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Misc. Rates, Fees, & Charges

The following miscellaneous rates, fees and charges shall be charged per annum for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates are herein specified.

The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth separately.

All water supplied which is not enumerated in this section shall be subject to special rates, to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water Board.

Water Rates
Additional trip by tapper because pipe is not ready $52.50
Renewal of turned off water supply $81.50
Turn off water supply for discontinuation of service $20.25
Renewal of turned off water supply for unauthorized water use $132.00
Inaccessible water meter where complaint regarding meter has been received, for each time Water Division personnel unable to gain access $30.95
Shut off and turn on water for repairs, 2 trips, 1 charge $38.50
Hydrant permits for use of water
Daily Rate Per Hydrant $126.50
Weekly Rate Per Hydrant $294.00
Monthly Rate Per Hydrant $843.00
Seasonal (4/15 -11/15) $3,378.00
Pumping Out Charge (11/16-4/14) $126.50
Additional Charge to thaw hydrant if required $126.50
Failure to have Hydrant Permit or to comply with Permit conditions $1,267.00

NEW TURN OFF AND ON FEES

All billings for turn offs and ons will be billed as follows:

  1. If the pipe is not ready for the tap at the time specified, the new fee for this additional charge is $52.50. This shall be billed directly to the plumber.
  2. Turn offs for non-payment of meter and flat rate accounts - the renewal of turned off water supply for non-payment charge is $81.50.
  3. The fee for discontinuance of the water supply per the owner’s request which is given in writing or on the register provided is $20.25.
  4. The fee for an owner who has requested this discontinuance of the water service then requests the water to be turned back on at a later date is also $20.25.
  5. Where water has been turned off for non-payment of a water bill and found on and turned off again, the charge for unauthorized water use is $132.00.
  6. When an owner or tenant calls to have the water turned off for repairs and then back on within a reasonable period of time after repairs are completed, the charge for the two (2) trips is $38.50 - one bill.
  7. When a customer makes a complaint about a meter and requests a service call to the premises at a definite date and time and fails to keep that appointment, the Meter Shop is to bill and such user shall pay an additional $30.95.

CHARGES FOR PLUGS AND TAPS

Plugs $235.00
TAPPING CHARGES - WITH OR WITHOUT METER
Tap Sizes Minimum Watermain Diameter Charge
¾ Inch 6 Inch $374.00
1 Inch 8 Inch $609.00
1¼ inch 12 Inch $997.00
1½ Inch 16 Inch $1,117.00
2 Inch 20 Inch $1,529.00
The following are the charges for the Installation of Smith Patent Connection:
4 X 4 $861.00   8 X 8 $1280.00
6 X 4 $861.00   10 X 8 $1280.00
8 X 4 $861.00   12 X 8 $1280.00
10 X 4 $1280.00   16 X 8 $1498.00
12 X 4 $1280.00   20 X 8 $1498.00
16 X 4 $1498.00   24 X 8 $1498.00
20 X 4 $1498.00  
24 X 4 $1498.00  
 
6 X 6 $861.00   10 X 10 $1280.00
8 X 6 $1280.00   12 X 10 $1280.00
10 X 6 $1280.00   16 X 10 $1498.00
12 X 6 $1280.00   16 X 12 $1498.00
16 X 6 $1498.00   16 X 16 $1498.00
20 X 6 $1498.00   20 X 10 $1498.00
24 X 6 $1498.00   20 X 12 $1498.00

The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the above charges:

¾ Inch Meter $72.00
1 Inch Meter $135.00
1½ Inch Meter $300.00
2 Inch Meter $428.00

The following are the charges for Smith Patents Installation & Removal:

SIZE INSTALLATION REMOVALS
4 x 4 $861.00 $496.00
6 x 4 $861.00 $513.00
8 x 4 $861.00 $566.00
10 x 4 $1,280.00 $615.00
12 x 4 $1,280.00 $624.00
16 x 4 $1,498.00 $744.00
20 x 4 $1,498.00 $1,201.00
24 x 4 $1,498.00 $1,640.00
 
6x 6 $861.00 $513.00
8 x 6 $1,280.00 $566.00
10 x 6 $1,280.00 $615.00
12 x 6 $1,280.00 $624.00
16 x 6 $1,498.00 $744.00
20 x 6 $1,498.00 $1,201.00
24 x 6 $1,498.00 $1,640.00
 
