A. Water Connection And Inspection: Each water user shall pay for water connection and inspection, a fee as established in section 3-1-3 of this code, prior to issuance of the building permit.
B. User Charges: Each water user shall pay a monthly amount as established in section 3-1-3 of this code based on water used.
C. Fees For Notice Of Shutoff: A processing fee as established in section 3-1-3 of this code shall be imposed every time: 1) the city sends a notice of intent to shut off water for nonpayment of bill; and 2) the city posts a notice upon the premises of the proposed water shutoff; and 3) an owner of the property has been sent a notice of intent to shut off water for nonpayment of bill within the previous twelve (12) months; and 4) the delinquent account is paid in full or a payment plan is agreed upon with the city prior to shutoff of water service.
D. Water Shutoff And Restoration Fees: A water shutoff fee as established in section 3-1-3 of this code shall be imposed every time water service is shut off to a property. A water restoration fee as established in section 3-1-3 of this code shall be imposed every time water service is restored to a property. The city council may change the water shutoff and water restoration fees from time to time via city council resolution. (Ord. 2017-01, 1-3-2017)
E. Responsibility For Charges: All charges authorized by this chapter shall be imposed against the owner of the premises or against the owner and occupant, jointly and severally, if the premises is not owner occupied. The owner shall be responsible for monitoring and shall be liable for water supplied to the owner's property, whether the owner is occupying the property or not, and all charges shall be a lien upon the property until paid. All charges shall be due and payable as provided in this chapter or as provided by separate resolution of the city council or by administrative billing statement, if not provided in this section. Any unpaid charges shall constitute a lien against the premises from and after the date they were due and unpaid and shall be certified to the county auditor for collection with taxes. (Ord. 2012-003, 11-19-2012)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See section 9-1-2 of this title for water access charges. |