Town of Rockford B&O Utility Tax Ordinance No. 13-07

TOWN OF ROCKFORD
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 13-07

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ROCKFORD, SPOKANE
COUNTY, WASHINGTON IMPOSING A UTILITY TAX TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE GENERAL FUND, ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 13-05.

WHEREAS, the basic Town service levels would be greatly reduced without a new source of revenue;

WHEREAS, the Town Council finds it necessary to enhance revenues for the purpose of providing additional funds into the General Fund for increasing expenses;

WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that the public interest is best served by the implementation of a 6% utility tax on all electrical bills;

WHEREAS, the State of Washington, pursuant to RCW 35.21.870, has authorized towns to raise revenue for the privilege of conducting certain utility businesses in the Town and use said revenues to maintain the services, duties, and obligations of the Town;

WHEREAS, the Town Council will annually review the budget to determine if the additional funds generated by the utility tax are still required for the specified purpose or the need to change the rate implemented; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to repeal Ordinance No. 13-05 for the purpose of amending the effective date of the utility tax described herein

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the council of the Town of Rockford, Washington, as follows:

Section 1: Repealed. Ordinance No. 13-05 is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 2: Utility tax. The tax provided for in this Ordinance shall be known as the "utility tax" and is levied upon providers of electrical energy business within the Town effective on November 15, 2013.

Section 3: Use and Accountability of Tax Proceeds. All revenues collected under this Ordinance shall be deposited in the General Fund and as the Town Council directs, shall be used for the expenses in the General Fund and for possible inter-fund transfers to other funds that are in need of additional revenue due to expenses.

Section 4: Definitions. In construing the provisions of this ordinance, except when otherwise declared or clearly apparent from the context, the following definitions shall be applied:

A. "Business" means and includes all activities engaged in with the object of gain, benefit or advantage to the taxpayer or to another person or class, directly or indirectly.

B. "Electrical Energy Business" means the business of operating a plant or system for the generation, production, distribution or furnishing of electrical energy for hire or sale and/or for the wheeling of electricity.

C. "Gross income" means the value proceeding or accruing by reason of the transaction of the business engaged in and without deduction on account of the cost of the property sold, the cost of materials used, labor costs, interest, discount, delivery costs, taxes or any other expense whatsoever paid or accrued and without any deduction on account of losses, except as otherwise provided for in this ordinance. Gross income does not include charges which are passed on to subscribers or customers by a taxpayer pursuant to tariffs required by regulatory order to compensate for the cost to the taxpayer of the tax imposed by this ordinance.

 

D. "Person or Persons" means persons of either sex, firms, co-partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, and other associations, whether acting by themselves or through servants, agents or employees.

 

E. "Quarterly period" means a three-month period beginning the first day of the following months: January, April, July and October.

 

F. "Taxpayer" means and includes any person, firm, entity, or corporation liable for the utility tax imposed by this ordinance.

 

G. "Tax year" or "taxable year" means either the calendar year or the taxpayer's fiscal year when permission is obtained from the Town to use a fiscal year in lieu of a calendar year.

 

H. "Town" means the Town of Rockford, Washington.

 

I. "Value proceeding or accruing" means the consideration, whether money, credits, rights or other property expressed in terms of money, actually received or accrued.

 

The terms shall be applied, in each case, on a cash-receipts or accrual basis according to which method of accounting is regularly employed in keeping the books of the taxpayer.

 

Section 5: Imposed--Amount. There is levied and there shall be collected from every person, firm or corporation engaged in the business activities hereinafter set forth, for the act or privilege of engaging in such activities within the Town, a tax to be known as a "utility tax" in the amounts to be determined by the application of rates herein stated against gross income, as follows:

 

A. Upon every person, firm or corporation engaged in or carrying on an electrical energy business for sale, delivery or distribution of electricity services, a tax equal to six percent (6%) of the total gross income derived from the sales of electricity services to users within the Town's boundaries.

 

Section 6: Deductions. In computing the tax levied under this ordinance, there shall be deducted from the gross income any income derived from transactions in interstate or foreign commerce or from any business which the Town is prohibited from taxing under the Constitutions of the United States or the state of Washington.

 

A. Adjustments made to a billing or customer account in order to reverse a bill or charge that was not properly a debt of the customer.

