§ 13.20.145. Fire protection surcharge.  


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  • A fire protection surcharge shall be added to each monthly distribution and customer charge to reflect the cost of maintaining, repairing, installing and upgrading public fire hydrants utilized for fire protection purposes. The fire protection surcharge shall not apply to private fire protection service rendered in accordance with Section 13.20.130. The fire protection surcharge shall be as follows:

    Size of Meter (in inches) Fire Protection Surcharge
    Area A Area B
    5/8 and ¾ $ 0.38 $ 0.38
    1 $ 0.70 $ 0.70
    $ 2.68 $ 2.68
    2 $ 3.45 $ 3.45
    3 $ 8.13 $ 8.13
    4 $ 9.58 $ 9.58
    6 $ 22.00 $ 22.00
    8 $ 29.48 $ 29.48
    10 $ 38.20 $ 38.20
    12 $ 50.85 $ 50.85

     

    (Ord. 6932 § 11, 2003: Ord. 6663 § 4, 1995: Ord. 6056 § 4, 1992; Ord. 6355 § 5, 1989: Ord. 6213 § 12, 1987: Ord. 5573 § 7, 1982)

(Ord. No. 7171, § 8, 7-20-2009)