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The following water fees are hereby adopted as of January 1, 2024 for the Water Fund per House Bill 436 (session Law 2017 - 138 the Public Water and Sewer Development Fee Act) which states that a unit of local government may only impose a System Development Fee (formerly known as Impact Fee) if it has complied with HB 436. HB 436 requires a calculation of the fee and provides what professionals may perform the calculation, all of the calculation methods that may be used and certain calculation requirements. The calculation must be repeated at least once every five (5) years.
Dare County contracted Raftelis Financial Consulting to perform the annual rate model update and all revenue bond feasibility and rate study structure calculations.
EFFECTS:
The first effect of the study is that the County may not charge the Expanding Area Policy Fee after June 30, 2018. The second effect is the calculated allowed charges for System Development Fees (formerly Impact Fees) shown below.
Effective January 1, 2024
Residential and Commercial for Avon, Buxton, Colington, Duck, Frisco, Hatteras, Kitty Hawk, Unincorporated areas of Roanoke Island, Rodanthe, Southern Shores, Salvo, and Waves:
| Size Meter | System Development Fee | Connection Fee | Deposit Fee | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¾" | $2,697.33 |
$2,010.00 |
$107.00 | $4,814.33 |
| 1" | $4,495.00 | $2,156.00 | $139.00 | $6,790.00 |
| 1½" | $8,991.00 | $3,087.00 | $275.00 | $12,353.00 |
| 2" | $14,385.33 | $3,255.00 | $1,278.00 | $18,918.33 |
| 3" | $26,972.00 | $5,321.00 | $1,847.00 | $34,140.00 |
| 4" | $44,953.00 | $6,831.00 | $2,417.00 | $54,201.00 |
| 6" | $89,906.00 | $6,931.00 | $2,417.00 | $99,254.00 |
Additional Fees
Water Fees
Meter data request (up to two per year) No Charge
Meter data request (over two per year) $25.00
Non payment fee $50.00
Late payment fee +10%
Meter tampering fee $150.00
Turn On/Off fee (Each On/Off) $50.00
Hydrant meter deposit fee $3,000
Hydrant meter replacement fee $3,500
Parts & material Current cost plus 20%
Payment Fees
Credit card surcharge in person 2.95%, $2.50 minimum
Credit card convenience fee online 2.95%, $2.50 minimum
E-check fee $1.25
Return Payment Fees
Recovery fee $35.00