 

B. Uncollectible debts written off the taxpayer's books during the tax year. If subsequently collected, the income shall be reported for the period in which collected.

 

Section 7: Quarterly installments--Due date. The tax imposed by this ordinance shall be due and payable in quarterly installments. Remittance shall.be made 011 or before the thirtieth (30th) day of the month next succeeding the end of the quarterly period for which the tax accrued, that is on January 30th,  April 30th, July 30th and October 30th of each year. The remittance shall be made to the Town and accompanied by a return on a form to be provided and prescribed by the Town. On the return the taxpayer shall be required to swear or affirm that the information therein given is full and true and that the taxpayer knows the same to be so.

 

Section 8: Delinquency penalty--Collection. If payment of any fee or tax due under this ordinance is not received by the Town on or before the day it becomes due, there shall be added a penalty in interest as follows:

 

A. One to forty days delinquency, ten percent (10%) of such delinquency;

 

B. Forty-one to seventy days delinquency, fifteen percent (15%) of such delinquency; and

 

C. Seventy-one or more days delinquency, twenty percent (20%) of such delinquency.

 

Any tax due under this ordinance and unpaid, and all penalties thereon, shall constitute a debt to the Town and may be collected by court proceedings, which remedy shall be in addition to all other remedies. In any such proceedings the Town shall be entitled to recover all collection costs including reasonable attorney fees.

 

Section 9: Overpayment. Any money paid to the Town through error or otherwise not in payment of the tax imposed hereby or in excess of such tax shall, upon request of the taxpayer, be credited against any tax due or to become due from such taxpayer hereunder or, upon taxpayer's ceasing to do business in the Town, be refunded to the taxpayer.

 

Section 10: Recordkeeping.--Inspection. It shall be the duty of every person, firm or corporation subject to the provisions of this ordinance to keep and preserve for a period of five (5) years such books and records as will accurately reflect the amount of gross income from which can be determined the amounts of any fee or tax for which there may be liability under the provisions of this ordinance. The term "books and records" as used in this section, includes the taxpayer's copies of federal excise tax returns, State of Washington excise tax returns and copies of excise tax audits made by the United States or the State of Washington, and furnished to such person, firm or corporation if any. The taxpayer's books and records shall be opened for examination at all reasonable times by the Town or a duly authorized representative.

 

Section 11: Administration--Rules. The Town is authorized to adopt, publish and enforce, from time to time, such rules and regulations for the proper administration of this ordinance as shall be necessary.

 

Section 12: Annexation--Copies of ordinance provided. Whenever the boundaries of the Town are extended by annexation, all persons, firms and corporations subject to this ordinance will be provided copies of the annexation ordinance by the Town within 30 days of said annexation proceeding if possible.

 

Section 13: Violation--Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation subject to this ordinance who fails or refuses to make such tax return or to pay such tax when due, or who makes any false statement or representation in or in connection with any such application for such tax return, or who otherwise violates or refuses or fails to comply with the provisions of this ordinance, or with any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

 

Section 14. Referendum Procedure. A referendum petition with respect to this ordinance may be filed with the Town Clerk within seven days of the passage of this ordinance.

 

The referendum procedures set forth in RCW 35.17.240 through 35.17.360, as hereafter amended, shall apply, with the following additions and amendments as required by RCW 35.21.706:

 

A. Within ten days of the filing of the petition, the Town Clerk will confer with the petitioner concerning the form and style of the petition, issue and identification number, and secure an accurate, concise and positive ballot title from the Town Attorney;

 

B. The petitioner shall have thirty days in which to secure the signatures of not less than 15% of the registered voters of the Town, as of the last municipal general election, upon petition forms which contain the ballot title and full text of this ordinance;

 

and

 

C. The Town Clerk shall verify the sufficiency of the signatures on the petition, and if sufficient valid signatures are properly submitted, shall certify the referendum measure to the next election ballot within the Town, or at a special election as provided pursuant to RCW 35.17.260(2).

 

Section 15: Repeal- severability. Any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason declared or held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.

 

Section 16: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of the Town and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication.

