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City Utility Office

324 West Jefferson Street
Auburn, Illinois 62615
(217) 438-6151
M - F: 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.




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Utility Fees and Rates


Deposits and Current Utility Rates

Water Service:
Water Deposit $35.00
Cost per 1,000 gallons $5.05 (Rate effective 11/1/2008)
Bulk water available at 2nd & Van Buren, near water tower... 25¢ / 60 gal.

Sewer Service:
Sewer Deposit $35.00
Cost per 100 gal water $0.28 (Rate approved 2/2/1998.)
Original City Sewer $8.50/month 
2000 City Sewer * Additional $22.50/month
* This was a $4 million project with a projected payoff in 2015.  It applies to residents south of town and some residents on the north end.

Gas Service:
Gas Deposit $70.00
Cost per 1000 cu ft Fluctuates (City cost + $2.60)
(Rate approved 10/16/2000.)
  2007 average charge was $9.63/mcf

Tap Fees for New Construction/Remodel

Water Tap Fee:

 $250.00
Includes:  saddle on main, corporation tee, curb stop & box.
Extra charges:  meter yoke, meter pit, meter lid & ring, type “K” copper, sand, CA6.
  • City brings water line from main to property line.
  • Home Owner/Contractor responsible from property line into house.

Sewer Tap Fee:

 $250.00
Includes: saddle.
  • Home Owner/Contractor brings sewer line from main to house.

Gas Tap Fee:

 No charge.
Includes: up to 100’ gas line.
  • City installs gas line to foundation and sets meter.  If gas meter is moved for additions to existing homes, there is a $100 fee plus cost of materials.
Terms:
  1. Owner's contractor(s) must be insured and drug tested.
  2. All laid-in utilities will be inspected by City during City Office hours.
  3. NO utilities will be turned on until material bills due to City are paid.
  4. Any taps made across City streets, where ditch & main is exposed, will be covered with sand up to 10 inches from top of road and CA6 to top of roadway.
  5. If a new resident has gas service for both furnace and water heater, and is, at minimum, stubbed in for gas stove and dryer, the City will reimburse for one water tap fee after the home has been inspected