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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
operation expenses; and
WHEREAS, the cost of materials, labor and energy have increased since the 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, pecifl
services bear the true cost of such work to avoid adverse impacts to the water rate;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE;SO ED -=
That the City council of the Town of Agawam in accordance with §175-9, 32„ 33 i076 a
the City Code of Agawam hereby approves the following fees and charges for services:
Effective September 1, 2014
A. A fee of$375.00 for a 5/8" water meter for new;accounts only;
B. A fee of$3 0.00 for a 3/4" water meter for new accounts only.
C. A fee of$425.00 for a I" water meter for new accounts only.
D. A fee of$'1,175.00 for a 1 1/2" turbo water meter for new accounts only.
E. A fee of$1,355.00 for a 2" turbo water meter for new accounts only.
F. A fee of$1,590.00 for 1 1/2" compound turbo water meter for new accounts only.
G. A fee of$1,805.00 for a 2" compound turbo water meter for new accounts only;
H. Any meter upgraded shall be charged the time and materials required at the current
rates' The DPW reserves the right to replace meters based on the current flow
demand and the meter sizing according to A W WA M22
1. Any meter or part of the meter reading system (meter, wire, touchpad, radiorcad
MU) that is allowed to be damaged shall be charged to the owner at the current time
and material rates.
Note: All meters to be sized by the DPW according, to American Water Forks
Association's M22 Manual of Water Supply practices;
J. A charge of '$125.00 for the replacement of interior valves on 3/4" or I" service
connections`.
K. A minimum charge payable at time of application of $1,485,00 for a 3/4" type K
copper water service connection.
L, A minimum charge payable at time of application of$1,695.00 for a I" type K copper
water service connection.
M. A minimum charge payable at time of application of $2,095,00 for a 1.5" copper
water connection,
N. A minimum charge payable at time of application of$2,5335.00 for a 2" copper water
connection.
0. A minimum charge at time of application of$6,035,00 for water connections larger
than 2" in diameter.
P. A minimum deposit at time of application of$840.00 for the renewal/replacement of
a 3/4" water service connection with the actual deposit based on the estimated length
at $28.00 per foot of the service line renewal. The final charge to be at the rate of
$28.00 per foot for each foot of connection replaced.
Q A minimum charge of$180.00 for the installation of a tee and valve to accommodate
an irr.igation system.
R. A charge of$330.00 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,
S. A fee of $67.50 for application review and permitting of backflow prevention
devices.
T. A fee of$40.00 for the required testing of a backflow prevention device.
DATED THIS DAY OF 2014
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL
Christopher C. Johnson, President
A jVE ;A LOFORM AND LEGALITY
-V�tnc-e-nt Gldrsc"'d, Solicitor
MAYORAL ACTION
Reccived this day of ; 14') 2014 from Council Clerk.
Signed by Council President this ) 44) day oaf JaIq .�,2014:
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me puTsuant to Article d, Section 3-6 of the Agawar ,;er,as
m , I hereby approve the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2014.
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
DISAPIPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section -6 of the Agawam Charter, as
ended,I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2014 for the fallowing on(s)w
Richard A. Cohn Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLE
Returned to Council Clerk this � � day of 2014.
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