 

PASSED by the Town Council on 9/4/1/3
        Micki I. Harnois, Mayor

ATTEST:
John M. Goyke, Town Clerk/Treasurer  

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________
Town Attorney 

Rockford Town Council September 4, 2013 Meeting Minutes

Rockford Town Council

September 4, 2013

7:00 pm

NOTE TO PERSONS REVIEWING THIS DOCUMENT: THIS IS NOT A VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT. WHILE AN ATTEMPT HAS BEEN MADE TO DOCUMENT PERTINENT POINTS, THESE MINUTES CONTAIN ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSION AND VOTING.

Mayor Micki Harnois called the meeting to order after the Pledge of Allegiance was recited at 7:00 pm.  Council members present were:  Carrie Roecks, Clint Stevenson, Dave Thompson, and Travis Glidewell.  Brenda Gambrel, Deputy Clerk and John Goyke, Clerk/Treasurer/Public Works Operator were also present.

The regular Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm.

Planning and Zoning

Mayor Harnois announced that the Planning and Zoning Commission had met last Wednesday, August 28, 2013 and asked for a report regarding the meeting.

Howard Brutschy stated that the Planning and Zoning meeting minutes were unavailable at this time, but proceeded to inform the Council on the happenings of the meeting.  The Council was updated on the permitting process.

Howard Brutschy also reported on the development across from Steve Meyer regarding the interest in drilling a well by property owner Pam Keys, Planning and Zoning found nothing in the Ordinance stating that you cannot drill a well on your property.  He stated that if you are in town and have water service and want to drill a well you are welcome to do so.

Planning and Zoning also discussed the zoning for agricultural production and/or processing of marijuana.  It was affirmed by Howard Brutschy that the Washington State Liquor Control Board at this point, indicates that they will not have any of their rules out until November 4, 2013 at the earliest.  He acknowledged that a precedent may have already been set by people selling vegetables at the Farmer’s Market.

Mayor Harnois addressed the building permit submitted by Peggy Fricks regarding the installation of a fence.  Peggy Fricks stated that the new section of fence will be connecting with the existing fence that is already in place.  Carrie Roecks asked if anyone from Planning and Zoning had been up to look and the fence.  Howard Brutschy stated that he had and everything checks out.

ACTION

Clint Stevenson made a motion to accept Margaret Fricks fence permit as presented to be constructed on 411 E. Lee Street; seconded by Dave Thompson.  The motion carried.

Spokane Regional Health District:  e-cigarettes

Mayor Harnois handed out a packet from SRHD regarding information and regulations concerning e-cigarettes.  The packet contained the ordinance that Spokane County had adopted.  Mayor Harnois stated that this was the regulation prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to minors.  She also affirmed that Freeman School District has an existing policy stating that e-cigarette devices are not allowed on the school grounds along with other tobacco related items.  There will be a discussion at the next meeting regarding this issue.

LDS Community Service

Mayor Harnois reminded the Council that Latter Day Saints Church from Painted Hills will be coming down on September 14, 2013 to do a clean up around town.  They will be cleaning up before the fair, paying special attention to the detour routes, down town, the park, and the fair grounds.  They will be painting, weed eating, and anything they can to spruce up the town for fair weekend.  There are some organizations that will be present to prepare them lunch.  They will be in town from 8:00am to about 1:00pm.

Mayor’s Comments:

The Mayor thanked Vicki for manning the office last Tuesday. 

Primmer Land Contract for use by Town for the Southwest Reservoir

Carrie Roecks stated that there was a good consensus regarding the Primmer water reservoir agreement and that the changes were now in the hands of Jody Cornwall.

Jody Cornwall reported that the Primmer’s attorney has a legal obligation to send the contract to the Town’s attorney.  She stated that she would be emailed a copy of the contract and would email a copy to the Council.

 
Carrie Roecks reported that one of the requests from the Primmers’ was to add as an additional insured because it’s the Town’s property on their property.  Carrie Roecks proceeded to read aloud the notice to evidence of coverage which explained that AWC cannot add the Primmers without that holder but would be covered under the blanket policy.

