(A) Setting of fees, rates, penalties and charges. The town, through its Council, may place into effect and revise from time to time by resolution a schedule of water service, connection, tap and other fees, charges, assessments (including special assessments and impact fees) and penalties to be paid by the users of the water distribution system and establish the time required for payment.
(B) Payable. All fees, rates, penalties and charges payable under the provisions of this subchapter shall be paid by the users of the water distribution system to the town through the Department.
(C) Application of collections. All fees, rates, penalties and charges collected under this subchapter shall be used for the sole purpose of constructing, owning, administering, operating, maintaining or expanding the water distribution system, or the retirement of debt incurred for same. This division (C) shall not apply to fines collected by the municipal court of the town.
(D) Timing of payment. All fees and charges payable under the provisions of this subchapter are due and payable on the mailing of notice of charges unless otherwise approved by Council. Unpaid charges shall become delinquent and shall be subject to penalty and interest charges as outlined in the latest edition of the town’s water service charge resolution.
(Ord. 04-03, passed 7-3-2003)
Cross-reference:
Usage rates and charges, see § 51.26