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Service Charges & Fees#

Fees assessed on monthly utility bill if service is requested or provided:

Description Fee
Service charge for new electric and/or water accounts (metered) $19.65
Service charge for new accounts with only non-metered services (stormwater, wastewater, wind, flat commercial electric, sprinkler clocks, cable towers and floodlights) $10.00
Manual meter reading charge following installation of advanced meters $11.00 per month
Turn-off notice fee $10.00
Reconnection fee per service for electric or water following disconnection for delinquency* $20.00
After-hours reconnect— Electric and/or Water (after 5 p.m., weekends and holidays) $85.35
Return item fee (check, electronic fund transfer, credit card, etc.) $25.00
Service charge to reinstate an account to the owner/property manager between tenants $10.00
Owner-requested repair disconnect or reconnect fee $20.00
Trip charge for special services requested by customer $19.65
Rate change, customer-initiated (after 90 days of new service) $19.65
Research/document fee per hour $20.00
Other miscellaneous charges will be based on direct costs plus 15% for indirect costs.

Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Utilities customers authorize, and consent to the City of Fort Collins and/or its outside agencies, counsel, or other agents to contact them in connection with any matters relating to unpaid past-due charges.


Did You Know?

Watering every third day helps the grass develop deeper roots and use moisture deep in the ground.

It is recommended that you aerate your lawn once a year.

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