Spokane County Comprehensive Plan

Mayor Harnois reported to the Council that Spokane County is currently updating a portion of their comprehensive plan to include parks and law enforcement.  They want to change the current plan which states; 1.01 officers per 1,000 of population and 3.04 jail beds per 1,000 of population to say, provide police and jail services consistent with federal regulations and to adequately serve and protect the citizens of Spokane county.  Mayor Harnois stated that Spokane County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing September 12, 2013 at 9:00 am if anyone is interested in attending.

Cougar Corridor

Mayor Harnois informed the Council that the Town will be part of the Cougar Corridor this year, promoting home games for WSU.  Pamphlets, posters, and flags will be handed out to the various businesses around town to show support.

Marijuana Law Update

Mayor Harnois updated the Council on new rules set forth by the Liquor Control Board.  They are looking at having 18 retail outlets in Spokane County that will sell marijuana.  They will continue to recognize the 1,000 foot radius from schools, parks, daycares, and community centers.  Mayor Harnois stated that the 1,000 foot radius is measured from sidewalks or roads.  Also mentioned by Mayor Harnois, was the maximum size of a building for growing being 30,000 sq. ft.  The Liquor Control Board estimates that permits will start being issued in December and stores will begin to open up in the spring.

Steve Meyer reported that Colorado voted to not make it legal for small towns to sell within their city limits.  He feels that it would be a good idea to get an ordinance in place so that the sale of marijuana could not happen within the Town’s limits.  The Mayor stated that this was one of the issues that the Planning Commission was working on, but that they had to have their regulations in order first. 

Carrie Roecks acknowledged that the business license issue needed to also be resolved so that anyone wanting to operate a business which sells marijuana would have to come before the Mayor and Council to obtain a license.

Chuck Collison asked if the Town had considered the tax generated with only 18 outlets selling in Spokane County.  He stated “I mean we’re selling pot not meth.”  Carrie Roecks agreed that it definitely would bring in lots of sales tax, but feels that the Rockford community is not ready to accept this matter.

Robert Tollefson inquired about selling hemp based products at the Exxon.

Committee Reports:

John Goyke reported that we will be forced into a new water test schedule in October.  He is not sure what the cost will be at this point.

Approval of Minutes

ACTION

Clint Stevenson made a motion to accept the August 21, 2013 regular Council minutes as presented; seconded by Carrie Roecks.  The motion carried.

The special meeting minutes from August 29, 2013 will be corrected and ready for approval at the September 18, 2013 meeting.

Approval of Claims

ACTION

Clint Stevenson made a motion to pay check #’s 12156-12181 in the amount of $11,893.05 as presented; seconded by Dave Thompson.  The motion carried.

Claims             12156-12181                           $11,893.05

Old Business

Rock Creek Dredging

Travis Glidewell stated that he had made contact with Cynthia Wall regarding the dredging of Rock Creek.  He stated that there are grants available but did not recommend seeking one this late in the year.  Carrie Roecks stated that she feels we should still clean a portion of Rock Creek this year.  The Mayor informed the Council that a Jarpa permit would be required.  John Goyke and Micki Harnois will fill out the paperwork.

Community Service Committee

Mayor Harnois reminded the Council that this was the position on the CDBG application regarding the community service vacancy.  She stated that they need someone for the second Thursday of every month from September to July at 4:00 pm. 

Town Reader Board

Dave Thompson and Ivan Willmschen are still working on the reader board.  Mayor Harnois asked if they would like some help from an Eagle Scout.  Dave Thompson stated that would be fine.

Website

Mayor Harnois affirmed that nothing has been happening with the website, but that Andrew Coumont had emailed again.  Mayor Harnois then asked what had been decided about Andrew Coumont’s contract.  Carrie Roecks replied that nothing was decided because he was supposed to meet with the Council but never showed up.  Carrie Roecks was concerned about paying the monthly fee for the lack of service being received.

Frontier Internet Proposal

Mayor Harnois addressed the new business proposal for internet service  provided by Frontier.  It was acknowledged that the first proposal was incorrect due to the amount of lines that would be in use.  The updated proposal would be for 3 business lines for $79.97 and internet $19.99 making the total per month $99.96.  This is double the original quoted proposal of $46.99 due to a mistake on the part of Frontier Communications.

ACTION

Dave Thompson made a motion to accept Frontiers proposal for $99.96 per month excluding taxes and Carrie Roecks will talk to them regarding their original proposal; seconded by Clint Stevenson.  The motion carried.

