the application has been provided by the
applicant. Ali incomplete applications shall be returned to the
applicant.
Developing Owner's Engineer shall identity lots or tracts that front on the water
and/or sewer main extension, and that can physically be served by the extension, in
the application. Each lot or tract identified shall include the legal description, street
address and name of the current owner and the total acreage of each tract. Identifi-
cation and suitability of service of lots or tracts shall be subject to final approval by
the City Engineer.
(c)
Developing Owner retains a licensed engineer to design and observe construction of
the line in accordance with the Bryan/College Station Uniform Design Manual, City
specifications, and all applicable state and federal requirements.
Design and construction documents are reviewed and approved by the office of the
City Engineer.
(e) The constructed improvements are inspected by the City's inspector.
Developing Owner provides affidavit of bills paid for design and construction costs
to City Engineer.
(g) Sewer/water main is accepted by the City Engineer for public use.
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CONNECTION BY SUBSEQUENT USERS
(1)
After such line has been accepted by the City Engineer for .p~..li¢ use,..ofl}.er prol~, rty ow~..ers
(M. relnafter referred to as "line users") may connect to such line to obtain sernce provided
that each line user first pays his proportionate share for the cost of construction of the line to
the City.
(~-)
Payment from each line user shall be due and owing at the time of the issuance of a permit
for the connection to the sewer or water main.
OVERSI~. PARTICIPATION
Prior to the construction of a proposed sewer or water main by the Developing Owner, City
may request that the main be oversized. If City makes such a request, Developing Owner
shall be eligible for oversize participation in accordance with City Subdivision Regulations
contained in Section 9, Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station as
it currently exists or as may be amended from time to time.
(2)
Oversize participation payment shall be governed by Chapter 9, Section 9, of the City of
College Station Code of Ordinances.
CALCULATION OF RATE BY ACREAGE
(1) The rate charged to line users shall allocate the cost of the extension on a per acre bosis.
(2) The rate shall be calculated as follows:
RATE = ENGINEERING + CONSTRUCTION COSTS
TOTAL ACREAGE SERVED
TOTAL ACREAGE CHARGE PAYABLE BY LINE USERS
(1) The per acre rate shall apply to all property regardless of its depth or front footage.
(~)
If a structure spans across more than one lot or tract of land, the total acreage amount due
from that live user shall be based upon the total acreage of all lots occupied by the structure.
O)
Should an identified property be subdivided after the rate has been paid by line user, then the
terms of this section shall not apply.
(4) The charge for line users shall be determined as follows:
CHARGE = (ACREAGE OWNED x RATE)
(s)
The acreage charge for each property to be served by the line or main shah be determined by
thc City Engineer at the time an application is filed by a Developing Owner.
(6)
This section shall be applied to all of the lots or tracts of land accepted for final designation
by the City Engineer.
(7)
The number of lots or tracts designated by Developing Owner may not be amended after the
City Engineer has calculated the acreage rate. Designated lots or tracts that do not connect
to the line shall not be required to pay an acreage charge.
(s)
Lots or tracts not identified by Developing Owner's Engineer shall not be subject to acreage
charges nor shall Developing Owner be reimbursed for undesignated lots or tracts.
(9) Developing Owner shall not be reimbursed for lots or tracts he/she owns.
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TRUST FUND
The City ~hnii establish a trust fund for the purpose of reimbursing a Developing Owner for
constructing water or sewer mains.
REIMBURSEMENT FROM TRUST ACCOUNT
(1)
(2)
The total acreage charge received from subsequent line users for connection to the water or
sewer main shall be deposited into the trust fund established for reimbursement of the Devel-
oping Owner by City.
After a line user connects to the sewer or water main, the acreage charge advanced for said
tmet shall be refunded to the Developing Owner from the trust account.
NOTWICATION
O)
(2)
(3)
It is the Developing Owner's responsibility to notify the City Finance Department of any
change of addres~ or account number established by Developing Owner for payment.
Should Developing Owner fail to notify City and payment made by City is returned, such
reimbursements shall be retained in the trust account until such time that Developing Owner
contacts City Finance Department either in person to collect any outstanding reimbursement
or provides a new address in writing at which reimbursements may be mailed.
City will notify potential line users as identified by developing owner(s) of the
water/sewer main installation as follows:
upon submittal by developing owner(s) of thc engineer's cost estimate;
and again
Co) upon the commencement of construction of said line.
NONLIABILITY
The City shall not be liable for its failure to collect any acreage charges from designated lots or tracts
from line users. However, this shall not prevent any Developing Owner from pursuing thc collection
of these charges individually.
APPLICABILITY
The above methods shall be available only for use by a property owner to secure water and/or sanitary
sewer service for their property.
FOXFIRE AND SANDSTONE SUBDIVISIONS SANIT~Y SEWER
SERVICE MASTER PLAN AND ENFORCEMENT
(1) Master Plan Interpretation, Implementation and Enforcement
The master sanitary sewer plan for the Foxfire drainage basin as prepared by Municipal
Development Group dated July 1987 shall be interpreted, implemented and enforced by the
office of the City Engineer for thc purpose of providing an efficient sanitary sewer system to
(2) Dcsign ofSewerLines
Sewer lines shall be designed and cons~aed with the approval and inspection of the City
Engineer in accordance with all City standards. The design shall comply with the location,
provide the same capacity (as a minimum) and serve the area as described in the Design Re-
port for Master Sanitary Sewer Plan for Fox/ire Area, College Station, Brazo$ County,
Texas, July 1987.
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(3)
Compliance
..Con}plianee shall be a prerequisite to the City of College Station acceptin.g and .mai'ntaining
the line extension as a part of its public infrastructure system nnd providing samtmy sewer
service to the residents in the designated Foxiire drainage basin.
SECTION 4: ELECTRICAL SERVICE
A. ELECTRIC SCHEDULE OF RATES
The monthly rates to be charged consumers for public utility services, namely electrical service shall
be in accordance with the schedules as follows:
(1) Connection Fees:
(a) Residential I, II and III Service:
$17.00
(b) Commercial and Industrial Service: $35.00
(2) Electric Rate - Schedule R (Residential I and II Customers)
(a)
Applicable to residential customers for all domestic usage where all energy is taken
through a single meter. Service will be furnished under this rate schedule subject to
the established rules and regulations of the City coveting this type of service.
Co) Character of Service - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single phase, 120/240 volts.
(c) Rate
Deposit:
$105.00 per dwelling unit
Service Charge: $7.00 per month, plus
Energy Charge:
$0.0626 per kwhr for the first 500 kwhrs;
$0.0555 per kwhr for all kwhrs over 500, except
$0.0490 per kwhr for all kwhrs over 500 in the
billing months of November through April.
Residential HI units where served under one (1) master meter shall be billed under
Rate Schedule R-I.
(e)
Power Cost Adjustment - Thc monthly charges under this rate schedule shall be
increased or decreased as necessary to reflect the application of a power cost
adjustment calculated in accordance with Schedule PCA.
Automatic Leave On Service - Customers who qualify for automatic leave on serv-
ice will be billed at the above rate except the monthly service charge will be deleted.
Customers will be required to contract with the City for this service provision.
(3) Electric Rate - Schedule R-1 (Master Metered-Residential III Dwelling Units)
Applicable to Residential III dwellh~g units for all domestic usage where all energy
is taken through one (1) master meter. Service will be furnished under this rate
schedule subject to the established rules and regulations of the City covering this
type of service.
Character of Service - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single-phase, 120/240 volts; three
phase 120/240, 120/208, 2401480, 227/480, 240014160, 7200/12,470 volts as avail-
able at point of service. Three-phase customers served via under-ground prima~ to
pad-mounted transformcm will be furnished only 120/208 or 277/480 voit service.
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(4)
Rate - The monthly rote charge for service under this schedule shall be determined
as follows:
A deposit of $105.00 per dwelling unit will be required.
The average kWh usage per month per dwelling unit ~hnll be determined by divid-
ing the total monthly kwhrs purchased as determined by the City's master meter, by
eighty-five percent (85%) of thc total number of permanently constructed dwelling
The individual energy charge per dwelling unit shn__ II thence be computed on the
basis of the nverage kWh usage per month per dwelling unit figured at the following
rate:
Energy Charge:
$0.0626 per kwhr for the first 500 kwhrs;
$0.0555 per kwhr for all kwhrs over 500
except;
$0.0490 per kwhr for all kwhrs over 500 used per
month in the billing months of November
through April.
The total monthly bill shall thence be determined by multiplying the energy charge
per unit computed under the above rate by eighty-five percent (85%) of the number
of pernmncntly constxacted dwelling units, and thence adding the following sendcc
charge:
Service Charge: $100.00 per month per master meter
Power Cost Adjustment - Thc monthly charge under this rate schedule shall be
increased or decreased as necessaxy to reflect the application of a power cost
adjustment calculated in accordance with Schedule PCA.
(e)
Submetering - Where electric service is submetered, the words "dwelling unit" in
the above rate and minimum bill clauses shall be replaced with the word
The customer operating the submetering system shall provide electric service to his
tenants and render bills therofore in strict accordance with the electric submctering
rules and regulations as established by the Public Utility Commission of Texas in
Substantive Rule No. 23.51, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City
Secretary. All records and reports provided for in these rules and regulations, other
than those specified below, shall be made avaihble ~o the City upon request.
