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§ 18-101
Rutledge
Title 18 : Water and Sewers
Chapter 1 : Water And Sewer Regulations

18-101 : Water and sewer rates.

  1. The following water usage charges shall be and hereby are, adopted to replace all water usage charges heretofore adopted by the board of mayor and alderman on behalf of the City of Rutledge, Tennessee:

    Residential Rates
    First 2,000 gallons $20.50 (minimum)
    Over 2,000 gallons $8.00 per 1,000 gallons
    Commercial Rates
    First 2,000 gallons $21.50 (minimum)
    Over 2,000 gallons $9.25 per 1,000 gallons
    Optional Fees
    Leak protection $1.85 per month - residential
    Water line protection $4.40 per month
    Sewer line protection $6.50 per month
    Leak protection $4.40 per month - commercial
    Water line protection $13.50 per month

  2. The following water service charges and fees shall be and hereby are adopted to replace all water service charges and fees heretofore adopted by the board of mayor and alderman on behalf of the City of Rutledge, Tennessee:

    Residential Service Charges and Fees:
    Owner $60.00
    Rental $80.00
    Water tap $750.00 (plus 10% of actual cost)
    Apartment transfer $45.00 (in same complex)
    Transfer (other) $45.00
    Reconnection fee $50.00
    Reread meter fee $30.00
    Return check fee $35.00
    Meter profile fee $30.00 (first one is free)
    Meter replacement fee $1.00 per month
    Commercial Service Charges and Fees:
    Owner $65.00
    Rental $85.00
    Water tap $1,000.00 (plus 10% of actual cost)
    Reconnection fee $50.00
    Reread meter fee $30.00
    Return check fee $35.00
    Meter profile fee $30.00 (first one is free)
    Meter replacement fee $1.00 per month
    1. A reread meter fee will be charged (per request) if the customer requests meter to be reread more than one (1) time per calendar year. A meter profile fee will be charged (per request after first one (1)) if the customer requests a day by day or hour by hour breakdown of meter readings.
    2. All balances due including current balance plus reconnection fee must be paid in full before services can be reconnected if services are disconnected for non-payment. Reconnection will only be done during regulat business hours of the water superintendent.
    3. A penalty will be applied to any unpaid balance on the fifteenth of each month. If payment is not made in full by the twenty-fifth of the month service will be disconnected without any notice. Failure to receive a statement does not relieve customer of payment and penalty.

  3. The following sewer usage charges shall be and hereby are, adopted to replace all sewer usage charges heretofore adopted by the board of mayor and alderman on behalf of the City of Rutledge, Tennessee:

    Residential Rates
    First 2,000 gallons $24.50 (minimum)
    Over 2,000 gallons $9.25 per 1,000 gallons
    Commercial Rates
    First 2,000 gallons $26.00 (minimum)
    Over 2,000 gallons $9.70 per 1,000 gallons

  4. The following sewer service charges shall be and hereby are adopted to replace all sewer service charges heretofore adopted by the board of mayor and alderman on behalf of the City of Rutledge, Tennessee:

    Residential Service Charges
    Owner $60.00
    Rental $80.00
    Sewer tap $750.00 (plus 10% of actual cost)
    Commercial Service Charges
    Owner $65.00
    Rental $80.00
    Sewer tap $1,000.00 (plus 10% of actual cost)
  5. The City of Rutledge requires the following documents to be approved for water/sewer service:
    1. Valid driver's license or picture ID;
    2. Social Security number; and

    3. If renting a copy of rental/lease agreement.

      The City of Rutledge reserves the right to refuse service if any of these documents are not provided.

  6. This section applies to Clinchview Apartments located on Cherry Street. Anytime that there is a request to turn a meter on for the purpose of cleaning the apartment there will be a thirty dollar ($30.00) service charge for turning the meter on.
  7. Sewer adjustments will be approved by the city recorder on a case by case basis. Sewer adjustments will not be approved for any water that goes through the sewer system (exp. toilet leaks).
  8. If at any time we find that Rutledge utility equipment (ex. water meters or covers) have been damaged or broken, the person whose name is on the account will be responsible for the cost of the repairs or replacement of the equipment whether they caused the damage or someone else did it. If repairs are not paid by date on statement water service will be disconnected and a reconnection fee will be applied.
  9. In the event of the utility customer's death, the next of kin or executor of the estate has sixty (60) days to transfer the services to their name. Services are subject to disconnection if not transferred and all outstanding balances paid in full. Transfer fee is fifty dollars ($50.00).
  10. Any section or portion of regulations, by-laws, resolutions, and ordinances previously enacted by the City of Rutledge, in conflict with this section shall be, and hereby are, repealed.
  11. The water and sewer usage charges and the service charges and fees are hereby adopted and shall be effective July 1, 2022. (Ord. #153, June 2022)
Date Last Updated: 09/08/2022
Codification Date: 09/08/2022

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - Fred Sykes
Vice Mayor - Benny Atkins
Alderman - Ed Boling, Jr.
Alderman - Martha Ann Cameron
Alderman - Jason Day
Recorder - Stacy Harbin
City Attorney - Evan Newman

Date Last Updated: 09/08/2022
Codification Date: 09/08/2022

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - Fred Sykes
Vice Mayor - Benny Atkins
Alderman - Ed Boling, Jr.
Alderman - Martha Ann Cameron
Alderman - Jason Day
Recorder - Stacy Harbin
City Attorney - Evan Newman