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RESOLUTION 5621
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, TO
ESTABLISH RATES FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, AND STORMWATER FOR THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
WHEREAS, Section 69-7-101, MCA provides municipalities the power and authority to
regulate, establish, and change, as it considers proper, rates, charges, and classifications imposed
for utility services; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Bozeman following proper notice and public
hearing requirements established a new rate schedule and fees for the City of Bozeman’s Water,
Wastewater, and Stormwater utilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, to wit:
Section 1
The schedule of rates and fees for water, wastewater, and stormwater services for the
City of Bozeman shall be as follows and replaces all previously adopted schedules: See Exhibit A.
Section 2
Charges for water and wastewater services are based on a 30-day month. Charges for
stormwater are based on a calendar month. Charges for water, wastewater, and stormwater
services under this schedule shall be made a part of the current monthly water bill, to be shown
by separate item on such bill. Separate payment of specific charges will not be accepted. Charges
for all utility services must be paid at the same time; Partial payments will be applied first to
wastewater, second to water, and any remainder to stormwater and solid waste.
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Charges for water, wastewater, and stormwater service charges become due and
payable upon receipt of the bill. If any bill is not paid on or before the fifteenth day of that month,
it will then become delinquent; and if water, wastewater, or stormwater charges are not paid in
full by the fifteenth day of the following month, water service to the premises involved may be
discontinued (shut-off), after a ten-day written notice.
A charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be made for any account requiring written utility
shut-off notice. An additional charge of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be made for any
account requiring written shut-off notice for a second time in one calendar year. An additional
charge of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be made for reinstating a water service that has
been discontinued for non-payment of water, wastewater, and/or stormwater service.
Section 3
For those accounts that become delinquent, a 1.5 percent (1.5%) late fee will be
assessed on the next bill. The minimum late fee shall be $1.00.
Section 4
In cases where water, wastewater, or stormwater service charges under this schedule
are claimed to be unfair, unreasonable, or not in proportion to charges made to other water,
wastewater, or stormwater customers, the person or persons against whom such charges are
made may apply to the Director of Utilities for an adjustment, stating the circumstances. The
Director of Utilities , or his designated representative, may make such adjustment of the water,
wastewater or stormwater charges as is deemed necessary, fair and equitable.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 13th day of August, 2024.
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TERENCE CUNNINGHAM
Mayor
ATTEST:
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MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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Section 1 - Water Rates and Fees
1.1 Water – Metered Rates
A. Service Charge
Per Meter Size Current Rate FY25 FY26
5/8" or 3/4"$18.11 $20.28 $22.31 per month
1"$23.99 $26.87 $29.56 per month
1 1/4"$31.92 $35.75 $39.33 per month
1 1/2"$37.76 $42.29 $46.52 per month
2"$54.90 $61.49 $67.64 per month
3"$94.90 $106.29 $116.92 per month
4"$152.19 $170.45 $187.50 per month
6"$283.62 $317.65 $349.42 per month
8"$448.44 $502.25 $552.48 per month
B. Minimum Charge
(up to 2.0 HCF)Current Rate FY25 FY26
Single Family $5.38 $6.02 $6.62 per month
Multi-Family $4.90 $5.48 $6.02 per month
Government $9.32 $10.44 $11.48 per month
MSU $6.12 $6.86 $7.54 per month
Commercial $5.52 $6.18 $6.80 per month
Industrial $4.24 $4.74 $5.22 per month
C. Class & Charge
Per HCF Used Current Rate FY25 FY26
Single Family
Tier 1: 0-6 HCF $2.69 $3.01 $3.31 per month
Tier 2: 6-25 HCF $3.71 $4.16 $4.58 per month
Tier 3: 25-55 HCF $5.19 $5.81 $6.39 per month
Tier 4: 55-90 HCF $7.78 $8.71 $9.58 per month
C. Class & Charge
Per HCF Used (Continued)Current Rate FY25 FY26
Multi-Family $2.45 $2.74 $3.01 per month
Government $4.66 $5.22 $5.74 per month
MSU $3.06 $3.43 $3.77 per month
Commercial $2.76 $3.09 $3.40 per month
Industrial $2.12 $2.37 $2.61 per month
Drought Reserve Charge Per HCF Used Current Rate FY25 FY26
Single Family $0.09 $0.10 $0.11
Multi-Family $0.09 $0.10 $0.11
Government $0.09 $0.10 $0.11
MSU $0.09 $0.10 $0.11
Commercial $0.09 $0.10 $0.11
Industrial $0.09 $0.10 $0.11
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Explanatory note: Each customer shall pay a minimum monthly bill, which includes applicable amount according to meter size (A) plus
the minimum water charge (B). For water consumed in excess of 200 cubic feet, a customer shall pay the additional commodity
charge (C).