The customer shall not impose any additional charges on his tenants over and above
those charges which are billed by the City. For verification purposes, the customer
shall, within five days (5) after his tenant's bills are rendered each month, file a
written report with the City showing a reconciliation of his billing to his tenants
plus the billing for owner used energy with the charges which are billed by the City.
This report shall provide as a minimum the following information:
A calculation of the average cost per kilowatt-hour for the current month.
A listing of all submetcr readings and billings, including kilowatt-hour usage
metered and total rate charge, for thc current month.
Electric Rate-Schedule SC (Small Commercial Customers)
(a)
Applicable to non-residential customers billed through a single meter whose
monthly kilowatt demand does not exceed 15 kW. Service will be furnished under
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(5)
this rate schedule subject to the established rules and regulations of the City cover-
ing this type of service.
Character of Scrvice - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single-plume, 120/240 volts; three
phase 120/240, 120/208, 240/480, 277/480, 2400/4160, 7200/12,470 volts ns avail-
able at point of service. Three-phnse customers served via under-ground pri .m~y to
pad-mounted transformers will be furnished only 120/208 or 277/480 volt service.
Service Charge:
Energy Charge:
$9.00 per month, pins
$0.0711 per kwhr for the first 1000 kwhrs;
$0.0507 per kwhr for nil kwhrs over 1000.
Billing Demand - Demand mete~ may be installed on aH ~uch customers if (1) the
installed load would indicate that denumd$ over 15 kilowatts would be experienced;
or (2) if the monthly energy usage exceeds 5,250 kilowatt-hours. A customer on
this schedule whose metered demand exceeds 15 kilowatts for any billing period
shall be billed under Schedule LP-I for the next twelve-month period beginning
with the current month.
Power Cost Adjustment - The monthly charges trader this rate schedule shall be
increased or decreased ns necessary to reflect the application of a power cost
ndjustment calculnted in nccordance with Schedule PCA.
Electric Rate-Schedule LP-1 (Medium Commercial Customers)
(a)
Applicable to all commercial or industrial customers where service is taken through
one meter at one point of delivery and where the monthly kilowatt denumd is
between 15 kW and 300 kW. Service will be furnished under this rate schedule
subject to the established rules and regulations of the City cov.ering this type of serv-
ice. Before service is furnished hereunder, an individual service agreement contract
between the Customer and the City may be required outlining all details of thc serv-
ice to be supplied, the terms of the contract, and the obligations of each party.
Character of Service - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single-phnse, 120/240 volts; three
phase 120/240, 120/208, 240/480, 277/480, 2400/4160, 7200/12,470 volts ns avail-
able at point of service. Three-phase customers served via under-ground primary to
pad-mounted transformers will be furnished only 120/208 or 277/480 voit service.
(c) Rate:
Service Charge:
Demand Charge:
Energy Charge:
$25.00 per month, plus
$9.05 per kW of monthly billing demand, plus
$0.0276 per kwhr for all kwhrs
Minimum Monthly Charge - The minimum monthly charge under this rate sched-
ule shall be the highest one of the following charges:
(i)
$161.20 per month plus applicable power cost adjustment on the kilowatt-
hours used.
(ii)
The sum o£ service charge and demand charge under the above rate plus
applicable power cost adjustment on the kilowatt-hours used.
(iii)
The minimum monthly charge specified in customer's service contract with
the City plus applicable power cost adjustment on the kilowatt-hours used.
(e)
Billing Demand - The billing demand shall be in the maximum 15 minute mens-
urcd kilowatt demand in the billing period, but not less than 50% of the peak
demand measured in the twelve month period ending with the current month.
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Unless otherwise specified in a firm electric service contract agreement, if at any
time a customer billed under this schedule continues for a period of twelve consecu-
tive molaths without a ngtered demand in excess of 15 kW, Schedule SC shall apply
be~nrting with the first month succeeding such twelve month period. Likewise, a
customer on this schedule whose metered demand exceeds 300 kW for nm/billing
period shall be billed under Schedule LP-2 for the next twelve month period begin-
ning with the current month.
Power Factor - Should the power factor be lower than 0.90 lagging, the City may
adjust tbe measured demand by multiplying by the ratio of 0.90 to the actual power
factor.
Pfirmuy Service - Where service is taken by the customer at the City's available
primary voltage and where the customer owns, operates, and maintains all service
facilities except metering equipment, required to take service at such voltage, a
credit of 2% of the base rate charges will he allowed. Metering may be primary or
secondary (corrected for the transformer losses) at the City's option.
Power Cost Adjustment - Thc Monthly charges under this rate schedule shall be
increased or decreased as necessary to reflect the application of a power cost
adjustment calculated in accordance with Schedule PCA.
(i)
Off-peak Rider - Where the customer reimburses the City for the cost of purchasing
and installing the required demand metering equipment, as selected by the City, to
continuously monitor a customer's load peak demand, this off-peak rider shall apply
in computing the customer's monthly electric bill. Under this rider, the demand for
billing purposes shall be adjusted to be as follows:
The peak demand measured during the period defined as the
on-peak period plus one-haft the amount the peak demand
measured during the off-peak period ex__,~o4_s_ the peak demand
measured during the on-peak period.
However, in no case shall the billing demand in any month be
less than 50% of the peak demand measured in the twelve
month period ending with the current month.
The periods for application of this rider are defined as follows:
On-Peak Period - 6:00 AM through 11:00 PM on Monday
through Friday
Off-Peak Pedod - 11:00 PM through 6:00 AM on Monday
through Friday and 11:00 PM on
Friday through 6:00 AM on Monday
Electric Rate Schedule LP-2 (Large Commercial)
Applicable to all commercial or industrial customers where service is taken fluough
one meter at one point of delivery and where the monthly kilowatt demand is from
300 kW to 1500 kW. Service will he furnished under this rate schedule subject to
the established rules and regulations of the City covering this type of service.
Before service is furnished hereunder, an individual service agreement contract
between the customer and thc City may be required outlining all details of the serv-
ice to be supplied, thc terms of thc contract, and thc obligations of each party.
Character of Service - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single-phase, 120/240 volts; three
phase 120/240, 120/208, 240/480, 277/480, 2400/416, 7200/12,470 volts as avail-
able at point of service. Three-phase customers served via under-ground primaoj to
pad-mounted transformers will be furnished only 120/208 or 277/480 volt service.
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0)
Service Charge:
Demand Charge:
Energy Charge:
$75.00 per month, plus
$9.08 per kW of monthly billing demand, plus
$0.0276 per kwhr for ail kwhrs
Minimum Monthly Charge - The minimum monthly charge under this rate sched-
ule shall be the highest one of the following charges:
(i)
$2,799.00 per month plus applicable power cost adjustment on
the kilowatt-hours used.
(ii)
The sum of service charge nnd demand charge under the above
rate plus applicable power cost adjustment on the kilowatt-
hours used.
(iii)
The minimum monthly charge specified in the customer's
service contract with the City, plus applicable power cost the
City, plus applicable power cost adjustment on lhe kilowatt-
hours used.
Billing Demand - The billing demand shall he in the maximum 15 minute meus-
ured kilowatt demand in the billing period, but not less than 50% of the peak
demand measured in the twelve month period ending with the current month.
Unless otherwise specified in a firm electric service contract agreement, if at any
time a customer, billed under this schedule continues for a period of twelve consecu-
tive months without a metered demand in excess of 300 kW, Schedule LP-I shall
apply beginning with the first month succeeding such twelve month period.
Power Factor - Should the power factor be lower than 0.90 lagging, the City may
adjust the measured demand by multiplying by the ratio of 0.90 the actual power
factor.
Primary Service - Where service is taken by the customer at the City's available
primary voltage and where the customer owns, operates and maintains ail service
facilities, except metering equipment, required to take service at such voltage, a
credit of 2% of the base rate charges will he ailowed. Metering may primary or
secondary (corrected for the transformer losses) at the City's option.
Power Cost Adjustment - The monthly charges under this rote schedule shall he
increased or decreased as necessary to reflect the application of a power cost
adjustment caiculated in accordance with Schedule PCA.
Electric On-Peak/Off-Peak Rider
(0
Upon the customer's request, this rider shall be made available to cus-
tomers billed under the rate schedule LP=2, whose monthly demand is
greater than 300 kW, and who can reduce their load during the City's On-
Peak time between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.. Under this rider, the demand
for billing purposes shall he adjusted to he as follows:
(ii)
Rate: The applicable rate schedule demand charges shall be replaced by
the following on-peak/off-pe~ rates:
On-Peak Demand Charge:
Off-Peak Demand Charge:
$6.40, plus
$3.31
However, in no case shall the off-peak billing demand in any month be less
than 50% of tile off-peak demand measured in the twelve (12) month
period ending with the current month.
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The periods for application of this rider arc defined as follows:
On-Peak Period - $:00 PM through 8:00 PM, daily.
Off-Peak Period -8:00 PM through 5:00 PM, daily.
Electric Rate Schedule LP - 3 (Industrial)
Applicable to all industrial customers where service is taken through one meter at
one point of delivery and where the monthly kilowatt demand is greater than 1500
kW. Service will he furnished subject to the established rules and regulations of the
City covering this type of service. Before service is furnished hereunder, an indi-
vidual service agreement contract between the customer and the City may be
required outlining all details of the service to he supplied, the terms of the contract,
and the obligations of each party.