New Business

New Office and Employee Hours
Mayor Harnois announced the new office hours starting September 16, 2013 will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday open to the public from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for lunch, Tuesday and Thursday the office will be closed.  Brenda Gambrel will be here 4 days a week and Alene Felgenhauer will be here Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings to assist.

6% Avista Utility Tax

Mayor Harnois addressed ordinance 13-07 utility tax on Avista electric sales.  She informed the Council that the Town’s attorney had stated that the ordinance would need to be looked over again because it requires 60 days to pass between the enactment of a tax on utility providers and the effective date on the collection of the tax.  The updated effective date is November 15, 2013.  Clint Stevenson stated that the date on the ordinance was wrong and Avista wanted it rewritten.

Clint Stevenson wanted it on record as saying the Town should not be billed a second time by the Town’s attorney on the repeal of 13-05 and the rewriting of the new ordinance.

ACTION

Clint Stevenson made a motion to adopt ordinance 13-07 proposing a utility tax to provide revenue to the general fund and to repeal ordinance 13-05; seconded by Carrie Roecks.  The motion carried.

Ivan Willmschen asked where the interest was going from Avista.  Mayor Harnois answered that the money was not in Avista’s hands long enough to collect interest, this coming from Paul Kimmel of Avista Corp.  Carrie Roecks suggested that we keep it quarterly for now and change it at a later date.

 
Attorney Representation:  Primmer Agreement
Carrie Roecks mentioned making a decision about whether or not the Town’s attorney will continue to represent them regarding the Primmer agreement.  Mayor Harnois reminded the Council that the representing attorney was a municipal land use attorney and the goal in mind was to protect the Town.  Clint Stevenson stated that if the Council is unhappy with the new attorney’s contract that we send it back

ACTION

Clint Stevenson made a motion to discontinue the services of the Town attorney and retain the services of Darwin Grewe; seconded by Carrie Roecks.  The motion carried

Mayor Harnois reiterated that once the Council is presented with the new agreement from Darwin Grewe, that if at that time, it needs to be reviewed by the attorney again it will be sent back with any comments or concerns.

Business Licenses

Mayor Harnois affirmed that currently if anyone wants a business license the cost is $10.00.  Carrie Roecks was questioning if you could have a bigger fee to begin with and then have the $10.00 be a renewal fee.

Jody Cornwall inquired if door to door solicitors are required to get a business license and who enforces that.  Mayor Harnois stated that they can be turned into the state for operating without a business license and that all the Mayor and Council can do is make the citizens aware of that.  Chuck Collison stated that this issue pertains to the Green River Ordinance.  Mayor Harnois stated that the collection for business licenses had not been on the books as being collected since Carrie Roecks left City Hall as the Clerk, but that they had just recently found out.

Public Works

John Goyke stated that everything was fine.

Mayor Harnois gave praise to the staff for meeting the deadlines for billing, meter readings, and Council packets.

Public Comment

Jody Cornwall suggested spending the $50.00 Best Buy gift card on a microphone. 

Executive Session

Mayor Harnois announced that the meeting would adjourn to executive session at 8:44 pm.  The Council then moved into executive session to discuss employee wages, training, critical time in the budget period, the auditor’s visit, and the clerk-treasurer role.

The Council came out of executive session at 9:37 pm

The regular Council meeting the reconvened at 9:37 pm.

It was the consensus of the Council and Mayor that it would be permitted for the staff to work 5 days a week if needed especially for training.  There was also discussion regarding a wage increase to $13.00 per hour for employee Brenda Gambrel.

ACTION

Dave Thompson made a motion to approve the wage increase for employee Brenda Gambrel to $13.00 per hour; seconded by Clint Stevenson.  The motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.

__________________            ______________________
John M. Goyke                         Micki Harnois
Clerk/Treasurer                         Rockford Mayor

Town of Rockford, Washington Resolution 13-04R ~ Water, Sewer, Animals

Town of Rockford

Resolution 13- 04R

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Rockford has, by Ordinance 12-06, Ordained that all Administrative Fees be set by Council Resolution, and

Whereas, the Town desires to set forth those rates and fees authorized by Ordinance 12-04

WHEREAS, the Town Council has held Public Hearings for the Town’s water, sewer, and lagoon rates,

WHEREAS, to help pay the Town’s increasing operating costs of its infrastructure, the Council has the authority to increase the lagoon, sewer and water rates up to 3% per year,

WHEREAS, updating of the fee schedule is necessary when there are changes made,

 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Rockford the following amended fees shall be effective August 7th, 2013.

