Whittemore Iowa
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Whittemore Municipal Utilities
The incorporated town of Whittemore dates back to 1891. In the fall of 1891, thirteen years after the town had begun, it was decided some kind of organization should be formed. At an election on December 12, 1891, the voters agreed to incorporate. The land taken into the Corporation at that time included all of sections 5,6,7,8 and portions of 17 and 18. At that meeting, G.E. Boyle was elected the first mayor, A.Yale the first town clerk and J.M. Farley, C.C. Sampson, A. Schmitt, Henry Goetsch and Emil Chrischilles made up the first city council. The first town assesor was Joe DeGraw, first town marshall was J.F. Smith and H.S. Daily was the first street commissioner. During the winter of 1894-95, the town well was drilled and casing put down to solid rock while Mayor Boyle was in office. In 1908 the importance of putting in a water system was brought up and on December 19,1910 an election was held and the proposition carried. The committee decided to use large pressure tanks for the water system. Purchasing of materials and construction of the plant was kept under supervision of the council. The town hall and pumping station, 32 x 43 feet, was constructed of cement blocks. The lower floor below street level contained the pressure tanks and machinery and the upper floor had a room for fire equipment and the rest of the building was used as council chambers and voting place. The first digging of mains began on July 10,1911 and the last ditch was filled on October 18, 1911. All water mains were laid six feet in the ground and each joint was tested for two hours under 80 pounds of pressure before being covered. Water was turned on at the Engler Restaurant on August 20, 1911 and in the A.E. Lien Drug Store on August 21, 1911. Running water had come to Whittemore!
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PAYING YOUR UTILITY BILL:
Electronic Payment
Contact the office for auto debit information.
Postal Mail
You can mail your payment to:
Whittemore Municipal Utilities
315 Fourth St.
Whittemore, IA 50598
Drop Box Slot
The drop box slot can be found on the outside of the main entrance of City Hall.
Walk In
You can make payments at City Hall weekdays between 8:00 am Noon, and 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM.
ELECTRIC RATES:
1. Residential Rate. This residential rate shall be applicable to the total amount of kilowatts used by each residential customer each month.
First 50 kWh at $.13569 per kWh
Next 150 kWh at $.08042 per kWh
Next 300 kWh at $.06814 per kWh
Next 1500 kWh at $.06508 per kWh
Next 1000 kWh at $.06200 per kWh
Balance at $.06140 per kWh
Minimum Bill ~ 50 kWh at $6.78 plus appropriate taxes
2. Commercial Rate. This commercial rate shall be applicable to the total amount of kilowatts used each month by each nonresidential customer at one location.
First 50 kWh at $.13330 per kWh
Next 50 kWh at $.08381 per kWh
Next 1900 kWh at $.07143 per kWh
Next 1000 kWh at $.06805 per kWh
Next 2000 kWh at $.06243 per kWh
Next 5000 kWh at $.05962 per kWh
Next 5000 kWh at $.05680 per kWh
Balance at $.05624 per kWh
Minimum Bill ~ 39 kWh at $5.20 plus appropriate taxes
3. Whittemore Housing Units. The Whittemore Housing Units having 1 electric meter for six apartments shall be charged as follows:
First 1800 kWh per meter at $136.60
Next 200 kWh per meter at $.06814 per kWh
Next 1500 kWh per meter at $.06508 per kWh
Next 1000 kWh per meter at $.06200 per kWh
Balance per meter at $.06140 per kWh
Minimum Bill ~ 1800 kWh at $136.60 per unit with six apartments
The Whittemore Housing Units having 5 electric meters for four apartments shall be charged as follows:
First 1200 kWh of total usage recorded by the five meters at $96.77
Next 200 kWh at $.06814 per kWh
Next 1500 kWh at $.06508 per kWh
Next 1000 kWh at $.06200 per kWh
Balance per meter at $.06140 per kWh
Minimum Bill ~ 1200 kWh at $96.77 per unit with four apartments
4. Every potential customer shall pay a $10.00 connect fee, if service was disconnected by previous customer.
5. Monthly Billing. The monthly bills for all utility services shall be mailed on or about the 5th day of the following month. Bills shall be due and payable by the 20th of the month. Those bills not paid by that date shall be increased by ten (10%) percent. That bill must be paid in full before any payment may be accredited to any consequent bills.
METER CHARGE.
Residential ~ $10.00 plus applicable taxes, per meter, per month
Commercial ~ $10.00 plus applicable taxes, per meter, per month
Industrial (A I Processors & MaxYield Coop) ~ $10.00 plus applicable taxes, per meter, per month
1. User Fee. A flat water user fee of $9.00 per month, regardless of the amount of the consumption by the customer. Such amount is necessary to retire the indebtedness, operating and maintenance, and reserve necessary for maintaining the water system.
2. Consumption Charge. The rate shall be applicable to the total gallons metered and used by each customer per month:
A. Residential Rate:
First 1,000 gallons used per month @ $8.081 (Minimum Bill)
Next 6,000 gallons used per month @ $1.889 per 1,000 gallons
Next 8,000 gallons used per month @ $1.597 per 1,000 gallons
Next 15,000 gallons used per month @ $1.307 per 1,000 gallons
Next 20,000 gallons used per month @ $1.162 per 1,000 gallons
All over 50,000 gallons used per month @ $1.016 per 1,000 gallons
B. Commercial Rate:
First 1,000 gallons used per month @ $9.245 (Minimum Bill)
Next 6,000 gallons used per month @ $1.889 per 1,000 gallons
Next 8,000 gallons used per month @ $1.597 per 1,000 gallons
Next 15,000 gallons used per month @ $1.307 per 1,000 gallons
Next 20,000 gallons used per month @ $1.162 per 1,000 gallons
Over 50,000 gallons used per month @ $1.016 per 1,000 gallons
C. Whittemore Housing Units. The minimum consumption charge shall be
$8.081 for 1,000 gallons per apartment per month. All excess water
at each housing unit (total usage on meter, minus 1,000 gallons for each
apartment therein) shall be figured using the residential rate chart
listed in paragraph A of this subsection.
