RESOLUTION 1050 (1998)
                    A RESOLUTION SETTING WATER USER FEES


Whereas, Water rates are to be set by resolution, and;

Whereas, the water rates need to be updated;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

The following rates shall be charged for water service provided by the City of
Elgin:

STANDARD RATES:
      Monthly water charge for both residential and commercial units shall be:
      Minimum usage charge of $13.00 for up to 2,000 cubic feet of water used,
      .22 cents per hundred cu.ft. over the first 2,000 up to 4,000 cu.ft. and .13
      cents per hundred cu.ft. over 4,000 cu.ft.

SPECIAL RATES:
      a)    Senior citizens, 65 and older, with a total income of less than
            $6,000.00 per year for a single person, or less than $8,000.00 per
            year for two or more persons, shall qualify for a reduced rate of
            $4.00 per month for minimum water usage of up to 2,000 cu.ft. per
            month.

      b)    City employees, city councilors, firemen,  EMTs and police reserves
            shall receive the minimum water usage free of charge for up to 2,000
            cu.ft per month.

      c)    All accounts located outside the Elgin City limits shall be charged
            for minimum usage at a rate of 2 times the above rates, i.e.
            $26.00/month for up to 2,000 cu.ft.

      d)    Charges for special services shall be as follows:
              1)  Boise Cascade Mill, utility water used from unmetered fire-line,
                  $100.00 per month; to be deposited in Water Reserve Fund.
              2)  Fee for posting final disconnect notice, "door-knocker", $10.00.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF August, 1998

                                                                            
                                                                              
        
MAYOR                                          CITY RECORDER