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Winter Averaging
Councilman Sarantou
Title
Amending Toledo Municipal Code section 929.04(b)to reinstate the Winter averaging billing for City of Toledo water and sewer customers.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
New sewer rates were established via Ord 242-24, repealing certain sections of Toledo Municipal Code. At a Water Committee meeting held on May 28, 2025, discussion occurred as to the effects on the average customer caused by repealing the code section on winter averaging and discontinuing the practice of such. It was stated that Lucas County water customers still have the winter averaging program. This ordinance reestablishes the winter averaging for City of Toledo customers.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That Toledo Municipal Code Subsection 929.04(b) which reads:
(1) The volume charge shall be equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the metered water consumption established by a water meter reading except as noted below. The actual or estimated volume to be billed shall be multiplied by the applicable user class total volume charge specified in Section 929.03(b).
(2) In the event a meter reading is not available or, if available, is not an accurate recording of actual consumption or represents a significant change from prior consumption, the volume to be billed shall be based on one hundred percent (100%) of a volume established by the Department of Public Utilities in the manner provided in Section 929.14 until such time as the actual consumption can be determined, at which time an appropriate billing adjustment shall be made.
(3) In the event a user has installed a sewage meter pursuant to Section 929.07, the volume to be billed shall be based upon one hundred percent (100%) of the metered wastewater discharged to the treatment works as established by the sewage meter reading.
Is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. That a new Subsection 929.04(b) of the Toledo Municipal Code relating...
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