A. Capitalization Charge: Any new development on to the city's system is subject to a capitalization charge. This fee is developed by the city and charged to the customer or requestor at the time the services is applied for. The purpose of the capitalization fee is to assess new customers their proportionate share of the cost of infrastructure required to provide them service by the utility.
1. The capitalization fee or charge shall be set forth by the city council on the official fee schedule. The fee may vary depending on each utility.
B. New Accounts: Any new customer shall request a new account by using a city utility service form or application. The application, once prepared, shall be submitted to the city with any and all documents that the city requires in order to process the application. Those can include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Warranty Deed or lease agreement;
2. Photo identification;
3. Required fees and deposits set forth on the official fee schedule.
C. Previous Accounts: A customer who has a prior account with the city that has been closed or retired and has a balance owing or a balance in collection, shall pay all past-due balances before opening a new account with the city.
D. New Service Connections: A customer may seek a new service connection on a form provided by the city. The city has the right to review, approve or deny service connections if it deems it not in the interest of the city to allow such connection, in concert with any standards or requirements within the specific utility. (Ord. 608, 6-6-2023)