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Local Law Filing – Local Law No. 6 of 2023

Local Law Filing – Local Law No. 6 of 2023

TOWN OF WARWICK
ADOPTED LOCAL LAW #6 of 2023
AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK

A Local Law amending Chapter 157 of the Code of the Town of Warwick in relation to making all commercial rates consistent across districts, as more fully set forth below:

Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Warwick, Orange County, New York, as follows:

Section 1 -TOWN CODE AMENDED:

Article IX. Hillside Water District
[Amended 11-13-1986]

§ 157-20. Rates and charges.
A.
Each residence property shall be furnished with water at a minimum charge of $250 per quarter or any part thereof. In addition, a capital charge of $95 per quarter will apply to each residence property.

B.
Each commercial or multiple-residence property shall be furnished with water at a minimum charge to the owner of $500 per quarter or any part thereof for each commercial or residence facility, and the property owner shall furnish valid proof of the number of commercial and/or residence facilities being supplied with water.

C.
Said minimum charge will cover a water consumption of 10,000 gallons per quarter. Above this amount the following rate schedule shall be in effect:

(1)
Over 10,000 and less than 30,000 gallons: $5 per 1,000 gallons.

(2)
Over 30,000 gallons: $6 per 1,000 gallons.

D.
The minimum rate for all users shall be $250 per quarter.

E.
Rates shall be due and payable within 30 days from time of billing in each quarter.

F.
Meters, once installed, shall be read quarterly.

G.
Unpaid water charges in arrears for 30 days shall be subject to a penalty of 10% of the amount due for 30 days or portion thereof of delinquency. When any bill is in default at year-end closings, such bill shall be presented to the County of Orange for payment, and said bill will then become part of the county tax lien on said property.

H.
The following charges for services by the District are hereby established:

(1)
For making a three-fourths-inch tap on the main connecting service pipe and installing curb valve and box: $1,000.

(2)
There shall be an additional fee of $35 per linear foot for any drilling or trenching in a state highway as measured from the inside edge of the access trench on the side of the highway where the main is located to the inside edge of the corresponding trench on the opposite side of the highway. Such drilling in a state highway is subject to the approval of the New York State Department of Transportation as may be required by applicable statutes and regulations.

(3)
The regular tap-in charge shall include 12 feet of drilling or trenching for three-fourths-inch pipe in service line. Where in excess of 12 feet of three-fourths-inch pipe in service line is required to reach the applicant’s property line, an additional fee of $30 per linear foot will be charged. Payment of all fees for drilling, trenching or tapping shall be made in advance to the Town Board.

(4)
Service taps in excess of three-fourths inch shall be installed only upon consent of the Town Board and at such price as shall be agreed upon.

(5)
For turning on water and/or installing meter: $100.

(6)
For shutting off water and/or removing meter: $100.

Section 2: Renumber remaining section as follows:
Existing 157-20 to 157-21
Existing 157-21 to 157-22
Existing 157-22 to 157-23
Existing 157-23 to 157-24
Existing 157-24 to 157-25
Existing 157-25 to 157-26
Existing 157-26 to 157-27
Existing 157-27 to 157-28
Existing 157-28 to 157-29