8 x 8 $1,280.00 $566.00
10 x 8 $1,280.00 $658.00
12 x 8 $1,280.00 $658.00
16 x 8 $1,498.00 $855.00
20 x 8 $1,498.00 $1,453.00
24 x 8 $1,498.00 $2,049.00
 
10 x 10 $1,280.00 $566.00
12 x 10 $1,280.00 $658.00
12 x 12 $1,280.00 $658.00
16 x 10 $1,498.00 $855.00
16 x 12 $1,498.00 $855.00
16 x 16 $1,498.00 $1,092.00
20 x 10 $1,498.00 $1,453.00
20 x 12 $1,498.00 $2,049.00
 

SERVICE AND PARTS
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

Service Box Bolt - Long $7.00
Service Box Bolt - Short $5.35
Cover-2¼" $4.50
Cover - 3" $7.00
Cover - Small (#1) $7.00
Cover - Repair (2½") $14.00
Cover - Repair (3") $17.95
9" Extension (3") $17.00
3" Service Box complete $53.95
20" Extension (3") $17.95
24" Extension (3") $30.70
28" Extension (3") $35.95
30" Extension (3") $39.60
34" Extension (3") $43.25
Lower Half 31" - 3" Bases $36.95
Lower Half 40" - 3" Bases $41.50
Top Half 18" (less cover & bolt) $25.25
Top Half 27" (less cover & bolt) $30.70
2 1/2" Service Box Complete $50.50
21/2" Top Half Complete $22.45
9" Extension (2 ½") $10.75

Valve Boxes

5" & 7" Base $90.25
5" Cover $16.10
5" Valve Box Upper Half 26" $38.00
7" Cover $26.95
5" Valve Box Complete - 36" - 40" $153.50
7" Valve Box Complete $252.70
7" Top Half with Cover $133.60
7" Lower Half 8" Extension $45.00
7" Lower Half 14" Extension $56.85
7" .... 18" Extension $81.00
7" Lower Half 26" Extension $86.60
7" Upper Half 26" Extension $101.35
7" Riser 2" $45.00
7" Bottom Sections $90.25

FIRE HYDRANTS - COMPLETE - MATHEWS

4 Ft. $1,061.00
5 Ft. $1,220.00
6 Ft. $1,272.00
7 Ft. $1,460.05

METER LABOR REPAIR CHARGES

3 Inch Meter $798.00
4 Inch Meter $932.00
6 Inch Meter $1,063.00
8 Inch Meter $1,235.00
10 inch Meter $1,411.00

PLUS 40% TO METER PARTS

Turn Off Fee $20.25
Turn On Fee $20.25
Valve Turn Off Fee $141.90
Valve Turn On Fee $141.90
PUMPING OUT FIRE HYDRANTS $126.50

FIRE HYDRANTS - COMPLETE - MUELLER

3 Ft. $975.00
3 ½ Ft. $995.00
4 Ft. $1,207.00
4 ½ Ft. $1,238.00
5 Ft. $1,284.00
5 ½ Ft. $1,320.00
6 Ft. $1,360.00
6 ½ Ft. $1,401.00
7 Ft. $1,425.00

FIRE HYDRANTS -WITHOUT ELBOW & PROTECTIVE CASE - MATHEWS

4 Ft. $657.00
5 FL $685.00
6 Ft. $722.00
FIRE HYDRANT -- TOP HALF COMPLETE $748.00
15" Mathews Extension $409.00
18" Mathews Extension $414.00
 
LEAD (Includes Propane) $1.24/lb.
LEAD WOOL $2.09/lb.

