Water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, street lights, and recycling fees are billed quarterly. Final bills are generated several times a month when a property is sold. Delinquent utility bills are certified to property taxes as special assessments annually. A certification fee of $50.00 is added to all accounts that transfer to special assessments.

On December 11, 2023, the City Council approved the utility rates for billings after January 1, 2024. Based on these rates, the minimum bill for residential accounts is $175.08 per quarter or $125.84 if you qualify for the senior sewer rate. These minimum amounts assume no water usage during the quarter.

Water Utility (Resolution 2023-120)

Residential Accounts

Water meters are read by the Public Utilities department in the week prior to billing. Meters that do not provide a reading will be estimated based on prior usage.

Base

• $22.79 quarterly charge

Water Conservation Rates

• 0 to 30,000: $3.80 per 1,000 gallons
• 31,000 to 60,000: $4.74 per 1,000 gallons
• 61,000 and greater: $7.07 per 1,000 gallons

Charge for Damaged Meter

The Public Utilities Division is responsible for maintaining all water meters in the system. However, the cost of repairing water meters damaged through the negligence of a property owner, tenant, or agent will be charged to the owner of the meter. The City will charge a $149.00 fee for any stolen or damaged meter (5/8" or 3/4") due to negligence (i.e. tampering, external physical damage, excessive heat or cold temperatures), etc. The Public Utilities division will replace or repair meters found to be worn or defective, and you as a customer are required to allow access to the meter at reasonable times for such replacement or repair.

Commercial Accounts

Water meters for commercial accounts are read at the same time as residential meters by the Public Utilities Department. Minimum billings for commercial accounts are based on meter size:

Usage charges for commercial accounts are $5.06 per 1,000 gallons used.

Sanitary Sewer Utility (Resolution 2023-121)

Sanitary sewer is billed as a flat fee for residential accounts. A senior rate is available for those who qualify. (Senior Sewer Rate Application Form) Billing for non-residential accounts is based on gallons of water used during the quarter.

Residential:

• Single-Family: $109.38
• Apartment: $76.55 per unit
• Senior rate: $60.14

Non-residential:

• $4.61 per 1,000 gallons water used

Storm Drainage Utility (Resolution 2023-122)

Storm drainage fees are billed as a flat fee, based per lot for most residential customers and per acre for non-residential and multiple family residential.

Street Light Utility (Resolution 2023-123)

Street light fees are billed as a flat rate, based on dwelling units for residential customers and per acre for non-residential customers.

Residential, Per Dwelling Lot:

• Single, Double, and Multi-family Residential: $7.91

Non-residential and Multi-family Residential, Per Acre:

• Parks: $12.54
• Schools, Government Buildings, Churches: $25.07
• Retail and Service Office: $37.59
• Commercial and Industrial: $37.59

Recycling Utility (Resolution 2023-124)

The City of Brooklyn Center is a member of the Hennepin Recycling Group (HRG). Residential recycling is picked up every other week on your regular trash day. For billing questions, please call (763) 569-3390. If you have questions about recycling service, you can contact the Program Administrator at (763) 493-8007 or go to HRG’s website at www.HRG-recycling.com.

• Residential, per Household: $15.42

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