Murphy Municipal Court
 

 

Section 1 - Water Service Fees

Section 9.100

a. New residential and commercial customer deposit  $  60.00
b. New renter customer deposit  $  100.00
c. Builder's new construction deposit*  $  100.00
d. Monthly base Fee +

Volumetric rate (per 1,000 gallons) with two customer classes

Customer Class

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Indoor

$2.25

$2.55

$2.60

$2.60

$3.00

Sprinkler/Irrigation

$3.05

$3.50

$3.50

$3.50

$4.05
      i. ¾ inch meter  $  8.50
      ii. 1 inch meter  $  21.25
      iii. 1 ½ inch meter  $  42.50
      iv. 2 inch meter  $  68.00
      v. 3 inch meter  $  136.00
      vi. Larger meters will be charged $8.50 times the living unit equivalent according to the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update.
e. $10.00 for a meter re-read when there is no problem found
f. A leak credit will be applied after a customer presents proof of repair of leak. An average charge will be applied based on water usage two months prior to the month of leak and one month after the leak. This average will apply to water usage only and leak credit shall be applied only once a year as appropriate.
g. 10% penalty will be applied to the account balance if payment in full is not received within 20 days from the billing date.
h. $30.00 service fee will be applied to the account balance if payment in full is not received within 30 days from the billing date. All disconnections will take place on the following Tuesday.
i. Disconnects and fees will be waived in the month of December.
j. $50.00 service fee will be applied during after hours, weekend and holidays with documentation that the bill has been paid at the City of Murphy online website or placed in after hours drop box (if payment is not in night box prior to next business day there will be assessed an additional $30.00 service fee for another disconnection.
k. At the discretion of the Billing Manager, a one time courtesy adjustment of late penalty or $30.00 service fee can be waived if account is in good standing for a period of 12 months straight.
l. At the discretion of the Billing Manager, adjustment of late penalty and service fee can be waived for uncontrollable circumstances with proper documentation from the resident. Examples include: hospitalization, illness, family death; and/or other qualifying events.
m. If any due date falls on a weekend or holiday, payments will actually be due on the next business day.
*Note: Builders will be charged same rates for Water and Sewer service as Residential Customers. No garbage service or garbage fee will be billed to builders.

Section 2 - Wastewater Collection Rates

a. Minimum bill- for use in conjunction with volumetric rates:

Customer Class

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Commercial

$30.00

$30.00

$30.00

$30.00

$30.00

City

0

0

0

$10.00

$10.00

HOA

$10.00

$10.00

$10.00

$10.00

$10.00

Residential

$10.00

$10.00

$10.00

$10.00

$10.00

Church

$10.00

$10.00

$10.00

$10.00

$10.00
b. Volumetric rate (per 1,000 gallons) with five customer classes as follows:

Customer Class

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Commercial

$2.00

$2.00

$2.30

$2.30

$2.30

City

0

0

0

$2.55

$2.55

HOA

$2.00

$2.00

$2.40

$2.40

$2.40

Residential

$1.20

$1.20

$1.60

$1.60

$1.60

Church

$1.30

$1.30

$1.65

$1.70

$1.70
c. Volumetric rate (per 1,000 gallons) based on 3-month (November, January and February) winter average of water usage for Residential only.
d. Murphy will begin to use a winter averaging for the purpose of calculating sewer charges on your utility bill.  The new sewer charges will be based on the water consumption average for three months (November, January and February).  Average consumption is applied against current sewer rates and becomes your constant sewer charge for 12 months beginning April 1, 2009.
e. New customers to the system will be charged the City-wide residential average usage of 9,400 gallons until their own independent winter average has been established.

*Note:  No garbage service or garbage fee will be billed to builders.

Section 3 - Water Meter Fees

 
a. ¾ inch (Residential Standard):  $  330.00
b. 1 inch:  $  420.00
c. 1½ inch:  $  950.00
d. 2 inch Turbine:  $  1,125.00
e. 2 inch Compound:  $  1,615.00
f. A price quote will be given by the Public Works Department for meters over 2 inches.

Section 4 - Sewer Connection Fees

 
a. 4 inch tie-in:  $  150.00
b. 6 inch tie-in:  $  300.00
c. 8 inch tie-in:  $  500.00

Section 5 - Sewer & Water Taps

 
      100% of Cost for Installation + Sewer Connection Fee + Meter Fee

Section 6 - Hydrant Meter Rental

 
a. Deposit $1500.00, refundable upon return of meter in working condition
b. Water Fee - $100.00 + $3.00 per 1000 gallons used
c. Water readings will be given to the City Utility Billing Department on a weekly basis or a $500 penalty may result.