Character of Service - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single-phase, 120/240 volts; three
phase 120/240, 120/208, 240/480, 277/480, 2400/416, 7200/12,470 volts as avail-
able at point of service. Three-phase customers served via under-groand primary to
pad-mounted transformers will he furnished only 120/208 or 277/480 volt service.
(c) Rate:
Service Charge:
Demand Charge:
Energy Charge:
$250.00 per month, plus
$8.60 per k/W of monthly billing demand, plus
$0.0259 per kwhr for a kwhrs.
Minimum Monthly Charge - The minimum monthly charge under this rate
schedule shall he the highest on fthe following charges:
(i)
$13,150.00 per month plus applicable power cost adjustment on
the kilowatt used
(ii)
The sum of service charge and demand charge under the above
rate plus applicable power cost adjustment on the kilowatt-hours
used.
(iii)
The minimum monthly charge specified in the customer's
service contract with the City, plus applicable power cost the
City, plus applicable power cost adjustment on the kilowatt-
hours used.
Billing Demand - The billing demand shall he in the maximum 15 minute
measured kilowatt demand in the billing period, but not less the 50% of the peak
demand measured in the twelve month period ending with the current month.
Unless otherwise specified in a finn electric service contract agreement, if at any
time a customer, billed under the schedule continues for a period of twelve
consecutive months without a metered demand in excess of 300 kW, Schedule LP-I
shall apply beginning with the first month succeeding such twelve month period.
Power Factor - Should the power factor he lower than 0.90 lagging, the City may
adjust the measured demand by multiplying by the ratio of 0.90 the actual power
factor.
Primary Service - Where service is taken by the customer at the City's available
primary voltage and where the customer owns, operates and maintains all service
facilities, except metering equipment, required to take service at such voltage, a
credit of 2% of the base rate charges will be allowed. Metering may be primary or
secondary (corrected for thc transformer losses) at the City's option.
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(8)
(9)
Upon the ceston~s ~iuest, ~is rider shall be made available to customers
billed undex tho rate schedule LP-2, whose monthly demand is 300 kW or
greater, and who can reduce ~ load during the City's On-Peak time betweeo
5:00 p.m. and $:00 p.m.. Under this rider, the demand for billing ~
Off-Pesk Demand Charge:
$6.06, plus
$3.13
The l~iods for application of this rider are defined as follows:
On-Peak Period - 5:00 PM through 8:00 PM, daily.
Off-Peak Period - 8:00 PM through 5:00 PM, daily.
Electric Rate - Schedule POF (Purchases from Qualifying Small Power Production and
Cogeneration Facilities less than or equal to 100 kW)
(a)
Applicable to qualifying Small Power Production and Cngenerafion facilities (QF's)
with a design capacity of 100 kW or less who contract, under mutually agreeable
terms, with the City for the sale of energy and for any necessasy interconnections.
A QF is defined as a small power production or cogeneration facility that qualifies
under Subchapter K, Part 292, Subpatt B of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission's Regulations that implement Section 201 and 210 of the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Such facilities must fully comply with the City's
Electric Service Rules and Regulations in reference to QF's to qualify for purchases
to be made.
Intercounections Costs - Each QF Producer shall be obligated to pay interconnection
costs directly related to the installation of the physical facilities necessary to permit
interconnected operations with the qualifying facility. Interconnection costs shall
be determined in accordance with the City's Electric Service Rules and Regulations
applicable to QF's, and such costs shall be paid by the QF Producer prior to any
purchase of energy by the City.
Electric Rate-Schedule SL (100 Watt Security Lights)
Applicable to service 100 watt security lights installed and maintained by the City
for customers at their request. The customer will be required to contract for this
service for a period to be determined by the City. Service will be furnished under
this rate schedule subject to the established rules and regulations of the City cover-
ing this type of service.
Character of Services - Security lighting equipment, including lamps, fixtures,
controls units, and thc necessary security lighting circuits, transformers, guys,
anchors, fittings, etc. will be furnished by thc City subject to the payment of an
installation fee as set by the City.
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(10)
(11)
(12)
(c) Rate: $7.6O per month per light.
Power Cost Adjustment - The monthly charges under this rate schedule shall be
increased or decreased ns necessary to reflect the application of a power cost
adjustment (based on estimated 39 kwhrs per light per billing period) calculated in
accordance with Schedule PCA.
Electric Rate-Schedule SL (200 Watt Security Lights)
(a)
Applicable to service 200 watt security lights installed and maintained by the City
for customers at their requ~t. The ctmomer will be required to contract for this
service for a period to be determined by the City. Service will be furnished under
this rate schedule subject to the established rules and regulations of the City cover-
ing this type of service.
Character of Service - Security lighting equipment, including lamps, fixtures,
control units, nmi the necessary security lighting circuits, trnndormers, guys,
anchors, fittings, etc. will be furnished by the City subject to the payment of an
installation fee as set by the City.
(c) Rate: $10.93 per month per light.
Power Cost Adjustment - The monthly charges under this rate schedule shall be
increased or decreased as necessary to reflect the application of a power cost
adjusunent (based on estimated 75 lavhrs per light per billing period) calculated in
accordance with Schedule PCA.
Electric Rate - Schedule SL (400 Watt Security Lights)
Applicable to serdce 400 watt security lights instulled and maintained by the City
for customers at their request. The customer will be required to contract for this
service for a period to be determined by the City. Service will be furnished subject
to the established rules and regulations of the City covering this type of service.
Character of Service - Security lighting equipment, including lamps, fixtures,
control units, and the necessary security lighting circuits, transformers, guys,
anchors, fittings, etc. will be fitmished by the City subject to the payment of an
installation fee as set by the City.
(c) Rate: $23.00 per month per light.
Power Cost Adjustment - The monthly charges under this rate schedule shall be
increased or decreased ns necessary to reflect the application of a power cost
adjustment (based on estimated 150 kwhrs per light per billing period) calculated
in accordance with Schedule PCA.
Electric Rate-schedule PCA (Power Cost Adiustment Factor)
Electric service billed under all applicable rate schedules shall be subject to the application of
a power cost adjustment (PCA) charge determined by multiplying the billing kWh for the
current month times a Power Cost Adjustment Factor (PCAF). The PCAF shall be calcu-
lated on an annualized basis in accordance with the following formula:
Definitions:
PCA=WC - (p) (K) - CF
S
Power cost adjustment factor rounded to the nearest 0.0001 cents. ($ per
kWh)
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where
(13)
WC
K
CF
Total estimated wholesale purchased power cost and estimated delivery
charges therefor on an annualized basis from City's wholesale energy
supplier. ($)
Total estimated wholesale energy purchases on an annualized basis from
City's wholesale energy supplier. (KWh)
Base wholesale power cost included in the City's retnil electric rate sched-
ules. ($0.03 per Kwh)
Total estimated kwh energy sales to City customers on an annualized
basis. (kWh)
Correction factor adj m to be applied to correct for any variance
between actual PCA costs and revenues. The calculation of CF shall be
performed on a periodic basis, but not less than quarterly, with the results
of this reconciliation applied to the PCAF on an as-needed basis to main-
thin PCA revenues and costs in close proximity. ($)
The formula for the calculation of the CF shall be as follows:
CF == (A) - 03)
(A)
The actual power cost adjustment revenues received from the application of
the Power Cost Adjustment Factor for the subject reconciliation period. ($)
03)
The actual power cost adjustment costs which should have been recovered
from the application of thc Power Cost Adjustment Factor for the subject
reconciliation period. ($)
Electric Rate - Schedule PQF (Purchases from Qualifying Small Power Production and
Cogeneration Facilities less than or equal to 100 kW)
Applicable to qualifying Small Power Production and Cogeneration facilities (QF's)
with a design capacity of 100 kW or 1ess who contract, under mutually agreeable
terms, with the City for the sale of energy and for any necessary interconnections.
A QF is defined as a small power production or cogeneration facility that qualifies
under Subchapter K, Part 292, Subpart B of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission's Regulations that implement Section 201 and 210 of the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Such facilities must fully comply with the City's
Electric Service Rules and Regulations in reference to QF's to qualify for purchases
to be made under this rote.
Interconnectioas Costs - Each QF Producer shall be obligated to pay interconncction
costs directly related to the installation of the physical facilities necessary to permit
interconnected operations with thc qualifying facility. Interconnection costs shall
he determined in accordnnce with the City's Electric Service Rules and Regulations
applicable to QF'S, and such costs shall be paid by the QF Producer prior to any
purchase of energy by the City.
The City will pay the QF Producer for all power purchased at the following rates:
(i) Capacity - No payment shall be made, except by separate firm
power contract between the Producer and the City.
(ii) Energy - The metered output from the Producer will be
purchased at a rate equal to the City's total energy and fuel cost
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divided by the total kwhrs purchased, ns calculated from the
most recent wholesale power bill.
In the event that the Producer exercises the option to sell power to the City, there
will be assessed, in addition to the minimum monthly bill requirements under the
applicable service rate schedule(s), a customer service charge of $15.00 per month
to cover costs realized for metering, billing, maintenance, administrative, and other
expenses necessary to maintain service to the QF.