3. METER CHARGE
A. Residential: $6.00 plus applicable taxes, per meter, per month
B. Commercial: $6.00 plus applicable taxes, per meter, per month
RATE OF SEWER RATE AND MANNER OF PAYMENT. The rate of sewer rent shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the water consumption charge for each premises. The rent shall be paid with the water bill at the same time as payment of the water bill is due and under the same conditions as to penalty for late payment, at the office of the City Clerk, beginning with the next payment after the enactment of this ordinance, or, if connection has not been made, after the connection to the sewer system is made.
Container Specifications. Waste Storage containers shall comply with the following specifications:
Each premise shall be required to bag all solid waste materials, and the following criteria shall apply:
(1) Only the color-coded "City of Whittemore" bags will be picked up.
(2) Any item not enclosed in the approved bags will be assessed a surcharge dependent upon the specific item.
(3) No appliances shall be collected.
(1) Schedule of Fees. The fees for solid waste collection and disposal service and recycling, used or available, are:
1. All premises (residential, rural, business and apartment units): $13.04 per month for monthly recycling (residential only) and for the collection consisting of approved color-coded "City of Whittemore" bags. Approved bags will consist of two (2) sizes, and will be as follows:
13 gallon (40 pound limit) - 50 cents each
33 gallon (40 pound limit) - $1.00 each
Current Commercial/Business recycling charges shall apply to individual businesses who indicate they wish to participate in the once-a-month Commercial Collection (Recycling) Program.
2. Color-coded "City of Whittemore" bags will be available for purchase at City Hall and designated local businesses during regular business hours.
3. Commercial Dumpsters: $35.00 per month, with extra dumps bills at $13.04 ea.
4. Industrial and Institutional rates shall be as proposed by the Director of Public
Works and approved by the City Council.
5. Any item collected that is not enclosed in an approved bag will be assessed a surcharge determined by the individual item.
Whittemore Fire Department
The Whittemore Fire Company was organized by 1913 and had Theodore Elbert as its first chief, John J. Elbert as foreman and Wm. Schackelford as assistant foreman. Other early firemen were Frank Schattschneider, Henry Kuecker, Leo Swanson, Louis Braatz, Corry Haas, L.H. Pertl, Mike C. Weir, Art Kook, Jack Knudson, Walther Kook, George Schatt, Fred Behnke, Theo. Elbert, W.F. Schakelford, Thomas Gephart, Tom White, R.H. Finnell, Harold White, and Francis Fleming... Read More
Whittemore Ambulance Service
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Energy Saving Advice
* To get the most energy savings, replace bulbs where lights are on the most, such as your family and living room, kitchen, dining room and porch with Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL's)
* Some CFL's have trouble operating in enclosed fixtures. Check the CFL's packaging for any restrictions on use.
Insulation
* A home with inadequate insulation can lose up to 40% of cool air, or 60% of heat in the winter.
* The average 10-15 year old home probably needs about 5-6 inches of additional insulation.
* An attic radiant barrier, usually made of aluminum foil bonded to paper, helps block heat flow through the roof into the house during summer. This can reduce annual energy bills by 3-8%.
Trees
* Correctly positioned shade trees can reduce indoor home temperatures by up to 20 degrees and reduce cooling costs by up to 40%.
* Well shaded neighborhoods stay 3-6 degrees cooler than those without trees.
Windows and Doors
* Storm windows and doors can reduce the amount of cooling or heating lost by 50%.
* Keep blinds and drapes closed to keep your house cooler.
* Solar screens on windows can block out 60-70% of sunlight and heat.
Water Heater
* Lower the thermostat on your water heater to no more than 120 degrees.
* Wrapping your water heater with an insulated blanket can reduce its energy use by 10-15%.
* Turn down or shut off your water heater when you will be away for extended periods.
Refrigerator and Freezer
* The refrigerator temperature should be 36-38 degrees and the freezer should be 0-5 degrees. Settings that are too low cause refrigerators and freezers to run more than needed and can increase energy use by as much as 25%.
* Make sure the doors seal properly.
* Defrost freezers before the frost exceeds a quarter inch thick. Greater frost buildup makes the freezer work harder.
* Let foods cool before placing them in the refrigerator, unless the recipe specifies otherwise. Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run more.
* Freezers work better fully loaded.
Cooking
* Oven temperature drops by 25-30 degrees every time you open the oven door.
* Microwave ovens use up to 70% less energy.
* Try to schedule your cooking time in the morning so that the kitchen heat does not contribute as much to the air conditioning use.
* If possible, shut the kitchen off from the rest of your home while cooking, and turn on the stove exhaust to help take the heat out of the kitchen.
Clothes Dryers
* Dry loads of clothes back to back to take advantage of stored heat.
* Clean the filter after every load to improve its efficiency.
* Close the door to the room the dryer is in to keep it from heating up the rest of the house.
Whittemore Ambulance Service
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