General Information
The Village treats wastewater using a wastewater stabilization lagoon treatment system. This system is operated under the guidelines of the General Wastewater Stabilization Lagoon Permit, issued and enforced by the MDEQ (Michigan Department of Environmental Quality). The permit authorizes seasonal discharges to the Holly Drain specifically the months of March, April, May, October, November and December. All discharges must occur during these months and meet permitted water quality standards. All discharges must be reported to the DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality) via Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
VILLAGE of VERNON
RESOLUTION OF WASTE WATER SERVICE RATES, FEES, TAPS, AND CHARGES
WHERE AS the Village of Vernon Sewer Ordinance authorizes the Village Council to adopt and amend rates, fees and charges necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Villages sewer system, and
WHERE AS the Village Council has reviewed the existing rates, fees and charges and has determined that changes are necessary, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Vernon Village Council adopt the rates established below:
- REU Rate - $58.07/month
- Billings as follows
| April 10 | Due by April 30 | October 10 | Due by October 31 |
| May 10 | Due by May 31 | November 10 | Due by November 30 |
| June 10 | Due by June 30 | December 10 | Due by December 31 |
| July 10 | Due by July 31 | January 10 | Due by January 31 |
| August 10 | Due by August 31 | February 10 | Due by February 28 |
| September 10 | Due by September 30 | March 10 | Due by March 31 |
- There will be a 15% discount offered to all customers wishing to pay for a year. Entire amount must be paid by April 30 of the new sewer fiscal year.
- Sewer Tap Fee – 6” = $2,000 plus village labor, material and equipment costs
- Delinquent Penalty – 10%
- High Strength Waste Surcharge
For all pounds of BOD over 200 ppm - $0.48
For all pounds of suspended solids over 200 ppm - $0.40
For all pounds of phosphate over 5 ppm - $2.65
- Unit Assignment Schedule
| Facility | Unity Factor |
| Single Family Residence | 1.0 per dwelling |
| Multiple Family Residences | 1.0 per single family residence |
| Auto Repair / Service Station | 1.0 per facility |
| Banks | 0.15 per employee station |
| Beauty Shops | 0.20 per booth |
| Cemeteries | 1.0 per cemetery |
| Churches | 0.008 per seat |
| Factories | 0.25 per 1,000 sft |
| Fire Departments | 1.0 per facility |
| Fraternal Organizations | |
| - members only | 1.0 per hall |
| - members and rentals | 2.0 per hall |
| Government Offices | 0.40 per 1,000 sft |
| Grocery Store / Markets | 0.50 per 1,000 sft |
| Libraries | 1.0 per 3 employees or fraction thereof |
| Lumberyards | 0.25 per 1,000 sft |
| Office Buildings | 0.40 per 1,000 sft |
| Post Offices | 1.0 per 3 employees or fraction thereof |
| Restaurants | |
| - meals w/ service and dishes | 1.0 per facility for every 25 seats or fraction thereof |
| - without dishes | 1.8 per facility |
| Schools | |
| - with cafeteria only | 1.0 per classroom |
| - with cafeteria and showers | 1.5 per classroom |
| Stores (other than specifically listed) | 1.0 per 5 employees or fraction thereof |
| Warehouses | 0.10 per 1,000 sft |
Note : Each facility is assigned a minimum of 1.0 REU
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Village of Vernon post the attached notice at the Village Hall and send copies to all sewer customers. Moved by Trustee Heldreth, Seconded by Trustee Borkowski. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Motion Carried. Resolution Adopted March 28, 2012