(d)
Metering and Payment Options - The available revenue metering arrangements for
Ql~s and the payment options to the Producer for energy purchases to be made by
the City therefrom shall be ns defined in the City*s Electric Service Rules and
Regulations pertaining to qualifying small power production and cogeneration
facilities.
Electric Rider - HED (Higher Education Discount)
In nccordanee with Section 2.2141 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (1995), a 20 percent
discount will be given to any four-year state university, upper-level institution, Texas state
technical college or college that qualifies for such discount under the statute.
SECTION 5: SOLID WASTE COLLECTION REGULATIONS
This section shall be known as the 'Sanitation Regulations of the City of College Station.'
B. COLLECTION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
(1) General
Yard waste such as tree leaves and grass shall be placed at the curb in plastic bags
and shall not weigh more than fifty pounds (50 lbs.) each. Brush, tree trimmings
and limbs shall be totally separated from all other waste, including metals, lumber,
paper, plastics, furniture, appliances, concrete and any other solid materials and
shall be cut in sections not exceeding eight feet (8') in length and placed at the curb
for collection. Any waste regardless of quantity or size, mixed with tree and shrub-
bery trimmings constitutes a violation of this section.
Plastic bags shall have a minimum thickness of two (2) mils and must be at least
twenty gallon (20 gal.) capacity and no larger than thirty-five gallon (35 gal.)
capacity. All bags shall be securely tied or otherwise fastened or closed so as to
prevent spillage or entry by vector and vermin. Only residential refuse is to be
placed in plastic hags. Construction debris, tires, dead animals, bn~rdons
substances and stable matter such ns dirt, brick, and rock will not be accepted.
(c)
The storage, collection or disposal of any solid waste in any manner other than
those designated by ordinance is expressly prohibited.
(d)
Pointed or sharp objects, including but not limited to broken glass, jagged metal,
razors, needles, and wire, shall be su~ciently wrapped in paper and securely taped
or tied before bagging or bundling so as to prevent injury when handled.
The total weight of a bag and its contents shall not exceed fifty pounds (50 lbs.).
Bags sha/l be sellable, having no punctures, tears or undesigned openings.
A residential or commercial unit shall be deemed to be occupied when either water
or electric service is supplied thereto.
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(h)
(i)
(k)
0)
(m)
(n)
Each Residential I automated container, bag, and/or bundle shall be placed at curb-
side for collection. Each Residential II customer shall place bulky waste at a locn-
tion that is ncceptable to the City for collection. Curbside refers to that portion of
the right-of-way adjacent to the paved or traveled portion of the City roadway.
Items shall be placed as close to the paved or traveled portion of the roadway as
practicable without interfering with or endangering the movement of vehicles or
pedestrians. When construction work is being performed in the right-of-way, items
shall be placed as close as practicable to an access point for the City collection
vehicle.
City shall provide special door-side solid waste collection service for qualified
handicapped households.
Not more than twenty (20) total units of hags or bundles of refuse shall be placed at
the curbside, at one time, for collection service.
Automated containers containing residential refuse shall not be placed at curbside
for collection before 5:00 a.m. of the day on which collection is scheduled.
Containers shall be removed from the designated pickup point and placed either
adjacent to their dwelling or at a location designated by the City within twelve (12)
hours of their scheduled pickup day. Under no circumstances, shall a container be
placed for normal daily use within an area defined by the edge of the street, pave-
ment, or curb and the building set back line.
Each Residential I dwelling unit will be provided with once per week garbage,
brush, rubbish, and recycling collection.
Each Residential II dwelling will be provided with twice per week garbage collec-
tion and once per week brush/rubbish collection.
Lids and doors of all containers shall be kept closed at all times except when the
container is being filled.
Upon notice, thc City will remove and dispose of small dead animals, including but
not limited to dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and geese, either from private property or
public rights-of-way, excluding animal clinics. Customers requesting removal from
private property shall place the animal in a plastic bag and place the hag curbside
before notification of pick up. Removal and disposal of small dead animals from
private animal clinics shall be for a fee as established by Resolution of the City
Council.
Residential I and Residential II customers needing collection and disposal of bulky
waste shall contain thc waste to prevent windblown litter and place thc waste at the
curb or right-of-way no longer than 48 hours prior to their designated collection
day. Commercial, and Residential III locations will be responsible for the collection
and disposal of all bulky waste
Construction debris shall be contained on site. Rubbish that my be wind blown
must be confined in a container or temporary holding pen. The construction site
must be free from accumulations of rubbish which may act as a harborage for
vermin and vectors.
Rock, waste, building materials, or other refuse resulting from building or remodel-
ing operations or resulting from a general cleanup of vacant or improved property,
just prior to its occupancy, will not be removed by the City. Such waste shall be
removed by the building contractor, owner, or occupant of the building at his own
expense. The City will remove said refuse for the contractor, owner, or occupant,
utilizing Roll-off containers only, for a fee set by resolution. The City will not
remove hot ashes or fire coals.
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(0
(s)
(w)
(x)
(aa)
Cob)
(cc)
The collection of municipal solid waste within the limits of the City is hereby
prohibited except as franchised by thc City Council pursuant to City Charter.. All
franchised contractor containers shall be marked with franchised company name,
addrem and telephone number.
All recycling drop-off centers must be approved by the Director pursuant to the
regulations set forth in Subsection C. of this Section before receiving such recycla-
bles. Approval shall be subject to compliance with the following performance
standards, as determined by the Director:
· That issuance will be in the best interest of public health and safety;
· That issuance will not cause a traffic safety ha~mrd impeding traffic
flow on or off {he recycling drop-off center.
Assessed monthly - The charges fixed herein for the collection, removal and
disposal of all solid waste shall be entered on the customer's monthly utility bill.
Failure to pay - Any customer who fails or refuses to pay the monthly charge when
due shall no longer recoive garbage collection service from thc City until such
charges arc paid in full.
Unprepared solid waste - Thc City's Sanitation Division shall cause the clean-up of
the improperly or unprepared waste, litter or debris that constitutes a health or
nuisanco to the community. Thc minimum (as set by Council Resolution) or the
actual cost of clean up, whichever is greater, shall be paid by the responsible party
pursuant to this Ordinance and City of College Station Ordinance No. 1820,
approved September 14, 1989.
It shall be unlawful for any person or business, other than the owner or occupant of
tho premises for whom the container has been furnished and who is currently
paying a garbage pickup charge, to place anything in such container.
It shall be unlawful to make a fire or bum any material in a sanitation container
furnished by thc City, or to paint or mark upon or to place any poster, placard or
sign upon the same. Any customer having a container that is burned will be
charged replacement cost equal to the actual costs involved.
It shall be unlawful for any person other fl~m the owner to remove any material
from any receptacle, bag or sanitary container, or the sa~d bag, receptacle, or sani=
tary container itself.
It shall be unlawful to place items such as brush and lumber or other materials in a
bag, receptacle, sanitarY container and City-supplied container of any type which
may cause damage to the container or collection truck. In the event such items are
placed in a container, the occupant of the premises for which such container has
been furnished is responsible for the removal of these items prior to unloading into
the container truck.
No person shall dispose of or place for collection and disposal in the BVSWMA's
Sanitary Landfill, prohibited materials, as designated from time to time by ordi-
nances of the City. This section is in addition to, and not in replacement of, any
applicable state and/or federal laws.
It shall be unlawful for any person to sxveep, throw, or otherwise deposit upon or
along any drain, gutter, alley, sidewalk, street, street right-of-way, median strip,
dr~ina~o easement or other public place ~f Uavel or any private property, any
municipal solid waste of any type.
Scrap/Used fires will not be allowed to accumulate on any property, residential or
commercial. All scrap tires will be stored so that there will be no accumulation of
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(gg)
(hh)
(ii)
~)
water and that the tire will not be in direct contact with the ground. Businesses
engaged in the sale or repair of tires will store tires in a manner so as not to be
visible from any right of way.
All owners or occupants shall maintain the real property owned or occupied by
them in a clean and litter-free condition. This section shall not be construed ns
prohibiting the storage of refuse or litter in authorized containers for collection par-
soant to the provisions of this article.
Hn~nrdous and/or prohibited wnste shall not be placed in collection containers.
No infectious or pathological refuse or any other refuse that may cause a public
health hazard shall be placed in any container used for collection by the City or
collection by any private agency. The following are several types of special refuse
items which shall be given special care and preparation before disposing of the
same in any refuse container.
Hypodermic instruments and other sharp article~ No person shall
dispose of or discard any hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle or
any instrument or device for making hypodermic injections without
prior placement in puncture resistant container for disposal so as to
avoid the possibility of causing inju~ to the collection personnel.
Ashes. Ashes that are to be collected by the City must have been
wetted and cooled to the touch prior to collection. Ashes shall be
placed in suitable containers of such size and weight as stipulated in
Section B and shall not be placed with the normal refuse unless sepa-
rately wrapped, so that they will not cause injury to the collection
personnel.
No person, other than employee~ of the City charged with such duty, shall tamper
with the contents of any refuse container set out for removal by the City or any
private collection agency.
White goods must be totally separated from all other waste to allow for separate
collection. All white goods containing CFC's shall not be collected until such time
that the CFC's have been removed.
