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RESOLUTION TR-2009-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING WATER CONNECTION AND SERVICE
CHARGES FIXED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the City Ordinances require that income fTom water be used to defray all
operating expenses; and
WHEREAS, the costs of materials, labor and energy have increased since Water Division
charges were last adjusted; and
WHEREAS, the Code of the City of Agawam provides that the schedules of charges and
fees shall be determined by the Department of Public Works with the approval of the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, it is important that those requiring new connections repairs or special
services bear the true cost of such work to avoid adverse impacts to the water rate;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the City Council of the Town of Agawam in accordance with §175-9, 32, 33 & 76 of
the City Code�of Agawam hereby approves the following fees and charges for services:
Effective July 1, 2009
A. A fee of$320.00 for a 5/8" water meter for new accounts only.
B A fee of$350.00 for a 3/4" water meter for new accounts only.
C A fee of$395.00 for a I" water meter for new accounts only.
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D A fee of$7 10.00 for a 1 1/2" water meter for new accounts only. >
E A fee of$890.00 for a 2" water meter for new accounts only. a-
F A charge of$75.00 for the replacement of interior valves on 3/4" service 'g?
connections.
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G. A minimum charge payable at time of application of$1,315.00 for a 3/4" tyR K
copper water service connection.
H. A minimum charge payable at time of application of$1,3 85.00 for a V type K
copper water service connection.
1. A minimum charge payable at time of application of$1,620,00 for a 1.5" copper
water connection.
J. A minimum charge payable at time of application of$1,890.00 for a 2" copper
water connection.
K. A minimum charge at time of application of$5,270.00 for water connections
larger than 2" in diameter.
L. A deposit at time of application of$720.00 for the renewal/replacement of a 3/4"
water service connection with the actual charge to be at the rate of$23.90 per foot
for each foot of connection replaced.
M. A minimum charge of$107.00 for the installation of a tee and valve to
accommodate an irrigation system.
N. A charge of$300.00 each for drilling and tapping a 3/4" service connection in
ductile iron main not performed as part of the installation or renewal of a service
connection.
0. A fee of$60 for application review and pen-nitting of backflow prevention
devices.
P, A fee of$35.00 for the required testing of a backflow prevention device.
DATED THIS DAY OF 2009
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL
(�6". LetelliJ,-*resident
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Christopher J�Json, Solicitor
MAYORAL ACTION
Received this --- dayof-Naj 2009 from Town Council Clerk.
Signed by Council President this —dayof 2009.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Aga
,W Charter, as
amended, I hereby approve the passage of the above legislation on this j day of
2009.
Susan R. Dawson, Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISL
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2009 for the following.reason(s):
Susan R. Dawson, Mayor
RETU�N OF LEGISLATION TO CQLjNLCJL CLERK
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Returned to Council Clerk this C day of 2009.
To; Mayor Susan R. Dawson
From: John P. Stone, Supt. of Public Works 25
Re: Water Fees
Date: April 13, 2009
The fees charged for the numerous construction related services
provided by the Water Division of the Department of Public Works were
last adjusted in 2006 .
