IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW
JANUARY 2025
RATE INCREASES FOR WATER AND SEWER
At the December 17, 2024 City Council meeting, Ordinances were adopted to amend the water and sewer rates for the City of Plainview. These rates will be reflected on your bill received the end of January 2025 and due February 15, 2025.
Ordinance #1002 – Amend Section 3-109 of the Plainview Municipal Code to Increase Water Rates
Water Rates Within Corporate Limits:
METER FEE, per month: $37.00
Gallons used per month, per 1,000 gallons: $2.00
Water Rates Outside Corporate Limits:
METER FEE, per month: $37.00
Gallons used per month, per 1,000 gallons: $2.00
Ordinance #1003 – Amend Section 3-212 of the Plainview Municipal Code to Increase Sewer Rates
Sewer Rates
Residential Customers, per month: $23.00, plus $2.50/1,000 gallons, based on winter usage
Commercial Customers, per month: $29.00, plus $2.50/1,000 gallons, based on winter usage
Non-resident Customers: Any sewerage system user located outside the corporate limits shall pay at a rate which is exactly double the above rates, depending upon what type of service is used by said user
DOG KENNEL AND DOG LICENSING FEES
The City of Plainview has constructed and will now operate an animal control facility for the purpose of impounding seized and stray dogs that are taken into custody by the Plainview Police Department. Any dog that is impounded by the Plainview Police will be subject to a daily boarding fee of $25 per day until they are released to their owner. Owners must show proof of vaccinations and registration with the City of Plainview prior to the animal being released. After dogs have been held for five (5) days, they will become property of the municipality.
Dog licenses are $25 for a lifetime tag with proof of current rabies vaccination. All dogs that reside in City limits over the age of 6 months are required to be licensed with the City of Plainview. Dogs impounded by the Plainview Police will be subject to dog at large, boarding and registration fees, along with appropriate vaccinations if necessary.
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SURCHARGES/ONLINE UTILITY BILL PAYMENT
At the January 14, 2025 council meeting, the city council approved for the use of the Payport for Point-of Sale payments. Payport will allow our customers to pay via credit card, debit card, cash and check. We will be able to accept over the counter and online transactions, with a payment link provided on the City of Plainview website for utility bill payments. Convenience fees for the use of cards and online transactions will be paid for by the customer at the time of sale. We are working on setting up this system and will provide information when the online payment link is available for use.
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