(A) The sewer charge will be determined by the metered water usage, will be proportionate to the services rendered, and involves consideration of the strength and quantity of the sewage. The charge shall be $8.94 per 1,000 gallons of water usage per month, subject to a monthly minimum charge of $26.82. The sewer charge for the months of May, June, July, and August, shall be computed based upon the monthly average of the water usage for the preceding January, February, March and April of the same year, or the actual monthly usage, whichever is less, but shall not be less than the monthly minimum charge. The sewer charge shall apply to all uses of the city's sanitary sewer system except as hereinafter provided.
(B) The monthly and minimum sewer charge described above shall be based on a per residential or commercial unit and not per meter basis, such that if there is more than one user per meter (i.e., rental property, mobile home park, and the like), the charge shall be computed on a per unit or per user basis, and not on a per meter basis. No unit shall pay less than the minimum charge, which is based on the usage of 3,000 gallons.
(C) In the event there is insufficient information to reasonably calculate the monthly average of water usage for January, February, March, and April of any year, the average shall be based on estimates and calculations prepared by the Finance Officer, again on a per unit or per user basis.
(D) Sewer charges shall be billed and be due and payable with and as described for water bills, including late fees and interest on unpaid bills.
(Prior Code, § 8.0306) (Ord. 251, passed 11-10-2015; Ord. 264, passed 12-11-2018; Ord. 277, passed 7-14-2020; Ord. 292, passed 10-12-2021)