The economic conditions during this time, particularly the past years
have had varying influence on our costs to provide services . Labor
is up some 10%- some materials have stabilized while others have risen
dependent on the energy market . In any event in a year that we need
to address our water rate structure to bring down per capita
consumption and insure adequate income to fund this critical service
in the face of reduced sales we need to make sure that the rates need
not 'subsidize the special services the water division is asked to
provide . I
Water division income is derived not only, from the sale of water and
the account service charge, but from the installation of meters for
new accounts, the installation of new connections, and miscellaneous
charges such as irrigation tees, accident damage repair, connection
renewals and required testing of backflow prevention devices where
cross-connection contamination is possible. Our review indicates
that the following fee adjustments are warranted:
ITEM CURRENT FEE PROPOSED FEE
5/811 WATER METER $315 . 00 $320 . 00
3/411 WATER METER $340 . 00 $350 . 00
ill WATER METER $375 . 00 $395 . 00
1 1/211 WATER METER $550 . 00 $710 . 00
211 WATER METER $670 . 00 $890 .00
5/811 METER VALVE $73 . 00 $75 . 00
3/411 WATER CONNECTION $1, 150 . 00 $1, 315 . 00
MINIMUM CHARGE
Ill WATER CONNECTION MINIMUM $1, 200 . 00 $1, 385 . 00
CHARGE
1 . 51, WATER CONNECTION NOT OFFERED $1, 620 . 00
MINIMUM CHARGE
211 WATER CONNECTION MINIMUM $1, 760 . 00 $1, 890 . 00
CHARGE
OVER 21' CONNECTION $2, 400 . 00 DEPOSIT $5, 270 . 00
Minimum Charge
3/4 " WATER RENEWAL $685 deposit - $720 deposit
$22 . 85/FT $23 . 90/FT
IRRIGATION TEE $83 . 00 $107 . 00
DRILLING AND TAPPING $150 . 00 $300 . 00
BACKFLOW DEVICE REVIEW AND
PERMITTING $45 . 00 (SINCE $60 . 00
1999)
BACKFLOW DEVICE TEST $25 . 00 (SINCE $35 . 00
1 1999)
A charge above the minimum would occur when police traf f ic duty is
required for work on a major road and on the over two inch connection
when the connection requires multiple valves and/or police .
The Town Code (Section 175-9; Section 175-32 ; Section 175-33 ; &
Section 175-76) provides that the Superintendent of Public Works
establish fees and charges which must then be approved by a majority
of the Town Council . I have therefore prepared the attached
resolution for Council approval which would fulfill this
requirement .
To summarize and assist in the review of the proposed fee adjustments
we have prepared the enclosed two work sheets that show how the
charges were developed. It is the same methodology utilized in the
past, updated to current costs for labor, material and equipment .
It should be noted that these charges mainly impact new construction
and services and not existing customers . The major exception is the
valve replacement; renewal of service, although we rarely do a
renewal as all iron service lines have already been replaced; and
the State mandated testing of backflow prevention devices .
We have not prepared a comparison chart with 'other communities
because of the great diversity in methodology and level of service
each provides which makes a direct comparison impossible .
RESOLUTION TR-2009- 1
A RESOLUTION APPROVING WATER CONNECTION AND SERVICE
CHARGES FIXED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS,the City Ordinances require that income from water be used to defray all
operating expenses; and
WHEREAS, the costs of materials, labor and energy have increased since Water Division
charges were last adjusted; and
WHEREAS, the Code of the City of Agawam provides that the schedules of charges and
fees shall be determined by the Department of Public Works with the approval of the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, it is important that those requiring new connections repairs or special
services bear the true cost of such work to avoid adverse impacts to the water rate;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the City Council of the Town of Agawam in accordance with §175-9, 32, 33 & 76 of
the City Code of Agawam hereby approves the following fees and charges for services:
Effective July 1, 2009
A, A fee of$320.00 for a 5/8" water meter for new accounts only.
B A fee of$350.00 for a 3/4" water meter for new accounts only.
C A fee of$395.00 for a I" water meter for new accounts only.
D A fee of$710.00 for a 1 1/2" water meter for new accounts only.
E A fee of$890.00 for a 2" water meter for new accounts only.
F A charge of$75.00 for the replacement of interior valves on 3/4" service
connections.
G. A minimum charge payable at time of application of$1,315.00 for a 3/4" type K
copper water service connection.
H. A minimum charge payable at time of application of$1,3 85.00 for a V type K
copper water service connection.
1. A minimum charge payable at time of application of$1,620.00 for a 1.5" copper
water connection.
J. A minimum charge payable at time of application of$1,890.00 for a 2" copper
water connection.
