DPW Fees

Recycling Center and Brush Dump Stickers

Stickers may be purchased at the Department of Public Works' office (DPW). Stickers can be paid for in cash or check only (no credit or debit cards).

$30 (good from July 1st to June 30th). $5 for a second sticker at the same address. The fee after January 1st is $15. Replacement stickers are $5.  

Sec. 5-79 Service Charges

Additional expenses for labor, materials and equipment costs above the minimum water entrance fee will be assessed at the prevailing labor, materials and equipment rates maintained by the Department of Public Works. 

A. Turn Water On (new dwelling, opening of previously vacated bldg)                    $50.00
B. Turn Water Off (ie winter, close of building)                                                            $50.00
C. Water off and on for owner repairs same day service                                           $50.00
     Water off and on for owner repairs different days of service                               $75.00
D. Meter Test (5/8' and 3/4' meters only)                                                                     $20.00
E. Private Hydrant Service Surcharge rate for out-of-city water use                        50% surcharge
F. Fire Flow Test                                                                                                                 Labor and Water Cost
G. Fire Service Main Connection Charges - semi-annual
      4"                                                                                                                                     $100.00
      6"                                                                                                                                     $150.00
      8"                                                                                                                                     $200.00
      12"                                                                                                                                   $300.00
H. Surcharges             (per building)                                                                                 $100.00
I.  Emergency Overtime - 4hr minimum charge per person at overtime rate         
J. Filling swimming pools ($100.00 deposit required - to be filled on overtime only from a hydrant with additional cost for labor at overtime rate of 4hrs minimum plus water and sewer consumption charge). 
K. Materials - Retail Cost
L. Fire Protection Service - Labor & Materials
M. Lien Charge                                                                                                                      $20.00 (per invoice)
N. Average Usage: in the case that the average daily usage cannot be computed as outlined in Article IV, Section 5-37 the the following charges will be applied:
      (1) One Family                                                                                                                 $100.00 (per billing)
      (2) Two Family                                                                                                                $200.00 (per billing)
      (3) Three Family                                                                                                              $300.00 (per billing)
      (4) Four Family                                                                                                                $400.00 (per billing)
O. Effective April 7, 2011, the Water Division will charge a late fee for bills not paid within 30 days of issuance. Late fee will be quarterly charge based on 14% per annum.
P. Meter Tampering Charge                                                                                                 $250.00