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Subd. 1. Costs. The cost of the street lighting utility system are the administrative costs, capital costs, maintenance, and energy costs associated with the operation of the street lighting utility system.
Subd. 2. Fees. The City Council shall, by ordinance, establish a fee schedule to pay for the cost of the street lighting utility system. The City Council shall apportion the cost of the system against all developed property in the city. Residential property shall be charged based upon a per-unit charge and all other property shall be charged based upon a front foot charge.
Subd. 3. Billing. Street lighting fees shall be billed with water and sewer utility bills.
Subd. 4. Exemptions. The following land uses are exempt from any fees for street lighting costs:
1. Public street right-of-way;
2. City-owned land;
3. Railroad right-of-way;
4. Cemeteries; and
5. Undeveloped property.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 12-11-2013)
Any street lighting service charges in excess of 90 days past due on October 1 of any year may be certified to the county for collection with real estate taxes as a special assessment. An administrative charge of $25 shall be added to each street lighting service charge so certified. In addition, the city may bring a civil action or to take other legal remedies to collect unpaid charges.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 12-11-2013)