 Animals

            License fee
                 Spayed/neutered             10.00
                 Non spayed/neutered     15.00

 No license on dog

                 1^st offense                         20.00
                 Subsequent offense in 12 month, each   40.00
             No Kennel license                25.00
            Failure to renew license after 90 days          30.00
            Failure to confine biting animal
                 1^st offense                                                   175.00
                 Each subsequent offense                        300.00
           Refusal or failure to produce rabid animal 500.00
         Dog running at large
                1^st offense                                                      25.00
                2^nd offense                                                     75.00
                Each subsequent offense                          200.00

 Failure to control dog by leash or device                25.00

 Keeping vicious animal

             1^st offe                                                            100.00

             Each subsequent offense                            250.00

          Dogs barking

                     1^st offense                                                20.00

                     2^nd offense                                             100.00
                     Each subsequent offense                     200.00

          Impound fee

                     1^st offense                                                20.00

                     2^nd offense                                               40.00
                     Each subsequent time                           75.00
         Boarding fee per day                                         20.00

      Guard dog in violation of conditions

                1^st offense                                                     50.00
                Each subsequent offense                         250.00

    Failure to control female dog in heat                   

                1^st offense                                                     75.00
                Each subsequent offense                          100.00

   Obstructing Animal Control or police officer
   Enforcing code                                                        250.00
Annual registration fee for dangerous dog          200.00
Failure to pay annual dangerous dog Registration fee                                                                               400.00

Business Licenses
Door to Door Selling                                                  10.00

Other Fees and Charges
Public Document copies – b/w  per page                0.50
Public Document copies – color per page               1.00

Planning and Zoning

      Building permits                                                   70.00
     Fence permit                                                          10.00
    Survey Variance                                                      50.00
    Other variances                                                      50.00
     CUP                                                                          50.00
    Sub division per acre                                           200.00

Sewer/Lagoon Rates
     Residential                                                             28.84
     Commercial                                                            31.93
     Trailer Park                                                              31.93
     Non Profit 1                                                             26.52
     Non Profit 2                                                             31.41     
     Sewer Connection fee                                      5,100.00
     Lagoon fee                                                                 6.18

Utility bills

     Late                                                                            20.00

Water Rates
Residential
    Basic/meter rate                                                      22.66
    Per Single Residential Unit
          Rate per   1000 gallons used                              1.50
Commercial
     Basic/meter rate                                                      22.66
          Rate per 1000 gallons used                                2.50
  Mix Use              
         Commercial Rate                                                 22.66
             Rate per 1000 gallons used                             2.50
         Designated Trailer Park
             Basic/meter rate fee per meter                   22.66
                   Rate per 1000 gallons used                       2.50

Unreadable/Denied Access to meter                   150.00
Non submitted water meter reading                   150.00

Fees

Connection Fee                                                       1,500.00
 Water Fund Reserve fee                                              3.09
Late Fees
   Per billing cycle                                                          20.00
Unauthorized Water Turn On                                  200.00
Meter placement                                                        350.00
   Excluded to new service 
   Meter removed for reasons
  Other than Town approved maintenance
Non- payment fees 
  Turn off                                                                         25.00
  Turn on                                                                         25.00
NSF
 Cash/money order                                                     40.00
For one year after date of check

Seasonal/Maintenance 
   Turn on/off per occurrence                                     10.00
     Pack/Unpack meters                                              25.00

   Owner furnishing water to other residents      200.00

   Unauthorized usage of fire hydrants               5,000.00
   Outside sales                                               
       Per thousand gallons                                               4.50
This Resolution amends Resolution 11-3R, 12-4R, 12-11R and 13-01R.
PASSED by the Town Council of the Town of Rockford this 07^th day of August, 2013.
                                                                     ________________________________
Micki Harnois, Mayor

Attest:_____________________

John M. Goyke, Clerk/Treasurer