RATES & FEES
Gateway Services CDD rates and fees are calculated & established during rate study accomplished by rate consultants hired by the District. These studies are conducted every 3 to 5 years and may vary based on the impacted of growth, future development, local economy, and required funding for capital improvements. A comprehensive rate study takes place of all funds, budgets, capital improvements, finances, plans, debt services, current usage and future proposed growth demands.
UTILITY BASE & USAGE CHARGE PER SCHEDULE YEAR
2021-2025: Utility Rate Study In-Progress
METER DEPOSITS
Meter security deposits is charged to all account holders per meter. Customers are required to pay a security deposit for water &/or irrigation service. The deposit will remain in a non-interest bearing account, to be refunded and applied towards the final bill. Any credit will be reimbursed to the customer. Meter deposit is required per Section 9: Consumer Deposit per Chapter I Rules of the District water, wastewater & irrigation.
| Meter Size | Deposit Amount |
| 5/8 ” x 3/4″ | $100.00 |
| 1″ | $125.00 |
| 1 ½” | $150.00 |
| 2″ | $175.00 |
| 3″ | $325.00 |
| 4″ | $500.00 |
| 6″ | $50.00 per dwelling unit or equivalent |
| 8″ | $50.00 per dwelling unit or equivalent |
OTHER FEE SCHEUDLE
| Utility Bill Charges | Charges &/or Fee Amount | Description |
| Base Charge | 2019-2023 Water, Wastewater & Irrigation rate schedule;
Full Schedule available under Base & Usage Charge |
Base charge covers the fixed cost associated with the operations and maintenance for providing service to customers. Charges will apply regardless if no water is used. |
| Billing Changeover TO/FR Renter | $50.00 each occurrence | Issued to the owner’s account each time a new renter takes ownership of current utility services |
| Disconnection/Shut-Off Fee | $50.00 | Issued for disconnection of water service for non-payment |
| Meter Deposit – Residential | $100.00 per meter; May vary based on meter size | Residential meter deposit for utility services |
| Late Payment Fee | 1.5% of the unpaid balance billed monthly | Billed 15 days after the billing due date |
| Lien Filing Fee | All charges related to filing &/or processing lien | Billed when utility lien placed on the property as a result of unpaid/outstanding balance |
| Return Fee | $25.00 ea. occurrence if face value is less than $50.00
$30.00 ea. occurrence if face value is between $51.00-$300.00 $40.00 ea. occurrence if face value exceeds $301.00 or 5% of the face amount of the check whichever is greater |
Charges for return item for reasons of NSF, account closed, stop payment, uncollected, etc. |
| Transaction Fee by Credit Card | $2.95 OR 2% of the balance whichever is greater.
American Express is NOT available or accepted as form of payment |
Transaction or service fee for processing payment by a Master Card, Visa, or Discover credit card |
| Turn ON/OFF Fee | $25.00 each occurrence | Billed to the owners account for each occurrence to turn on or off the meter as requested by the customer |
| Usage Charge | 2019-2023 Water, Wastewater & Irrigation rate schedule;
Full Schedule available under Base & Usage Charge |
Usage charge covers the variable cost associated with operations and maintenance to provide service to customers. This charge is based on the volume of water consumed. |
| Other rates, fees or charges may apply as indicated in the Chapter Rules of the District related to Water, Wastewater, & Irrigation | ||