Resolution 5621 Exhibit A:
Schedule of Rates and Fees for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Services
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Class & Charge Per HCF Used Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
Single Family
Tier 1: 0-6 HCF 0.0%10.0%20.0%25.0%
Tier 2: 6-25 HCF 24.8%41.5%100.0%200.0%
Tier 3: 25-55 HCF 24.8%41.5%100.0%200.0%
Tier 4: 55-90 HCF 24.9%41.6%100.0%200.1%
Multi-Family 15.6%23.8%23.8%25.0%
Government 15.6%25.0%25.0%25.0%
MSU 15.6%20.9%20.9%25.0%
Commercial 15.6%25.0%25.0%25.0%
Industrial 11.1%11.1%11.1%11.1%
1.2 Water – Flat Rates
Flat Rate Customers Current Rate FY25 FY26
Single Family $76.85 $86.07 $94.68
City Park Irrigation $2,259.04 $2,530.12 $2,783.13
Fire Protection $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Bulk, Non-potable per gallon $10.00 $11.20 $12.32
1.4 Water – Other Fees
Fee Type Current Rate FY25 FY26
Non-emergency Water Shut Off $84.00 $84.00 $84.00
Non-emergency Water Reconnection $84.00 $84.00 $84.00
Section 2 - Wastewater Rates and Fees
2.1 Wastewater – Metered Rates
A. Service Charge Current Rate FY25 FY26
Residential $21.93 $23.25 $24.65 per month
Multi-Family $22.48 $23.83 $25.26 per month
Commercial $22.48 $23.83 $25.26 per month
Government $22.48 $23.83 $25.26 per month
MSU $22.48 $23.83 $25.26 per month
Industrial $43.66 $46.28 $49.06 per month
B. Volume Charge Current Rate FY25 FY26
Residential $3.67 $3.89 $4.12 per month per HCF
Multi-Family $4.08 $4.32 $4.58 per month per HCF
Commercial $4.57 $4.84 $5.13 per month per HCF
Government $4.41 $4.67 $4.95 per month per HCF
MSU $4.75 $5.04 $5.34 per month per HCF
Industrial $6.93 $7.35 $7.79 per month per HCF
C. Extra Strength Waste Current Rate FY25 FY26
BOD in excess of 200 mg/L $0.42 $0.45 $0.48 per pound
TSS in excess of 350 mg/L per day $0.61 $0.65 $0.69 per pound
Phosphorus in excess of 5 mg/L per day $6.59 $6.99 $7.41 per pound
Nitrogen in excess of 20 mg/L per day $0.58 $0.61 $0.65 per pound
per month
In the event of a declaration of a drought stage, the following surcharges will be imposed during the stage on the user rate:
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Explanatory note: Each customer shall pay a minimum monthly bill, which includes the monthly charge (A) plus an additional charge
(B). For extra strength waste, a customer shall additionally pay the extra strength charges (C).
per acre per year
annually
per 1,000 gallons
1.3 Water – Low Income Rate Assistance
Customers who apply for and qualify under the State’s Low Income Property Tax Assistance Program, as set forth in Section 15-6-134
MCA, will receive a credit equal to their monthly water service charge listed above.
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2.2 Wastewater – Unmetered Rates
Unmetered Customers Current Rate FY25 FY26
All Unmetered Customers $51.86 $54.97 $58.27 per month
2.3 Wastewater - Low Income Rate Assistance
Section 3 - Stormwater Rates and Fees
3.1 Stormwater – Flat Rates
Flat Rate Customers Current Rate FY25 FY26
All Properties $4.53 $4.67 $4.81 per month
3.2 Stormwater – Establishment of the Impervious Area Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU)
3.3 Stormwater – Variable Rates
Per ERU Current Rate FY25 FY26
All Properties Per ERU $3.76 $3.87 $3.99 per month
3.4 Stormwater – Credit for Properties with Existing Stormwater Infrastructure
Existing Infrastructure Credit Current Rate FY25 FY26
Per ERU $1.70 $1.75 $1.80 per month
3.5 Stormwater – Low Income Charge Assistance
All properties located within city limits with a city water meter installed shall be billed a flat rate charge per month for each water
meter service.
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Customers who apply for and qualify under the State’s Low Income Property Tax Assistance Program, as set forth in Section 15-6-134
MCA, will receive a credit equal to their monthly water service charge listed above.
B. Each multi-family, commercial, business, government, or other property will be assigned a number of ERUs by dividing the
amount of impervious area by 2,700 square feet.
C. At no point will any property be assigned an ERU of less than 1.0.
The records of impervious area will be made and kept by the City’s Stormwater Department.
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Explanatory note: Except as noted in this section, each customer shall pay a minimum monthly bill which includes the flat rate charge
(Section 3.1) plus a variable rate charge (Section 3.3). For properties that have or directly contribute to stormwater infrastructure
meeting current engineering design standards, a Credit will be granted.
Customers who apply for and qualify under the State's Low Income Property Tax Assistance Program, as set forth in Section 15-16-134
MCA, will receive a credit equal to their monthly stormwater flat rate charge listed above.
All properties located within the city limits shall be billed a variable charge for each Equivalent Residential Unit, as determined under
Section 3.2.
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Select properties located within the city limits shall received a monthly credit (deduction) if determined to have or directly contribute
to stormwater infrastructure meeting current engineering standards.
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The records of stormwater infrastructure and determination of any associated credit will be made and kept by the City’s Stormwater
Department.
Properties within the city limits that do not have water meters may be assigned the flat rate charge, if it is determined that their
property contains impervious area.
An Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) size of 2,700 square feet of impervious area is hereby adopted.
A. Regardless of actual size, each single-family residential lot is assigned an ERU=1.0.
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