The City shall provide collection of medical waste from customers/generators by an
proved, franchised Medical Waste Collection Contractor. The rate to be charged
the Contractor to the customer/generator for the Collection of medical waste
.~hnll be set by contract and approved by the City Council. Customers disposing of
medical waste shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws as well as
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission regulations.
It shall be unlawful to park, place, allow, permit, or cause to be parked, placed any
motor vehicle, trailer, boat, or similar obstruction within fifteen feet (15') of, or
obstruct in any manner, the collection of solid waste contained in a commercial,
residential II or residential III solid waste container. If a motor vehicle, trailer,
boat, or similar obstruction prevents the collection of a commercial, residential II or
residential III solid waste container, the City Manager or his designate shall be
authorized to order the removal of the offending motor vehicle, trailer, boat, or
similar obstruction. The cost of the removal shall be the responsibility of the owner
of the motor vehicle, trailer, boat or similar obstruction. All commercial, residen-
tial II and residential III solid waste containers shall be marked with a sign, and/or
label that states: "Do Not Block or Park Within 15 Feet of Container - Tow Away
Zone".
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(2)
O)
(4)
Residential Collection
Residential I customers will be provided with a small, City-owned automated collec-
tion container. Service shall be once per week. All containers must be placed out
for collection by 8:00 a.m. on the SCheduled service day and removed from the
designated pick up place within twelve (12) hours after SCheduled collection.
Residential II and III customers will be provided with a large, City-owned auto-
mated collection container for joint customer use. Service shall be twice per week.
Only residential reguse is to be placed in containers. Construction debris, tires, dead
animals, bnTardous substances and stable matter such as dirt, brick and rock will
not be accepted.
Any garbage or waste not contained in the automated container provided will not be
picked up or hauled by City services nmi shall remain the responsibility of the
customer/generator for disposal. The clean up of any spillage caused by overfilling
container will be the responsibility of the customer/generator.
When storing the container or when thc container has been set out for collection,
the lid must be kept closed at all time~ to prevent any accmnulation of water. No
bags, boxes or other items shall be placed on thc top of the closed container lid so as
to hinder servicing of thc container.
If the container is lost by theft or damaged beyond use by any means other than by
the occupant's own neglect or misuse, thc container shall be replaced by the City at
no cost to the occupant. If the container is lost or damaged beyond use as a result of
the occupant's neglect or misuse, a designated fee will be charged by the City for a
replacement container. The occupant shall promptly notify the Solid Waste Divi-
sion in the event of the need for repair or replacement of the container.
(g)
Any customer generating more waste than one (1) container will hold may p~
request an additional container and shall pay an additional fee as set by
Council Resolution.
(h)
Only authorized automated containers provided by the City will be serviced on
collection day, no other containers, boxes, or bags placed at the collection site will
be picked up by the automated system.
(i)
O)
Automated containers are assigned and issued to the location of the utility user and
will not be removed, transferred, or replaced by thc customer.
Customers shall not put construction debris, hot ashes, oil, corrosive solvents, pool
chemicals, car batteries or any other b_n?_a_rdous substances in the residential
container.
Residential Cud>side Re~,cling Collection
(a)
Co)
Customers participating in the curbside recycling collection program will be
furnished with plastic bags for all recyclable items placed for collection=
Only designated recyclablc items will be placed in the plastic recycling hags. Other
items will not be accepted.
Commercial Collection
Ail commercial units shall utilize automated or mil-off commercial-type containers
as designated by thc City Manager or his delegate for the collection of commercial
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Upon request for Fad)age collection service, the Division Manager or designee shall
designate the service level requirements for that location. The City will provide for
the removal of garbage and/or trash under the rates established for commercial
containerized collection. Automated collection containers will be provided by the
City and-roll-off compacting containers shall be provided by the customer. The
customer shall be responsible for providing container screening to comply with the
City's Streetscape Ordinance.
When it is beneficial for small busiuesses that generate low volumes of waste to
jointly use a container set for their convenience, the basic clmrge will be divided
between the businesses. However, this charge shall not be lower than the minimum
charge for any commercial location. The size and number of containers provided
shall be detemfiued by the Solid Wn_~e Division mnnnger or designee.
(d)
Containers shall not be set out unless an all weather access route capable of support-
lng the container service truck is available. The City will not be responsible for
damage done to private drives and parking areas by service trucks servicing
containers.
The owner or occupant of the premises shall be responsible for keeping the area
around the container clean and clear of all garbage and trash.
If a container is unserviceable, such as being blocked or containing prohibited
items, the City truck shall return to empty the container only after the container is
clear from other vehicles and/or prohibited items are removed from container for a
fee as set by Council Resolution.
(s)
No person shall place any refuse or refuse container on, in or over any drainage
system.
(h)
The Director of Public Works or his designee may, upon notice, require replacement
of containers and/or changes in container type or the service levels at any location
when he deems the current service level to be inadequate causing a health, sanita-
tion, or litter problem. The decision of the Director or his designee may be
appealed to the City Manager by the customer.
RECYCLING DROP-OFF CENTERS
(1) Tempora~ Permits
A temporary permit may be obtained for operation of a temponuy recycling drop-off center,
subject to compliance vdth the following requirements.
A written application, on a form provided by the Department of Public Works, must
be filed in the Office of the Director at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed
collection of recyclable materials at the temporary recycling facility. The term of
the permit shall not exceed seven (7) consecutive days. Permits for temporary recy-
cling activities shell be granted for small recycling drop-off centers, which shall
only recycle ne~print, paper, glass bottles, metal cans, plastic containers, or any
combination of these materials.
(b)
Temporary permits shall only be issued to organizations holding a certificate of
exemption from federal income tax or state sales tax or franchise taxes or to any
other person or entity who conveys any profits derived from their recycling activity
to a tax exempt organization. In no case shall a temporary permit be issued to any
person or business entity for whom recycling is a regular part of their business
activity.
(c) No bond or insurance will be required for the issuance of a temporary permit.
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The permittee shall service the recycling drop-off center regularly to prevent over-
flow, accumulation and deter pifferage of recyclables. The area surrounding recep-
tacles for collection and storage of recyclable materials, waste materials, processing
materials or other material shall be l~nintained in a clean and sanitmy manner at all
times. No recyclable materials, waste material, trash, processing material or other
matter shall be allowed to accumulate around any receptacle or to overflow from
any receptacle. Permittee shall assure that materials delivered to a recycling facility
shall be handled and managed in such a manner so as to prevent, at all times, wind-
blown materials. The permittee shall not dump or discard any matter on the ground
on the premises of the recycling drop-off center at any time, or allow any person to
do so. The permittee shall be solely responsible for the proper storage and disposal
~f non-recyclables deposited at the recycling facility.
Permanent Recycling Drop-off Center
A permit for operation of a permanent recycling drop-off center may be obtained subject to
the following requirements.
A written application on a form provided by the Department of Public Works must
be fded in the Office of the Director at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed
collection of recyclable materials at the permanent recycling facility.
An application fee for a permanent recycling drop-off center may be set by resolu-
tion of the City Council.
(c)
A permit may be denied if whe~ the required information is incomplete, incorrect or
shows that a person is not otherwise entitled to conduct a permanent recycling droly
off center.
Every permit shall be visibly displayed where it can be read by the general public
utilizing the recycling drop-off center.
A bond of not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) executed by the appli-
cant with two (2) or more good and sufficient sureties, satisfactory to the Director of
Fiscal Services, shall be made payable to the Mayor of the City of College Station,
and his successors in office, for the use and benefit of any person or persons entitled
thereto, and on condition that the principal and sureties shall pay all damages to
persons caused by or arising from or growing out of any action of the applicant, his
employees, agents, successors or assigns, while operating the permitted recycling
drop-off (:enter. The bond shall remain in full force and effect for the entire dura-
tion of the operation of the recycling center and the permittee shall be responsible
for the submission of a new bond no less than ten (10) days prior to the expiration
of any current bond. In the event that permittce fails to do so, then permittce shall
immediately cease operation of the recycling drop-off center and shall prevent the
public from utilizing the facility.
An applicant for a permanent recycling drop-off center shall provide the following
information on a form approved by the Director:
· Name of the applicant.
· Legal name of the business entity, if any, address, telephone number,
state of incorporation or filing of a partner-ship or articles of association.
· Sales tax number, or evidence of tax-exempt stares.
· A description of the property intended to be utilized as the recycling
drop-off center, sufficient to pernfit City employees to identify the
proposed location of the recycling facility.
· The site plan to be submitted for review pursuant to the Zoning Ordi-
nance, which shall show the location and t3~e of receptacles.
· A listing of the materials to be collected for recycling.
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(g)
All recycling activities shall conform to the requirements of this ordinance, ns well
ns federal and state laws and regulations.
(h)
(i)
(J)
The permittee shall service the recycling drop-off center regularly lo prevent over-
flow, accumulation and deter pifferage of recyclables. The area surrounding recep-
tacles for collection and storage of recychble materials, waste material, processing
material or other materials .~hnll be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner at all
times. No recyclable materials, waste material, trash, processing material or other
matter shall be allowed to accumulate around any receptacle or to overflow from
any receptacle. Permittee shall assure that materials delivered to a recycling facility
shall be handled and managed in such a manner so as to prevent, at all times, wind-
blown materi.'als. The permittee shall not dump or discard any matter on the ground
on the premises of the recycling drop-off center at any time or allow any person to
do so. The permittce shall be solely responsible for the proper storage and disposal
of non-recyclables deposited at the recycling facility.
