CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA ORDINANCE NO. 619 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WATER SERVICE RATES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Missouri Valley, Iowa, finds it necessary to amend the monthly water service rates set forth in Section 92.02 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it reasonable and equitable to adjust water rates to reflect current service costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 92.02 “RATES FOR SERVICE” of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Water service shall be furnished at the following monthly rates within the City: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 384.84) For the first 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof – $18.85 within the City limits and $28.26 for service outside the City limits – minimum monthly charge. For each additional 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof – $7.61 per 1,000 gallons within the City limits and $10.67 per 1,000 gallons for service outside the City limits. Seasonal water meters shall be billed monthly from May to October using the above schedule. Seasonal water meters are intended for measuring water used from outside faucets and for outside watering. Metered hydrant water sales shall be billed at the following rates: A. For the first 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof – $28.26. B. For each additional 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof – $10.67 per 1,000 gallons. SECTION 2. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on October 1, 2025, after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of October, 2025. Shawn Kelly, Mayor ATTEST: Turri Colglazier, City Clerk Adoption Schedule First Reading: September 2, 2025 Second Reading: September 16, 2025 Third Reading: October 7, 2025 ☐ Motion to waive 2nd and 3rd readings approved on __________, 2025. Date of Publication: October 15, 2025 Effective Date: October 1, 2025 HCTR 10-15-25
