§ 42-87. Water and sewer rates.

WATER

INSIDE CITY AND WITHIN 1 MILE:
Minimum Charge	$11.60
4,000—20,000 Gallon	3.131 per thou. gal.
Over 20,000 Gallons	2.501 per thou. gal.
OUTSIDE 1 MILE:
Minimum Charge	$13.45
4,000—20,000 Gallon	3.90 per thou. gal.
Over 20,000 Gallons	2.21 per thou. gal.

 

SEWER

Each month April through October sewer customers with water usage not requiring sewer treatment may notify the utility department of such usage. This notification will allow the customer's sewer bill for the month of said usage to be adjusted to the average winter consumption. Winter consumption will be considered the average consumption for the months of November through March.

1.

SEWER CUSTOMERS RECEIVING WATER FROM THE CITY OF OLIVE BRANCH

A. Monthly Base Rate	$18.00
Monthly Volume Rate (inside City and within 1 mile)	3.582 per thou. gal.
(outside 1 mile)	3.582 per thou. gal.
B. FoxCreek/Laurelbrook Flat Rate	$30.00

 

2.

SEWER CUSTOMERS RECEIVING WATER FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN THE CITY OF OLIVE BRANCH

Monthly Flat Rate

$36.75

 

Fixed Overhead Sewer Rate Adjustment:

The per 1,000 gallon rate set forth hereinabove contains within it an amount directly attributable to the fixed rate charged to the city by the Desoto County Regional Utility Authority (DCRUA). The rate charged by the City of Olive Branch shall be adjusted annually in an amount equal to any increase in the rate charged to the city by DCRUA. The board of aldermen does hereby delegate authority to the mayor, the director of administrative services, and the utility director to implement, on an annual basis, the fixed overhead sewer rate adjustment described herein. The intent of the board is that the sewer rate be adjusted annually, if necessary, to automatically account for any changes in the fixed rate charged to the city by DCRUA, thereby avoiding periods of shortfalls in revenue versus expenses. The board of aldermen reserves the right to review and adjust sewer rates in regard to other factors, including other elements of overhead, as necessary and appropriate to meet the needs of the citizens and to comply with State law regarding the establishment of utility rates.

(Ord. of 4-6-10, § 1(Exh. A); Ord. of 12-21-10; Ord. of 12-6-11; Ord. of 10-2-12; Ord. of 10-1-13; Ord. of 5-17-16; Ord. of 5-15-2018(1), § 1)