Number
160896
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution establishing the 2017 Local Sewerage Charge.
Analysis
In accordance with s. 309-54 of the Code of Ordinances, this resolution establishes the 2017 Local Sewerage Charge at $1.42 per cubic feet of discharged water.
Body
Whereas, Section 309-54 of the Code of Ordinances authorizes the imposition of a Local Sewerage Charge on each user who discharges waste water into the City sewerage system, pursuant to the authority granted to the City by s. 66.0821, Wis. Stats., and s. 12-27 of the City Charter; and
Whereas, Section 309-54 of the Code requires the Common Council to adopt, on an annual basis, a resolution establishing the Local Sewerage Charge; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the 2017 Local Sewerage Charge is established, in accordance with s. 309-54 of the Code, at $1.42 per 100 cubic feet of discharged water; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Local Sewerage Charge shall be based on:
1. For non-certified, non-residential users: water consumption.
2. For certified non-residential users: adjusted water consumption, as identified through the certification process of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, with respect to consumption of sewerage charges under s. 200.59, Wis. Stats.
3. For residential users: quarterly water consumption.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That this charge shall be assessed to property owners using the most current water consumption data available; and, be it
Further Resolved, That this ordinance takes effect January 1, 2017.
Requestor
DOA-Budget and Management Division
Drafter
Eric Pearson