The Director or a person designated by the Director to act on his behnlf shall have
thc authority to enter onto premises permitted hereunder and inspect for compliance
with the terms and conditions imposed herein and under the Zoning Ordinance.
A permit may be revoked for non-conformity with the provisions herein and/or with
the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, including site conditions imposed by the
Project Review Committee or Zoning and Planning Commission. In the event that
the Director determines that there is a violation of the permit or the conditions
imposed, then the Director shall give the permittee ten (10) days' written notice at
the address provided by the permittce on the application or supplemented by him to
come into compliance. In the event that the pcrmittec disputes the violations
alleged, then thc permittee must give written notice to the Director of a requested
heating within the ten (10) day time period. If the permittee fails to request a hear-
ing within that time period, then the permittee will be conclusively considered to
have acknowledged that the violation does in fact exist. If the permittee does
request a hearing, it shall be held before the City Manager or his designee. Should
the City Manager find tlhat permittee is in violation of his permit, the City Manager
will provide the permittee with a reasonable time period to come into compliance.
A determination by the City Manager shall be final. Any determination of non=
compliance under this subsection shall not operate to deprive the City of any other
remedy it may have under this Code of Ordinances or the laws of tiffs State.
(k)
(1)
In the event that the Director finds that there are immediate serious health or safety
violations that endanger the public or that the order to come into compliance with
the permit;as provided herein above; has not been met, then thc Director shall so
not/fy the City Manager who shall immediately provide notice of hearing to the
permittee, at the address provided or supplemented by permittee. Thc hearing shall
take place in not less than ten (10) working days from the date of notice.
The City Manager shall have the authority to revoke or suspend a permit where he
determines that the health or safety of the public is in danger or where he deter-
mines that there has not been compliance notices or orders to comply provided
herein.
Record Keeping Requirements
Every operator of any permitted recycling drop-off center, temporary or permanent, shall
maintain on the premises, available for inspection by the City during regular business hours,
records of the center's activities, including:
(a) The amount of each t)~c of recyclable material received in each month.
Each shipment of recyclable material received from any other recycling drop-off
center.
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(c) Each shipment of recyclable material received from a scrap dealer or junk dealer.
Any materials transferred to the recycling drop-off center 5ut rejected upon submis-
sion for acceptance. Such record of the rejection shall indicate the date and place of
rejection, the type and amount of each material rejected, and the reason for rejec-
tion.
(4) Collection and Sale of Recyclables
No person shall engage in the business of collecting and selling of residential recyclablcs in
the City, and no person shall use the public streets, alleys and thoroughfares within the
coqmrate limits of the City for the purpose of engaging in such business, other than a person
who has executed a contract or franchise with the City providing for this collection.
SERVICE LEVEL AND APPEAL
The Director or his delegate may upon notice and hearing require replacement of containers and/or
changes in container type or the service levels at any location when he deems the current service level
to be inadequate causing a health, sanitation or litter problem. The decision of the Director or his
delegate may be appealed to the City Manager by the customer.
RATES SET BY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
The fees, rates and permit charges applicable to this ordinance shall be provided in such ordinances
or resolutions as nmy be adopted by the City Council, and all such ordinances or resolutions shall be
continued in full force and effect as the same may he amended from time to time. Such ordinances or
resolutions shall be on file in the office of the City Secretary.
SECTION 6: INDUSTRIAL WASTE REGULATIONS
A. TITLE
This section is and may be cited as, "City of College Station, Texas, Industrial Waste Regulations."
USE OF THE PUBLIC SEWERS
(1)
(2)
(3)
Prohibited Discharges
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any storm water, surface water, ground-
water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, uncontaminated cooling water, or unpolluted indus-
trial process waters to any sanita~, sewer.
Storm Water and Unpolluted Drainage
Storm water and all other unpolluted drainage shall be discharged to such sewers as are
specifically designated as storm sewers or to a natural outlet approved by the director of
public works. Industrial cooling water or unpolluted process waters may be discharged, on
approval of the Director of Public, Utilities to a storm sewer or a natural outlet, or into the
sanitmy sewer system upon prior written approval of the Director of Public Utilities.
Prohibited Discharges Enumerated
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any of the following described waters or
wastes into any public sewers:
(a)
Any gasoline, benzene, naptha, fuel oil, or other flammable or explosive liquid,
solid, or gas.
Cu)
Any water or wastes containing toxic or poisonous solids, liquids, or gases in suffi-
cient quantity, either singly or by interaction with other wastes, to injure or interfere
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with any sewnge treatment process, constitute a bnTnrd to humans or animals, or to
create any hnT.~rd in the receiving waters of the sewage treatment plant, including
but not limited to, cyanides in excess of two (2) parts per million by weight as CN.
(c)
Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than 5.5 or having nny other corrosive
property capable of ean,ing damage or h_n_7_n_rd to structures, equipment, and
personnel of the sewage works.
(d)
Solid or viscous substances in quantities or of such size capable of causing obstruc-
lions to the flow in sewers, or other interference with the proper operation of the
sewage works such as, but not limited to, ashes, einders, snnd, nmd, straw, shav-
inge, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood, paunch manure, hair nnd
fleshings, nmi entrails.
Any liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than one hundred fifty degrees
Fahrenheit (150°~.
(f)
Any water or wastes contnining fats, wax, grease or oils, whether emulsified or not,
in excess of one hundred (100) parts per million by weight or containing substances
which may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between thirty-two and one
hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit (32° and 150°F).
(g) Any gnrbage that has not been properly shredded.
Director of Public Utilities to Evaluate Discharges
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged the following described substances,
materials, waters or wastes if it appears likely in the opinion of the Director of Public
Utilities that such wastes can harm either the sewers, sewage treatment process or equip-
ment, have an adverse effect on the receiving stream or can otherwise endanger life, limb,
public property, or constitute a nuisance. In forming his opinion as to the acceptability of
these wastes, the Director of Public Utilities will give consideration to such factors as quan-
rities of subject wastes in relation to flows and velocities in the sewers, materials of construc-
tion of the sewers, nature of the sewage treatment process, capacity of the sewage treatment
plant, degree of treatability of wastes in the sewage treatment plant, and other pertinent
factors. The substances prohibited are:
Any waters or Wastes containing strong acid iron pickling wastes or concentrated
plating solutions whether neutralized or not.
Any waters or wastes containing objectionable or toxic substances; or wastes exert-
ing an excessive chlorine requirement, including but not limited to, any mercury
greater than 0.005 parts per million by weight; any cadmium or selenium greater
than 0.02 parts per million by weight; any arsenic greater than 0.05 parts per
million by weight; any lead or silver greater than 0.1 parts per million by weight
any cyanide greater than 1 part per million by weight, as CN; any oron, hexavalent
chromiung copper, manganese, nickel, or tin greater than I part per million by
weight; any barium, iron, or zinc greater than 5 parts per million by weight; any
trivalent chromium greater than 10 parts per million by weight; any phenols greater
than 12 parts per million by weight; any radioactive wastes greater than allowable
releases as specified by current United States Bureau of Standard Handbooks deal-
ing with the handling and releases of radioactivity.
(c) Any waters or wastes containing whole blood.
(d) Any waters or wastes containing pH in excess of ten (10).
Materials which exert or cause concentrations of SS in excess of 200 parts per
million by weight; excessive discoloration; BOD greater than 200 ports per million
by weight; average daily volume of flows greater than five percent (5%) of the av-
erage daily sewage flow of the City.
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Waters or wastes containing substances which are not amenable to treatment or
reduction by the sewage treatment processes employed, or are amenable to treatment
only to such degree that the sewage treatment plant effluent cannot meet the
requirements of other agencies having jurisdiction over discharge to the receiving
waters.
PRETREATMENT OR EQUALIZATION OF WASTE FLOWS
(1) Desian and Installation
If the Director of Public Utilities permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flows, the
design and installation shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Public
Utilities and subject to the requirements ofnll applicable codes, ordinances, and laws.
(2) Interceptors
Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided for the proper handling of liquid wastes
~Olatnining ~ in excessive amounts or any flammable wastes, sand, or other harmful
ingrodients; except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or
dwelling units. All interceptors shall be constructed of imperdous materials capable of with-
standing abrupt changes in temperature; shall be of substantial construction, watertight, and
equipped with easily removable covers which when bolted in place shall be gas-tight and
watertight; and shall be located as to he readily and easily accessible for clenning and
inspection.
(3) Maintenance of Facilities
Where preliminary treatment or flow-equalizing facilities are provided for any waters or
wastes, they shall he maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation by the
owner at his expense.
SURCHARGE FOR WASTES OF ABNORMAL STRENGTH
ff the Director of Public Utilities permits the acceptance of wastes of abnormal strength or character
for treatment, a surcharge calculated as follows shall be added to the basic sewer charge to cover the
added cost of handling and treating the wastes:
Surcharge = V[a(BOD - 200) + b(SS - 200)]
V = Volume discharge in millions ofgellons.
