(A) Monthly billing. All storm water service bills shall be rendered monthly by the town in accordance with those provisions regulating the preparation of utility service charges.
(B) Terms of payment; late charge. The storm water service charges shall be due on the payment date set out on the bill. All bills for storm water services not paid on or before the due date shall be subject to a collection or deferred payment charge of 10% on the outstanding balance. Moving from one location to another in no way absolves the customer from responsibility for any unpaid charges incurred at a previous location.
(C) Rights and responsibilities of owner. Storm water service charges shall remain the ultimate responsibility of the property owner, including all penalties, recording fees, attorney’s fees, interest, and court costs, regardless of whether the property is occupied by and the storm water service charges are billed to a tenant.
(D) Collection. Delinquent storm water service charges together with any late payment penalties may be collected in a civil action along with reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
(E) Liens for unpaid storm water service charges. Delinquent charges for storm water service charges together with any late payment penalties, recording fees, and service charges constitute a lien upon the property and may be collected in accordance with the provisions of I.C. 8-1.5-5-29, I.C. 8-1.5-5-30, and I.C. 8-1.5-5-31.
(Ord. 2018-5, passed 5-29-2018)