524.2003
RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW TAPPING FEE SCHEDULE FOR
TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 524, 2003
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously established tapping fees to cover the cost of
Town ownership and installation of water services and meters installed for residents and businesses
receiving Town water service, and
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has informed the Town Board that as a result of
an increase in material and labor costs as well as increased safety policies, he recommends that the
Town Board increase its tapping fees to reflect such price increases, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board duly held a public hearing on December 15, 2003 concerning
the Water Department’s proposed new tapping fee schedule and heard all interested persons,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs adoption of the
Water Department’s new tapping fee schedule as follows:
Tap size Present fee with Proposed fee with Present meter Proposed meter
meter meter charge charge
¾” short $400 $475 $200 $225
¾” long $550 $750 $200 $225
1” short $600 $750 $275 $365
1” long $800 $1150 $275 $365
1 ½” short $900 $1050 $450 $525
1 ½ ” long $1200 $1500 $450 $525
2” short $1200 $1550 $500 $650
2” long $1500 $2000 $500 $650
[The above fees do not include any blasting to remove rock. The cost for any required blasting
will be added to the applicable fee.]
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this new tapping fee schedule shall take effect immediately, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Water Superintendent and/or Town Comptroller to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of December, 2003 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT:None