[Durham INC] City of Durham Sept./Oct. Citizens' Newsletter

Thu Sep 17 10:49:57 EDT 2009

Updated Water Rates Now in Effect

In June, the Durham City Council approved new water consumption (usage)
charges for the existing Tiered Rate structure. Rate increases were only
made to the water consumption charge for Tiers 2 through 5; there was NO
increase to the Tier 1 water consumption charge.  Additionally, there
will be NO increase to the sewer consumption charge and NO increase to
existing water and sewer service charges.  

For bills generated after August 1, 2009, the inside-city* monthly
residential rates are:

Tier 1 (0 - 200 cubic feet): $1.72 per 100 cubic feet

Tier 2 (>200 - 500 cubic feet): $2.59 per 100 cubic feet

Tier 3 (>500 - 800 cubic feet): $2.84 per 100 cubic feet

Tier 4 (>800 - 1500 cubic feet): $3.71 per 100 cubic feet

Tier 5 (>1500 cubic feet): $5.56 per 100 cubic feet

The rates above apply to single-family residential customers only.  All
non-residential and multi-family residential customers are billed at the
Tier 3 rate.  Dedicated irrigation accounts are billed at the Tier 5
rate for all water used.

For inside-city customers, the monthly sewer usage charges remain at
$3.28 per 100 cubic feet.  The water and sewer service charges, based on
meter size, will remain the same for all customers  (for example 5/8
inch meter charges will remain at $5.12 per month for water and $5.71
per month for sewer).

Based on usage, different customers will see different percentage
increases in actual bills.  For example, a residential customer using
652 cubic feet (Tier 3) would pay $3.64 more per month.  A residential
customer using 369 cubic feet (Tier 2) would pay only $1.32 more per
month.  Residential customers that stay within Tier 1 (less than 200
cubic feet per month) will not see any increase at all.  

For more information about Durham's Tiered Rates Structure and for tips
and ideas on ways to get the lowest rates, including how to follow the
new mandatory irrigation schedule, visit www.DurhamSavesWater.org
<http://www.durhamsaveswater.org/> .  

*All charges noted are for inside-city customers; outside-city customers
pay doubled rates.

Durham JobLink Mobile Unit Comes to Northgate Mall  

In an effort to reach out to the community and assist with the high
volume of traffic at the Durham JobLink Career Center, the City of
Durham, the Durham JobLink Career Center and the State Division of
Workforce Development have partnered to bring the Durham JobLink Mobile
Unit to Northgate Mall. 

Durham residents can receive job leads, conduct job searches, and submit
online applications at the Durham JobLink Mobile Unit via express
service every Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through
October 29. The mobile unit will be located in the Sears parking lot of
the Guess Road side of Northgate Mall. 

If applicants are not currently registered with Durham JobLink, they
should come prepared to receive this new "express service" after filling
out a brief registration card. 

Residents that need assistance with resume writing, career search
information, assistance with job applications or unemployment insurance
benefits should continue to use the Joblink Career Center at 1105 South
Briggs Avenue. Durham JobLink satellite sites are also available at:

*   W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville St.

*   Durham County Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro, St.

*   Oxford Manor, 3633 Keystone Place

*   Durham Technical Comm. College, 1637 Lawson St.

*   Antioch Baptist Church, 1415 Holloway St.

Citizen Satisfaction Survey Coming Your Way

Every two years, the City of Durham conducts a satisfaction survey to
determine how satisfied Durham residents are with city services.  It's
an important part of the planning process to gather input from the
citizens on a wide range of issues that have an impact on our quality of
life.  The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and will be
mailed to randomly selected residents who live within the city limits of
Durham.

"In addition to providing useful feedback about City services, the
information that is gathered helps us make critical decisions about
prioritizing City resources and helps set the direction for the future
of our community," said City Public Affairs Director Beverly B.
Thompson.

Since only a representative sample of homes will be randomly chosen from
the city's population, it is important that those who receive a survey
return it by the cutoff date.  More information regarding the survey
will be provided as the November mailing date approaches.  Findings will
be provided in January.

The Durham Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting  

Mark your calendar now for the Durham Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting,
Saturday, December 5 beginning at 4 p.m. in downtown Durham. For
information, call 560-4355 or visit the Web site
<http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/> . 

Senior Holiday Party

Durham Parks and Recreation's annual Senior Holiday Party will be held
on Tuesday, December 8 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sheraton
Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd. Tickets for the
event go on sale November 2. For information, call 560-4355 or visit the
Web site <http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/> .

Fall Leaf Collection

The Department of Solid Waste Management and Stormwater Services remind
residents that the City does not have a leaf vacuuming program.
Residents who rake or blow leaves into the street are subject to a fine.
Residents subscribing to the optional yard waste program may place up to
10 biodegradable paper bags at the curb for collection each week on
their normal service day. The yard waste cart with a current sticker
must be at the curb and filled before paper bags can be used. If a yard
waste customer has more than 10 bags, the excess will be collected the
following week or residents may call 650-4186 to schedule a bulky brush
collection.

Durham... Beyond the Headlines

It's that time of year, when organizations are looking for speakers.
The City of Durham is available to talk to you on a wide variety of
topics about your city.  For us, it's simple.  We want to build strong
partnerships with our residents by providing presentations on topics
ranging from where your tax dollars go, our water quality, code
enforcement in neighborhoods, to parks and recreation and the list goes
on...  Frankly, we want to be your best resource for getting answers to
important questions about Durham.  Call us at 560-4123 or email us at
speakersbureau at durhamnc.gov.  We're waiting...

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Your City - Your Channel

DTV8 provides programming to keep Durham informed on the important
issues and services involving citizens every day. City government
produced programs include scheduled meetings of the Durham City Council
and the Durham Planning Commission. The City also produces "City Hall
This Week," a program dedicated to informing citizens on what is going
on inside Durham's city hall, and "CityLife," a show featuring
information on current City issues and upcoming events. For a
programming schedule, or to watch DTV8 live on the Web, visit 
www.durhamnc.gov/dtv8.

Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

The City of Durham will not discriminate against qualified individuals
with disabilities on the basis of disability. Anyone requiring an
auxiliary aid or service for effective communications, or assistance to
participate in a City program, service, or activity, should contact the
office of Stacey Poston, acting ADA coordinator, voice: (919) 560-4197,
ext. 21254, TTY: (919) 560-4809; Stacey.Poston at durhamnc.gov, as soon as
possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.

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