K. A minimum charge at time of application of$5,270.00 for water connections
larger than 2" in diameter.
L. A deposit at time of application of$720.00 for the renewal/replacement of a 3/4"
water service connection with the actual charge to be at the rate of$23.90 per foot
for each foot of connection replaced.
M. A minimum charge of$107.00 for the installation of a tee and valve to
accommodate an irrigation system.
N. A charge of$300.00 each for drilling and tapping a 3/4" service connection in
ductile iron main not performed as part of the installation or renewal of a service
connection.
0. A fee of$60 for application review and permitting of backflovV prevention
devices.
P. A fee of$35.00 for the required testing of a backflow prevention device.
DATED THIS DAY OF 32009
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL
Gina M. Letellier, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Christopher Jk9so—n,So1icitor
Fiscal Year 2010
Water Meter and Services Fee Adjustment
Water Meters
518 inch 3/4 inch I inch 1.5 inch 2 inch
Materials quantity unit pdce total unit price total unit price total unit price total unit price total
meter 1 $ 234.65 $ 23445 $ 265,47 $ 265,47 $ 302,66 $ 302,66 $ 578.36 $ 578.36 $ 743.44 $ 743.44
meter connectors(set) 1 $ 15.22 S 15.22 $ 16.00 $ 16.00 $ 22,70 $ 22.70 $ 61.85 $ 61.85 $ 77.64 $ 77.64
wire(feet) 30 $ 0.12 $ 3,60 $ 0.12 $ 3.60 $ 0,12 $ 3.60 $ 0.12 $ 3.60 $ 0.12 $ 3.60
$ 253,47 $ 285.07 $ 328.96 $ 643.81 $ 824.68
Labor hours rate(incl O.H.) Total total total total tota I
Maint.Craftsman 1 $28.13 $ 28-13 $ 28.13 $ 28-13 $ 28.13 $ 28.13
Maint.Man 1 $24.98 $ 24�98 $ 24,98 $ 24.98 $ 24.98 $ 24.98
$ 53.12 $ 53.12 $ 53.12 $ 53.12 $ 53-12
Equipment hours unit price tota I
meter truck 1 $ 14.00 $ 14.00 $ 14.00 $ 14.00 $ 14.00 $ 14,CO
Total Cost $ 320.59 $ 352.19 $ 396.08 $ 710.93 $ 891.8D
SAY $ 320-00 $ 350.00 $ 395.00 $ 710.00 $ 890.01)
Valve Replacement
Materials quantity unit price total Backflow devices
5/8"ball Valve 1 $ 8.08 $ 8.08 Service 1999 Price CP1 1999 CPI 2009 2009 Price
$ 8.08 Application review and permitting $ 45.00 171 230 $ 60,53
Labor hours rate(ind O.H.) Total say$60.00
Maint.Craftsman 1 $28.13 $ 28-13 Required device tests $25.00 171 230 $ 33.63
Maint.Man 1 $24.98 S 24.98 say$35.00
$ 53.12
Equipment Hours unit price Total
meter truck 1 S 14.00 $ 14.00
$ 14.00
Total Cost $ 75.20 Say$75.00
Irrigation Tee and Valve
Materials quantity unit erice total
314"tee 1 $ 7.50 $ 7.50
3/4x4'nipple 1 11.85 $ 11.85
3/4'elbow 1 5.50 $ 5.50
3/4x3"nipple 1 10.20 $ 10.20
3/4'close nipple 1 $ 5.39 $ 5�39
3/4"coupling 1 $ 4.45 $ 4,45
3/4'ball valve 1 $ 8.08 $ 8.08
$ 52.97