BOD surcharge factor (dollars per million gallons per parts per m/Ilion
by weight) based on the treatment costs attributable to the removal of
BOD.
b = SS surcharge factor (dollars per million gallons per pans per million by
weight) based on the treatment costs attributable to the removal of SS.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE PERMIT
(1) Who Must Apply
Any person discharging or proposing to discharge into the public sewers industrial wastes
which contain the substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in subsection C
herein shall make application for sewer connection to the Direaor of Public Utilities on a
form to be furnished by the City.
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(2) Application Procedures and Conditions
The following shall apply to persons discharging industrial wastes to the public sewers on
the effective date of this section:
(a)
Application shall be made for sewer service within ninety (90) days of the effective
date.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application, the Director of Public Utilities
will furnish the applicant his opinion as to acceptability of the wastes.
If the wastes are not acceptable in the opinion of the Director of Public Utilities, the
surcharge specified in subsection E herein sh~_ll become effective thirty (30) days
from the date of the opinion furnished the applicant. This surcharge shall continue
until acceptable corrective measures are taken or sewer service discontinued.
(d)
If thc Director of Public Utilities finds that thc wastes should be rejected, or require
pretrcatment or flow equalization, the applicant will be allowed eighteen (18)
months from the date of initiation of the sumharge to provide corrective measures to
make the wastes acceptable.
(3) Discharge Proposals Subsequent to These Rek~,-alations
Persons proposing to discharge industrial wastes into the public sewers subsequent to the
effective date shall make application for sewer service to the Director of Public Utilities at or
prior to thc time of application for a plumbing permit under the plumbing ordinance.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application, the Director of Public Utilities shall
furnish the applicant his opinion as to the acceptability of thc wastes. A plumbing permit
shall not be issued until sewer service is approved.
INSPECTION, SAMPLING, MEASURING, AND TESTING
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
(1) Control Manholes
When required by the Director of Public Utilities, the owner of any property serviced by a
building sewer carrying industrial wastes shall install a suitable control manhole together
with such necessary, meters and other appurtenances in the building sewer to facilitate obser-
vation, sampling, and measurement of the wastes. Such manhole, when required, shall be
accessibly and safely located and shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by
the Director of Public Utilities. The manhole shall be installed by the owner at his expense
and shall be maintained by him so as to be safe and accessible at all times.
(2) Samvlin~ Procedures
All measurements, tests, and analyses of the characteristics of wasters and wastes to which
reference is made in this section shall be determined in accordance with the latest edition of
"Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, # published by the Amer-
ican Public Health Association, and shah be determined at the control manhole provided, or
upon suitable samples taken at said control manhole. In the event that no special manhole
has been reqnired, thc control manhole shall be considered to be thc nearest downstream
manhole in the public sewer to the point at which thc building sewer is connected. Sampling
shall be carried out by customarily accepted metheds to reflect thc effect of constituents upon
thc sewage works and to determine thc existence of bnTnrds to life, limb, and property. The
particular analyses invotved will determine whether a twenty-four (24) hour composite of
ouffalls ora premise is appropriate or whether a grab sample or samples should be taken.
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(3) Inspections
Thc Director of Public Utilities and other duly authorized employees of the City shall be
permitted to enter all properties for the proposes of inspection, observation, measurement,
sampling, and testing in accordance with the provisions of th/s section.
AUTHORITY TO DISCONNECT SERVICE
Any person found to be discharging into public sewers any of the prohibited industrial wastes set out
in subsection C of this section shall be served by the City with written notice stating the nature of the
violation. The Director of Public Utilities is authorized to immediately disconnect the offending
person's sewer service upon such notice and to not reconnect it as long as the violation continues.
SECTION 7.
A.
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MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM
CLASSIFICATION OF REAL PROPERTY
The real property benefiting from the ordinance shall be classified as follows:
(1) Commercial and
(2) Residential I, H and III;
EXEMPTIONS
The following consumers .~hnll be exempt from the Municipal Drainage Utility System:
(1) Property with proper construction and maintenance of a wholly sufficient and privately
owned drainage system;
(2) Property held and maintained in its natural state, until such time that thc property is devel-
oped and all of the public infrastructure constructed has bccn accepted by the City of College
Station for maintenance;
(3) A subdivided lot, until a structure has been built on the lot and a certificate of occupancy has
been issued by the City of College Station; and
(4) The following governmental entities:
Texas A&M University
College Station Independent School D/strict
city of Bryan
RATES SET BY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(1) Basic drainage rates and charges shall be set by resolution passed by the City Council of the
City of College Station. The City Council may change, adjust and readjust the rates and
charges cstablishad herein for drainage services from time to time by resolution.
(2) All charges shall be made in accordance with the classification of properties by the following
categories:
Land Use
Residential I
Residential II & III
Commercial
Commercial service shall be calculated on the basis of building square footage. Residential I,
II and III service shall be charged on thc basis of a set fcc per lot, tract or parcel.
(3)
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SECTION $: WATER CONSERVATION
A. INTRODUCTION
In accordance with the guidelines of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), the City of
College Station, (hereafter referred to ns "the City") has prepared a water conservation and emergency
water demand management plan.
B. WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
The purpose of this water conservation plan is to reduce long term demand on the water use through
changing the way that College Station residents utilize their water resource. Its primmy goal is to
effectively reduce waste and influence conservation habits of the residents of College Station. A
reduction of the peak demand will enable the City to defer new capital expenditures for production
facilities required to contend with escalating daily demand peaks.
The initial goal will be to reduce the avenge water use by five percent (S%), or to achieve an avenge
water usage of less than 141 gallons per day per capita (gpdc). Also, the City hopes to reduce the
peak demand by ten percent 00%). These goals will be reached within a five (5) year period from
the date of the plan's enactment. Evaluation of the plan on an nnnual basis will determine the extent,
if any, that the plan will need modification.
C. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Thc City's WaterAVastewater Utility services an area of 31 square miles and a population of
approximately 59,800 residents. The City does not serve Texas A&M University which provides
service to approximately 10,000 campus residents. This student count is deducted from the popula-
tion to determine a figure of 49,800 residents the utility serves.
The City of College Station has utilized ground water for its public water supply from its initial
development. Since 1980, College Station has developed its own water production facilities. The
City's wells are located in the Simsboro Sands of the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer complex.
The average gallon usage per capita for College Station for 1993, 1994, and 1995 was 151, 146, and
147 gallons per day per capita (gpdc) respectively and the average daily demand was 7.14 MGD, 6.9
MGD, and 7.3 MGD respectively. The three year daily avenge demand, ending in 1995, was 7.1
MGD. The peak demand can exceed two times the avenge daily demand, usually occurring during
summer months of low annual rainfall years.
Currently the City's highest peak day on record was 14.88 MGD on July 30, 1994. During high
demand periods when large volumes of water are being pumped from the aquifer, the production
capacity of the wells are reduced due to lower water levels of the aquifer.
Texas A&IVl University has an agreement with College Station to purchase, or sell, potable water
through two metered lines. It is possible to purchase, or sell, up to one million gallons per day from
the University, but these connections are only used during times of high demand or in emergency
situations.
Wellborn Water Supply has contracted with the City to purchase water, up to 1.0 MGD, through llu'ee
metered lines.
A regional study of water resources in the Brazos County area, completed in 1989, concluded that a
sufficient supply of water, for all entities drawing from the aquifer, will be obtainable through the
year 2020 and beyond. Even though the conclusions of this study forecast no shortages in the near
future, the City staff believes that it is in the City's best interest to implement a conservation plan to
protect the City's long-term water supply.
D. PUBLIC EDUCATION
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The City will promote water conservation issues by informing the public in a variety of ways
including:
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(a) new customers will receive conservation information;
information will be available upon request;.
community educational program/school demonstrations
and presentations;
(d) mall and shopping center information booths;
(e) film and lectures presentations available for civic poups;
(0 exhibits at fairs held throughout the year; and
(g) articles will be regularly published in the local newspaper.
(2)
The City also proclaims a week as National Drinking Water Week where residents have
access to information and demonstrations relating to water conservation and environmental
issues that affect water supply through advertising and an informational fair.
PLUMBING CODES
The City has ~lopted the 1994 Southern Standard Plumbing Code which requires the use of water
saving fixtures to be installed in new construction and in the replacement of plumbing in existing
structures. The code shall meet or be modified to meet the Texas Water Development Board stan-
dards.
RETROFIT PROGRAMS
The City shall educate the residents, plumbers, and contractors on the benefits of retrofitting existing
facilities with water saving devices. This program will be encompassed in the educational and infor-
mational programs utilized by the City. The City will contact all plumbing companies and hardware
stores in the College Station area to encourage them to stock water conserving fixtures and retrofit
All production wells, pumping stations, intereonnections, irrigation, swimming pools, parks, and
municipal structures operated by the City of College Station are now being metered. All service
connections in the City are metered.
The City will continue to provide a water meter preventive maintenance program, wherein regular
scheduled testing, repairs, and replacement are performed in accordance with AWWA standards. The
City has committed to and successfully been able to maintain a water delivery rate of equal to or
greater than ninety percent (90%) of production.
