(A) Notice.
(1) When property abuts upon any public street or alley along which a water main has been constructed, the owner of any dwelling or commercial establishment shall connect such dwelling or commercial establishment with the municipal water system within 90 days after the date of mailing or delivery of the official notification to do so. The notice shall be given to the owner in writing by the City Administrator on order of the City Council. If the owner is not in residence at the property, notice will be sent to the owners' place of business or residence, or the address as listed with the County on the tax rolls.
(2) When a private well or water supply has been in use prior to the construction of a water main in the street or alley abutting the property upon which the dwelling or commercial establishment is located, the owner of the building making use of the private water supply shall comply with this section when the private water supply is in need of repair or reconstruction, or within two years of the completion of the water main, or within two years of the date of passage of this chapter, whichever occurs first.
(B) Assessment. After the installation or connection has been completed pursuant to Council resolution, the City Administrator shall serve a written notice of the assessment upon the owner or a representative directing payment of the assessment to the City Administrator within ten days after service of the notice. If the assessment is not paid within ten days, the City Administrator shall certify the amount to the County Auditor for collection in the same manner as other special assessments. The Council may by resolution spread the assessment over a three-year period. Interest on the assessment shall be charged at the rate of 8% per annum.
(Ord. 315, passed 5-1-2006; Ord. 315, passed 3-22-2017)