YOKES COMPLETE

¾" $61.00
1" $101.00

TILE FRAME AND COVER

Complete $67.00

CORNER HORN COMPLETE WITH

Joints $39.00

WATER METERS

5/8" x ¾" $61.00
¾" $72.00
1" $135.00
1 ½" $300.00
1" $428.00

WATER METER COUPLINGS

5/8" x ½" $3.60 Pair
5/8" x ¾" $5.30 Pair
1" $7.90 Pair
1 ½" $13.90 Pair
2" $21.00 Pair
HOURLY RATE FOR BILLING PURPOSES (LABOR)
Caulker Supervisor
Maximum Annual Salary
Plus fringe benefits 40%		 $43,605.00 $20.88 per hour
$8.35
$29.23 per hour
Caulker
Maximum Annual Salary
Plus fringe benefits 40%		 $37,756.00 $18.08 per hour
$7.23
$25.31 per hour
Machine Operator - Water
Maximum Annual Salary
Plus fringe benefits 40%		 $37,756.00 $18.08 per hour
$7.23
$25.31 per hour
Heavy Equipment Operator - Water
Maximum Annual Salary
Plus fringe benefits 40%		 $37,516.00 $17.96 per hour
$7.18
$25.14 per hour
Truck Driver
Maximum Annual Salary
Plus fringe benefits 40%		 $37,516.00 $17.96 per hour
$7.18
$25.14 per hour
Senior Water Service Worker
Maximum Annual Salary
Plus fringe benefits 40%		 $35,448.00 $16.97 per hour
$6.38
$23.75 per hour
Water Service Worker
Maximum Annual Salary
Plus fringe benefits 40%		 $33,350.00 $15.97 per hour
$6.38
$22.35 per hour
Water Meter Mechanic Supervisor I
Maximum Annual Salary
Plus fringe benefits 40%		 $37,516.00 $17.96 per hour
$7.18
$25.14 per hour

Charges for Use of Equipment:

Service Repair Trucks - Includes two-way radio, valve turner, crane, tools, pumps
RATE PER HOUR: $37.00

Compressor Trucks - Includes two-way radio, pavement breaker, pumps, diesel engine, tools, 185 cubic feet
RATE PER HOUR: $50.00

Portable Compressor - Includes pavement breaker, pumps, 3 Wheel Trailer, 185 cu./ft./min.
RATE PER HOUR: $11.50

Wheel Door Diesel/Gas Rate Per Hour
6 Wheel 2WD D $31.00
10 Wheel
(With split rear end)		 4WS D $55.00

Large Crane - 4 Wheel - 15 Ton Telescoping
RATE PER HOUR: $140.82

Dump Trucks - Includes two-way radio.

Wheel Door Yard Diesel/Gas Rate Per Hour
6 Wheel 2WD 5-6 D $35.00
4 Wheel 4WD 2-3 G $27.50
6 Wheel 2WD 8-10 D $38.50
4 Wheel 4WD 2-3 G $27.50
4 Wheel 4WD 1-2 G $27.50
4 Wheel 4WD 1-2 G $27.50
6 Wheel 2WD 8-10 D $38.50
6 Wheel 2WD 5-6 G $27.50
10 Wheel 2WD 18-20 D $75.00

¾ Ton Pick UP Trucks - Includes two-way radio
RATE PER HOUR: $12.50

Back Hoes- Includes two-way radio, boom extension, diesel engines and buckets

Wheel/Drive Bucket 4 & 1 Diesel/Gas Rate Per Hour
4 Wheel 2WD 7/8 Cu. Yd.
1 Cu. Yd. Heaped		 D $39.60
4 Wheel 4WD 7/8 Cu. Yd.
1 Cu. Yd. Heaped		 G $49.80

Concrete:
Cost to replace concrete - $9.90 per square foot plus cost of gravel to fill excavation.

Warning Barricades and Lights:
The following rates shall be charged for warning barricades and lights:

Regular $0.73
Standard Double $1.39
Double High Intensity $2.95
6 Wheel 2WD 8-10 yd. $47.00
4 Wheel
(Backhoe)		 2WD 7/8 Cu. Yd.
1 Cu. Yd. Heaped		 $39.60
4 Wheel
(BackHoe)		 2WD 7/8 Cu. Yd.
1 Cu. Yd. Heaped		 $39.30

Street Asphalt Cut
The following rate will be charged to repair a street asphalt cut:
$20.00 per square foot - includes new concrete base, binder and asphalt plus cost of gravel to fill excavation.

Plumbers' Bond
All plumbers shall execute and deliver a bond in the total sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to indemnify and hold harmless the Buffalo Water Board from all claims, damages and losses suffered by the Buffalo Water Board in accordance with section 10085.6(c).

Credit Card Payments
All persons who pay any rates, fees or charges by credit card shall also pay two dollars ($2.00) for each charge transaction to defray the cost of such credit transaction.