Labor hours rate(incl O.H,) Total
Maint,Craftsman 1 $2813 $ 28.13
Maint,Man 1 $24.98 $ 24.98
$ 53.12
Total Cost $ 106.09 Say$107.00
Fiscal year 2010
Water Connection Fee Adjustments
Water Connections 314 Inch 314 Inch 1 inch I Inch 1.5 1.5 2 inch 2 inch OVER 2"
Materials quantity unit cost Total unit cost Total unit cost Total unit cost Total Materials quantily unit cost Tota I
copper tubing 25 $3.37 $84.25 $4,40 $110.00 $7,34 $183.50 $11.82 $295.50 8"pipe 30 $ 20.30 $ 609.00
corporation 1 S42.79 $42.79 $56.28 $56.28 $115,31 $115,31 $192.66 $192.66 tapping sleeve 1 $ 855.00 $ 855.00
curb stop 1 $58,58 $58.58 SM.07 $88.07 $192,66 $192.66 $270.87 $270.87 valve 1 $1.184.00 $ 1.1114.00
curb box 1 $28.66 $28.66 $28,66 $28.66 $28,66 $28.66 $28.66 $28.66 Megalugs 1 $ 57.16 $ 57.16
service saddle 0 $0.00 $0-DO $0.00 S0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SO.00 $0.00 gate box 1 S 143.00 $ 143,00
boot 0 $0.00 SO.00 $19.45 $0.00 $19.45 $0.00 19.45 $0.00
Total Material $214.28 $283.01 $520.13 $787.69 $ 2.w,16
Labor Hours Rate(incl.01-1) Total Total Total Total Hours
foreman 3 $35.45 $106.35 $106,3$ $106.35 $106.35 7 $248.16
WF/Malint.Craftsmar 3 $29.79 $89.38 $89.38 $89.38 $89,38 7 $208.56
Equip.Oper-fMaint a 3 $28.13 $84.40 $84.40 $84.40 $84,40 2 men 14 $393.88
Truck Driver 3 $26.51 $79.53 $7953 $79.53 $79,53 7 $185.58
MalnL Man 3 $24.98 $74.95 $74.95 $74.95 $74.95 7 S 174.88
$434.62 S4,34.62 $434.62 $434.62 $1,211,06
Equipment Hours Rate Total Total Total Total Hours Total
-5ackhoei'loader 3 $48.00 $144.W $144.00 $144,00 $144.00 7 $33f 00
Utility truck 3 $36.00 $108.00 $108.00 $108.00 $108.00 7 $252�00
Dump Truck 3 $12-00 $36.00 SM.130 $36M $36.00 7 $84,00
$288.00 $288.00 $288,00 $288.00 $672,00
Trench Re2air Sq.Yds. Rate Total Total Total Total Sq.Yds. Total
Gravel&BO.Conc.in 7 $54.00 $378,00 $378.00 $378.00 $378.00 10 $540.00
Total Cost $1,314.90 $1,383.63 $1,620.75 $1,888.31 $5,271.22
Say $1,315.00 $1,385.00 $1,620.00 $1,890.00 $5,270.00
Water Renewal'3/4"
Materials quantity unit cost Total
copper tubing 60 $3.31 $20F2-0-
Ball Volvo I S8.08 $8.08
curb stop 1 $58,58 $58.58
curb box 1 $28,68 $28.66
loam(ton) 3.5 $13,00 $45.50
$343.02
Labor Hours Rate(incl.01-1) Total
foreman 4 $35,47 $141.88
Maint.Craftsman 4 $29.52 $118.08
Equip.Oper. 4 $28.80 $11520
Truck Driver 4 $2B.04 $112.16
Laborer 4 $23.62 $94.48
$581.80
Equipment Hours Rate Total
Backhoelloader 4 M.130 $192.66-
ublity truck 4 $36.130 $144.00
Dump Truck 4 $12.130 $48.00
$384.01)
Trench Repair Sq.Yds, Rate Total
Zravel&Bit Conc;in 2.3 $54.130 $124-25-
Total Cost $1,433.02 Say S 1,435.00 Say $ 1,435.00 Deposit 5 717.60
Cost per it $23.88 Say 60 Say $23.92 per foot