WATER CONSERVING LANDSCAPE
The City of College Station will provide information, through the public education program, to
homeowners, business owners, landscape architects, and irrigation contractors about the methods and
benefits of water conserving landscaping practices and devices. The following methods will be
encouraged:
(1)
The use of low water consuming plants and grasses for landscaping new homes and
commercial areas.
(2)
(3)
The use of drip irrigation systems when possible or other water conserving irrigation systems
that utilize efficient sprinklers and considerations given to prevailing winds.
The use of ornamental fountains that recycle water and use a minimum amount of water.
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Businesses and nurseries to offer for sale low water consunfing plains and grasses along with
efficient irrigation systems and to promote their use through demonstrations and advertise-
ments.
RATE STRUCTURES OF WATER AND WASTEWATER
The City's water and wnstewater rate structure is based on the "cost of services" the utility provides.
A rate structure with fees based on meter size and a uniform water usage rate is utilized to provide an
equitable allocation of cost for the customer base.
LEAK DETECTION AND WATER AUDITS
The City of College Station has aggressively pursued a leak detection and repair program and has in
inventory all necessary repair materials needed to ensure prompt repairs of all leaks detected or
reported. A monthly water loss report that compares metered production and metered consumption,
ns well ns accountable water losses, provides an effective tracking system of water loss. The City also
has an annual distribution rehabilitation program which replaces older high loss sections of the
distribution system.
RECYCLING AND REUSE
The City has studied the possibility of using its wastewater effluent for irrigation and industrial uses,
but has determined that at this time it is not economically feasible. The City will continue to study
alternative uses for its wastewater emuent.
IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT
(1)
The resolution adopting thc Water Conservation Plan shall authorize the City to implement,
enforce, and administer thc program.
(2)
Thc plan will he enforced through adoption of the Water Conservation Plan by the City
Council of the City of College Station and in the following manner:
(a) Service taps will not he provided to customers not meeting the plan requirements.
Customers that do not pay their water bills will have service disconnected.
(c)
Building Inspections Division will not certify new construction which fails to meet
plan requirements.
CONTRACTS WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDMSIONS
The City will, ns part of contract for sale of water to any other entity re-selling water, require that
entity to adopt applicable provisions of the City's water conservation and dmnght contingency plan or
have a plan in effect previously adopted by the TWDB. These provisions will he through contractual
agreement prior to the sale of an)' water to die water re-seller.
(1)
In addition to the above outlined responsibilities, the City will submit an annual report to the
Texas Water Development Board on the Water Conservation Plan. The report will include
the following:
(a) Public information which has been issued.
(b) Public response to plan.
(d)
Effectiveness of Water Conservation plan in replacing water consumption.
Implementation progress and status of plan.
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The annual report will be submitted by the City to the Texas Water Development
Board on or before sixty days niter the nnniversaty date of the loan closing each
year.
SEC'rlON 9:
EMERGENCY WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN
A. INTRODUCTION
This plan will provide the necessmy indicators and control measures to temporarily abate water
demand in emergency situations. These provisions are designed to be in place only as long as an
emergency situation exists. To be effective, the plan must have the following elements:
(1) Trigger conditions that will signal the existence of an emergency situation;
(2) Emergency control measures;
(3) Methods to relay information and notify the public;
(4) Enforcement procedures;
(5) Method of implementation of plan; and
(6) Procedure for termination notification.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Currently the City has a production capacity of 14.688 MGD from its four supply wells. The City
also utilizes three intercormections with other water sources. Texas A&.M is interconnected at two
locations and can provide approximately 1.0 MGD to College Station's distribution system.
The City of Bryan is interconnected at one location and is able to provide approximately 1.5 MGD to
College Station's distribution system. The City is able to utilize these connections in emergency situa-
tions provided they are available and not also in an emergency situation.
The nverage daily denmnd for 1993, 1994, nnd 1995 was 7.14 MGD, 6.9 MGD, and 7.3 MGD respec-
tively. The average daily production capacity was 2.05, 2.12, and 2.01 times of the nverage daily
demand in 1993, 1994, and 1995 respectively. The highest peak demand recorded was on July 30,
1994, at 14.88 MGD, which was 1.3 percent greater than well production capacily.
The combinations of the 14.688 MGD production capacity, 13 MG of storage capacity, and the 3
MGD interconnection capacity provide adequate supply for short term peak demand, but under
extended periods of high demand, production from the aquifer diminishes due to lower water levels
and reduced transmissivity.
The aquifer source for the production wells, the Simsboro Sands aquifer, is projected to have adequate
production capacities thi'ough the year 2020. The City is continuing to investigate alternate water
sources in case of a premature reduction in aquifer production.
TRIGGER CONDITIONS
Daily water demand will be monitored for impending emergency conditions by the City's staff.
Trigger conditions will be based on an emergency situation caused by a natural disaster, equipment or
system failure, or high daily average water demand.
(1) Mild Conditions
(a)
(b)
Water demand reaches ninety percent (90%) of firm production capacity; or
A disruption due to equipment or distribution system failure that would limit the
capacity of the water system below eighty-five percent (85%) of capacity.
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(2) Moderate Conditions
(a) Water demand exceeds ninety-five percent (95%) of the firm production capacity; or
Co) A disruption due to equipment or distribution system failure that would limit the
capacity of the water system below seventy five percent (75%) of capacity.
(3) Severe Conditions
(a) Water demand reaches one hundred percent (100%) of firm production capacity; or
Co) A disruption due to equipment or distribution system failure that would limit the
capacity of the water system below seventy percent (70%) of capacity.
(4) Critical Conditions
In the event of an extended period of the severe condition or any natural catastrophic sitna-
tions that interrupt or have the potential to interrupt the City's potable water supply, the City
is authorized to take all reasonable measures nece_,ssary to provide for the public's safety.
EMERGENCY/DROUGHT CONTINGENCY MEASURES
The following measures wiU be instated by the City when trigger conditions are reached:
(1) Mild Conditions
(a) The public shall be informed, by local news media, that a trigger condition has been
reached and they should look for ways to voluntarily reduce water demand. The
specific recommendations shall be provided by the City.
Co) There shall be reduced watering of public parks, public facilities and esplanades to
minimum levels to avoid loss of vegetation.
(c) Publish a voluntary lawn watering schedule through local media.
(d) Request voluntary water reductions of major commercial water users.
Moderate Conditions
(a) Notify customers that all preceding measures that are in place due to mild trigger
conditions will be continued.
Co) Mandatory lawn watering schedule will be instated as follows:
(i) Customers with even numbered street addresses will be allowed to water
on even number days of the month.
(ii) Customers with odd numbered street addresses will be allowed to water on
odd number days of the month.
(iii) Watering shall only occur between 6-10 AM and 8-10 PM
(c) Water for public use shall be limited to essential practices to protect the health or
safety of the community. Non-essential uses shall be prohibited, (i.e. filling of
pools, hydrant flushing, street washing, or recreational grounds watering.)
Severe Conditions
(a) Notify customers that all preceding measures that are in place due to moderate
trigger conditions will be continued.
(2)
(3)
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Prohibit the use of water for spedfic outdoor activities such ns watering of yards or
car washing. The City shall have the authori.*tion to grant variations for specific
businesses, such as nurseries, for limited outdoor watering. Fire protection, sewer
maintenance, or other related outdoor uses that provide health and safety measures
shall not be restricted.
(c)
(d)
Set limits on water consumption for both conm~erciul and residential customers.
Establish monets~ fines for noncomplinnce of water consumption limits or viola-
tion of the drought contingency plan.
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
The severity of the trigger conditions shall dictate the procedures for informing the public as follows:
(1)
Mild Conditions
(a) The publication of an article in the local newspaper informing the public that .a
trigger condition has been reached and that there is a need to conserve water. A
statement shall be issued announcing the possibility of further measures if neces-
sary.
(b) An article or notice, including control measures, published in the City's monthly
newsletter or utility bill.
(2) Moderate Conditions
Public notices of moderate control measures will be published through local news
media, including enforcement measures/md penalties.
Distribution of mandatory watering schedules, including a description of enforce-
ment measures and penalties
(c) Public notification of the situation published through local news media daily.
(3) Severe Conditions
Daily advisors to the public published through local news media of the severe situa-
tion and of severe control measures and penalties.
Public announcements on local television and radio stations advising of the severe
situation and of severe control measures and penalties.
INITIATION PROCEDURES
Monitoring of the water demand, as well as the utility system condition, will be performed by the
City. As trigger conditions are exceeded, the City Manager or his designee will notify the Mayor,
Council members, and the Police Department of the situation. The City Manager will then initiate
the Emergency Water Demand Management Plan.
TERMINATION NOTIFICATION
Upon the elimination of the emergency situation or when water usage levels fall below the trigger
condition levels for at least five (5) days (or less in instances where repairs have been completed or
significant rainfall has occurred), the public shall be notified of the downgrading or termination of
the prescribed measures.
An article published in the local newspaper will be utilized for the notification of the revised status of
the prescribed measures.
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IMPLEMENTATION
The Emergency Water Demaad Management Plan shall be implemented through its adoption by way
of ordinance by the College Station City Council.
ANNUAL EVALUATION AND REVISIONS OF TRIGGER CONDITIONS
The Uigger conditions shall be evalna~ed at least once a year for overall effectiveness and revisions
due to upgrades perfonned on the utility system. Modifications to the plan will be adopied as ~hey are
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