A. Meter Required: It shall be unlawful for any person to take or use water from the Village water system, except through a meter properly installed, pursuant to the ordinances of the Village.
B. Final Bill: A request to the Village for a final reading of the water meter shall be made three (3) days prior to the date the final reading is requested. Upon receipt of such request, the Village shall take a final reading and prepare a bill, which shall be paid in full prior to issuance of any real estate transfer stamp(s).
C. Procedure Sans Final Reading: In the event a final reading is not possible prior to the transfer of property for which Village real estate transfer tax stamp(s) are required, the owner, consumer or user shall pay one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the last bill or other reasonable amount as determined by the Village until a final reading is conducted. In the event the final reading shows that the owner, consumer or user still owes the Village money, said owner, consumer and/or user, as the case may be, shall promptly pay to the Village any outstanding sums. In the event the final reading shows that the owner, consumer or user has paid in excess of the amount due, the Village shall promptly refund any monies paid to the person or entity in whose name the water bill is listed on the Village records. (Ord. 94-24, 3-15-94)