Glasgow Primacy Fee ordinance (§ 700.140)
Chapter 700: Water and Sewer · Article II. Water Regulations
In short: Water customers are charged the state "Primacy Fee" once a year in December, listed separately as a "State fee" on the water bill. The city's figure is presumed accurate unless challenged within 30 days after the fee becomes delinquent.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. When Collected. The Missouri State "Primacy Fee" will be collected annually in the month of December. This fee will be stated separately on the customer's water bill as a "State fee."
B. Amount Of State Fee. The charge assessed against each customer of the City utility as established by the State is set out on the Missouri Department of Natural Resources site, here: https://dnr.mo.gov/water/business-industry-other-entities/permits-certification-engineering- fees/water-fees/public-drinking. The City shall use its records to determine the initial fee, which unless challenged within thirty (30) days after the date the fee becomes delinquent shall be conclusively presumed to be accurate.
C. Authority Of City Clerk. The City Clerk is directed to obtain the necessary services and supplies to comply with the decision, including new State billing forms and computer programming services as required.
Official source: City of Glasgow official Code of Ordinances (online), § 700.140
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.