City of Enterprise Announces Utility Rate Increases for July 2023

By on Monday, May 22nd, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

ENTERPRISE – (Information from the City of Enterprise) The city of enterprise recently announced utility rate increases for general services, miscellaneous fees, and the sewer rate to begin July 1, 2023. The rate increases are as follows:

General Services Fees

  • Regular Hours Water (turn on/shut off):
    • NO CHANGE
  • After Hours Water Call (turns on/shut off):
    • Current: $150.00
    • July 1st: $200.00
  • Tamping Fee:
    • Current: $250.00
    • July 1st: $500.00
  • Regular Hours Sewer Check:
    • Current: $0.00
    • July 1st: $35.00
  • After Hours Sewer Check:
    • Current: $0.00
    • July 1st: $200.00

(NOTE: The winter charges explained below will be charged if a meter needs to be pulled for a planned disconnect period exceeding 14 days between November 1st and March 31st)

  • Winter Turn Off/Meter Pull Fee
    • Current: $35.00
    • July 1st: $200.00
  • Winter Re-connect/Meter Installation Fee
    • Current: $35.00
    • July 1st: $200.00

Miscellaneous Fee Increases

  • Street Maintenance Fee:
    • Current: $1.00
    • July 1st: $3.00
  • Parks Maintenance Fee:
    • Current: $0.00
    • July 1st: $1.00
  • Fire Equipment Charge:
    • NO CHANGE
  • Cross Connection Fee:
    • Current: $6.00
    • July 1st: $15.00
  • Water Franchise Fee:
    • NO CHANGE
  • Sewer Franchise Fee:
    • NO CHANGE

Sewer Rate Increase (1.5% Annually)

  • Sewer Rate – Inside City Limits:
    • Current: $62.22
    • July 1st: $63.15
  • Sewer Rate – Outside City Limits:
    • Current: $62.22
    • July 1st: $93.43

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