Chapter-92 – Water Rates

CITY OF TIFFIN ORDINANCE NO. 2025-520 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, SECTION 92.02 OF CHAPTER 92, RATES FOR SERVICE BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa: Section I. Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Section 92.02 of Chapter 92 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to change the rate structure of water charges – Rates for Service. Section II. Amendment. Section 92.02 of Chapter 92 is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 92 WATER RATES 92.02 RATES FOR SERVICE. Water service shall be furnished at the following rates: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 384.84) 1. Monthly Rates Within the City Limits – Effective July 1, 2025 a. Base Rate - $7.00 $15.00 per month b. Flow Rate - $5.50 – $5.75 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.0055 $0.00575 per gallon 2. Monthly Rates Within the City Limits – Effective July 1, 2026 a. Base Rate - $15.00 per month b. Flow Rate - $7.85 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.00785 per gallon 3. Monthly Rates Within the City Limits – Effective July 1, 2027 a. Base Rate - $15.00 per month b. Flow Rate - $10.15 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.01015 per gallon Section III. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section IV. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section V. When Effective. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and posting as provided by law.