(A) Established. The rates charged for water service shall be as designated by resolution as adopted by the City Council from time to time.
(B) Exceptions. The rates established by resolution shall not apply to customers that enter into special contracts or agreements with the city for the provision of water.
(C) Special exemption; qualifying senior citizens.
(1) Residents of the city who qualify as set forth in this division shall be exempt from the monthly service charge for five-eighths inch by three-fourths inch and one-inch meters.
(2) The requirements for exemption shall be as follows:
(a) Sixty-two years of age or older or disabled as established by the Social Security Administration Supplemental Income Program for the aged, blind, and disabled; and
(b) 1. Household income as specified in the master fee resolution or less. HOUSEHOLD INCOME means the gross income as indicated on the State Income Tax Return. In the case of a husband and wife, it is the amount indicated on their joint return or the sum of the amounts indicated on their individual returns.
2. The household income levels may be amended from time to time by the master fee resolution.
(3) Claims for exemption shall be filed with the Finance Department between May 1 and June 30 of each year. The exemption shall apply to monthly service charges for the fiscal year between July 1 through June 30 immediately following the claim filing period. Claims shall be submitted on forms provided by the city, and all statements thereon shall be made under oath and subject to the penalties of perjury. The Finance Department may require such additional evidence as it deems necessary or appropriate in processing such claims. Any change in the qualification status of the claimant during the fiscal year of the exemption shall be immediately reported by the claimant to the Finance Department.
(4) The exemption shall be limited to service charges paid for the residence dwelling occupied by the claimant and shall apply only when the claimant contributes over 50% to the financial support of the household; and shall apply only to residents who obtained the exemption prior to April 26, 2011.
(‘66 Code, § 6-5.01) (Ord. 76-A, passed 12-17-23; Am. Ord. 766-C-S, passed 12-28-89; Am. Ord. 817-C-S, passed 7-11-91; Am. Ord. 850-C-S, passed 8-13-92; Am. Ord. 2103-C-S, passed 5-12-15)