A. Connection, User Fees: Water system connection fees and water user fees shall be established by resolution. (Ord. 1996-O-04, 9-12-1996)
B. Previous Charges Paid Prior To Service: Before water will be turned on to any premises, all charges against the premises that are due and payable to the town for water, or any service, material or supplies pertaining thereto furnished thereon, must have been paid. (1980 Code § 14-107)
C. Billing Period: Bills for water used through meters shall be rendered monthly or quarterly. The superintendent of waterworks shall determine from time to time when monthly or quarterly meter readings shall be made and bills rendered. (1980 Code § 14-144)
D. Required Turn Off For Nonpayment: If the bills rendered are not paid within thirty (30) days after their rendition, the superintendent of waterworks shall cause the water to be turned off. (1980 Code § 14-145; amd. 2010 Code)
E. Payments Required Before Turn On: Before the water is turned on, all unpaid rates must be paid in full, together with a turn on fee as established by resolution of the town council. (1980 Code § 14-146; amd. 2010 Code)
F. Average Rate Charged Upon Failure Of Meters: When for any reason the water meter shall fail to register, or the meter cannot be read, a bill shall be rendered at the average rate of consumption for like periods of time. (1980 Code § 14-147)
G. Meter Deposits Required From Nonowners: Water takers who are not the owners of the premises on which water service is being supplied, shall pay to the water department for deposit with the town treasurer, an amount sufficient to cover the cost of water rates which may accumulate. The amount deposited shall be not less than twice any monthly or quarterly bill for water consumed over the preceding year on such premises, but in no case shall it be less than ten dollars ($10.00). Water users who are buying under contract or bond for deed premises to which water service is being or is to be supplied shall be deemed owners under this section and need not furnish the deposit herein required. Contractors applying for new water service, claiming to be owners of the property involved, shall be required to make deposits as hereinabove specified. The provisions of this subsection shall apply alike to all water consumers receiving water service, whether within or without the corporate limits of the town. (1980 Code § 14-152)
H. Power Of Town Council To Change Rates: Nothing herein contained shall prohibit the town council from amending, altering or adding to the provisions of this chapter in relation to the water supply or the rules or regulations which may be adopted in conformity therewith; provided, that no alteration in water rates shall apply to any permission given or contact made for the use of water, until after the expiration of such permission or contact. (1980 Code § 14-155)