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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1164 - City Metro Rates for Sanitary Sewer Service for Seniors NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ORDINANCE NO. 1164 AMENDED BY 1194 1401 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE 1136 AND TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 14.16.065 IN ORDER TO PROVIDE REDUCED METRO RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. WHEREAS, there has been a significant rise in the cost of living during the last few years which has adversely affected senior citizens who live on fixed incomes below certain levels, and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is desirous to assist such eligible persons subject to certain conditions by reduction in the rates charged for Metro, and WHEREAS, such reduction in rates is allowed for that portion of the Metro charge attributable to other than operation and maintenance, i.e., Metro debt service and capital by RCW 74.38.070. Of the current Metro monthly charge of $3.90, $1.40 is attributable to Metro capital and debt service costs. DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the following be added to Ordinance 1136 and Tukwila Municipal Code 14.16.065: Every person 62 years of age or older (if married, then either spouse) and every person totally and permanently disabled residing in a separately metered dwelling and who is paying directly for such separately billed service either as owner, purchaser or renter and whose income from all sources is less than $7,500 per year, if a single person, or a combined income of husband and wife of $10,000 per year, if a married person, shall pay the following rate for Metro services to such dwelling. A flat rate of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per month. Every such person shall file with the Finance Department their affidavit that he or she is qualified to be charged the special rate. Such affidavits are to contain information as required by the Finance Director in order to establish eligibility. Each affidavit will also include an unqualified promise to inform the City of any changes in financial condition that would dis- qualify the person for the special rates. The Finance Director may require affidavits on an annual basis if deemed necessary. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this r .,2 day of Appfoved as to For 11P,4'u,u City Attorney, Lawrenc E Hard ATTEST: Published Record Chronicle June 6, 1980 Cerk 1980.