The document proposes a 5% increase to all wastewater rates and fees for the city, effective October 1, 2012. The increase is needed to fund capital projects and operations/maintenance costs. If approved, the average household wastewater bill for 10,000 gallons of usage would increase by $1.97 per month. Tables show the current and proposed rates for different customer classes and how College Station's rates compare to other Texas cities.

1. Wastewater
FY-13 Proposed Rate Increase
for the City Council
September 13, 2012

2. Proposed Rate Increases
• Wastewater - All
• 5% on all service fees, volume rates and flat rates
• Increase needed for:
• Capital Projects
• Operations and Maintenance
• Effective October 1, 2012
• Future increases forecast

3. 5% Wastewater Rate Increase
Customer Class Existing Rate Proposed Rate Notes
$17.89 $18.78 Fee for first 4,000 gallons & Rate per 1,000 gallons
Household
$3.58 $3.76 (capped at 10,000 gallons)
Apartments $22.75 $23.89 Flat rate w/kitchen (no individual water meters)
Dorm Rooms $14.20 $14.91 Flat rate (no kitchen facilities)
$15.34 $16.11
Frat Houses Service Charge & Rate per 1,000 gallons (no cap)
$3.58 $3.76
$15.34 $16.11
Commercial Service Charge & Rate per 1,000 gallons (no cap)
$4.26 $4.47
$17.89 $18.78
Household outside $25.04 $26.29
City water service Four Flat Rate categories based on water usage
area $32.20 $33.81
$39.37 $41.34
Package Plant $43.26 $45.42 Not connected to City sewer system
Contract x 1.15 x 1.15 Under contract, rate not specified in contract

4. College Station Wastewater Rate
Comparison - 2012
RESIDENTIAL MONTHLY COST (for 10,000 gal)
CITY Service Charge Rate / 1,000 TOTAL $ $ per 1,000 Gal % OF CS
Lubbock $ 34.50 $ 3.45 -12.37%
Conroe $ 19.27 $ 2.35 $ 35.72 $ 3.57 -9.27%
College Station - Current $ 17.89 $ 3.58 $ 39.37 $ 3.94 0.00%
Victoria $ 22.43 $ 2.22 $ 40.29 $ 4.03 2.34%
Denton $ 40.30 $ 4.03 2.36%
Brownsville $ 40.91 $ 4.09 3.91%
College Station - 5% Increase $ 18.78 $ 3.76 $ 41.34 $ 4.13 5.00%
Waco $ 13.00 $ 2.89 $ 41.90 $ 4.19 6.43%
Killeen $ 44.04 $ 4.40 11.86%
AVERAGE $ 47.44 $ 4.74 20.50%
Bryan $ 7.88 $ 4.03 $ 48.18 $ 4.82 22.38%
Garland $ 48.20 $ 4.82 22.43%
Round Rock $ 16.48 $ 3.23 $ 48.78 $ 4.88 23.90%
Baytown $ 54.83 $ 5.48 39.27%
San Marcos $ 22.98 $ 6.62 $ 69.32 $ 6.93 76.07%
Austin $ 9.25 $3.79 - $8.38 $ 83.87 $ 8.39 113.03%

5. Single Family Residential
Wastewater Bill Comparison
Wastewater FY 12 Rates FY 13 Prop. $ increase / month
Volume 5% Increase
6,000 gallons $25.05 $26.30 $1.25
7,000 gallons $28.63 $30.06 $1.43
8,000 gallons $32.21 $33.82 $1.61
10,000 gallons $39.37 $41.34 $1.97

6. Wastewater Rates
• Request approval of ordinance
• Effective October 1, 2012
• Questions or comments?