ORDINANCE
STATE OF LOUISIANA NO. 12,250 CITY OF MONROE
The following Ordinance was introduced by Mr. McFarland , who moved for its adoption and was seconded by Mr. Harvey :
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36-20 (TAP FEES) OF THE CITY OF MONROE CODE AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Monroe owns, operates, and maintains its water system, and generates funds to operate and maintain the system from fees and charges assessed against users of the system;
WHEREAS, there are labor, equipment, and material costs associated with the installation of water taps for users, and the City has charged water tap fees to offset those costs;
WHEREAS, the City of Monroe last updated its fees for installing water taps in 2006 (Ord. No. 10,600), and the cost of materials, equipment, and labor have substantially increased since that time; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Section 36-20 of the City of Monroe Code, entitled “Tap Fees” to establish new rates to install water taps and service lines to offset these costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN by the City Council of the City of Monroe, in legal session convened, that Section 36-20 of the Code of Ordinances of Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 36-20. Tap Fees
The following fees shall be paid to the city for tapping the main, laying service line to existing or proposed curb lines, and materials and equipment necessary therefor:
- Residential utility water tap fees for ¾-inch taps $690.00
- Residential utility water tap fees for 1-inch taps $780.00
| 3. The fee for all taps greater than 1-inch, including commercial taps and fire line taps, shall be the actual cost of all materials, equipment, and labor associated with or related to tapping the main and laying the service line, plus ten percent (10%) for administrative overhead costs. |
When any paved street or sidewalk is to be cut, an extra charge will be made, the amount of which shall be furnished and paid when the application for the connection permit is made.
This Ordinance was introduced on October 22, 2024.
Notice published on October 25th , 2024.
This Ordinance having been submitted in writing, introduced, and published, was then submitted to a vote as a whole, the vote thereon being as follows:
AYES: Harvey, Ezernack, Woods & McFarland
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Muhammad
And the Ordinance was declared ADOPTED on November 12th , 2024.
Juanita Woods
CHAIRPERSON
Carolus S. Riley
CITY CLERK
Oliver Friday Ellis
MAYOR’S APPROVAL
MAYOR’S VETO