Section II: Utilities
Water Service Fees.
Water Rates for Single-Family Facilities Within the Corporate Limits. All single-unit facility customers for water measured through meters and nonmetered residential rates for domestic and irrigation usage shall be charged by the Town of Parachute Water Enterprise Fund at the following rates, which shall be billed monthly:
Domestic Water Usage | Residential | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
First 3,000 Gallons (Minimum) |
$39.00 |
$49.00 |
3,001 – 6,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$2.97 |
$2.97 |
6,001 – 9,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$3.79 |
$3.79 |
9,001 – 12,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$4.60 |
$4.60 |
Above 12,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$5.41 |
$5.41 |
Irrigation Water Usage | ||
Flat Monthly Rate (12 Months) |
$15.00 |
$42.00 |
Glen Meadows |
$17.50 |
$- |
Any needed determination as to what constitutes a single-unit facility shall be within the sole discretion of the Town Manager.
Water Rates for Facilities Outside the Corporate Limits. All customers outside the corporate limits of the Town shall be charged by the Town of Parachute Water Enterprise Fund at the following rates, which shall be billed monthly:
|
Domestic Water Usage |
Residential |
Commercial |
|---|---|---|
|
First 3,000 Gallons (Minimum) |
$49.00 |
$59.00 |
|
3,001 – 6,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$2.97 |
$2.97 |
|
6,001 – 9,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$3.79 |
$3.79 |
|
9,001 – 12,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$4.60 |
$4.60 |
|
Above 12,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$5.41 |
$5.41 |
Sewer Service Fees.
|
Wastewater Usage |
Residential |
Commercial |
|---|---|---|
|
First 3,000 Gallons (Minimum) |
$34.95 |
$44.95 |
|
3,001 – 6,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$2.97 |
$2.97 |
|
6,001 – 9,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$3.79 |
$3.79 |
|
9,001 – 12,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$4.60 |
$4.60 |
|
Above 12,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$5.41 |
$5.41 |
Any needed determination as to what constitutes a single-unit facility shall be within the sole discretion of the Town Manager.
Sewer Service Rates Outside the Corporate Limits. All customers outside the corporate limits of the Town shall be charged by the Town of Parachute Wastewater Enterprise Fund at the following rates, which shall be billed monthly:
|
Wastewater Usage |
Residential |
Commercial |
|---|---|---|
|
First 3,000 Gallons (Minimum) |
$44.95 |
$54.95 |
|
3,001 – 6,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$2.97 |
$2.97 |
|
6,001 – 9,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$3.79 |
$3.79 |
|
9,001 – 12,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$4.60 |
$4.60 |
|
Above 12,000 Gallons (Per 1,000 Gallons) |
$5.41 |
$5.41 |
Garbage Service Fees.
Garbage Service Fees | Residential | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
Residential 1 can |
$16.80 | |
Residential 1 can Seniors 60+ |
$15.75 | |
Extra Can Fee |
$10.00 |
Water Tap Fees.
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Inside Town Limits: The tap fee shall be based on the Development and Connection Fee Schedule of the Town where both the water tap and all points of water use are located within the incorporated limits of the Town: |
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Outside Town Limits: Should the Board of Trustees approve an application for a water tap where the tap or any point of the water use is located outside the incorporated limits of the Town of Parachute: |
See Development and Connection Fee Schedule Plus 10.0% |
Water Tap Fees are calculated using the Development and Connection Fee Schedule.
Sewer Tap Fees.
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Inside Town Limits: The tap fee shall be based on the Development and Connection Fee Schedule of the Town where both the water tap and all points of water use are located within the incorporated limits of the Town: |
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Outside Town Limits: Should the Board of Trustees approve an application for a sewer tap where the tap or any point of the sewer use is located outside the incorporated limits of the Town of Parachute: |
See Development and Connection Fee Schedule Plus 10.0% |
Sewer Tap Fees are calculated using the Development and Connection Fee Schedule.
Other.
|
New Account Transfer Fee |
$15.00 |
|
Disconnection |
$25.00 |
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Late Fee |
$15.00 |
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Reconnection Fee for Disconnected Services |
$25.00 |
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Reconnection Fee (After Hours) |
$125.00 |
|
Certified Mailing Fees |
At Cost |
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Delinquent Fee |
Accrue Interest at 1.5% per Month |
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Hydrant Use Fee |
$100.00 per Permit |
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Hydrant Use Rates |
$10.00 per 1,000 gallons |
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Owner-Initiated Disconnect/Reconnect Fee, Each Disconnect/Reconnect Fee |
$25.00 |
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Bulk Water |
$10.00 per 1,000 gallons |
(Amended Ord. 500 §1, 2004; Amended Ord. 636 §1, 2011; Amended Ord. 685 §15, 2015; Amended Ord. 695 §§2, 5, 2016; Amended Ord. 715 §2 (Exh. A), 2017; Amended Ord. 757 §2, 2019; Amended Ord. 767 §2, 2019; Amended Res. 2019-24 §6 (Exh. B), 2019; Amended Res. 2020-36 §5 (Att. B), 2020; Amended Res. 2021-26 §5 (Att. B), 2021; Amended Res. 2022-32 §5 (Att. B), 2022; Amended Res. 2023-32 §5 (Att. B), 2023)