(A) The town may initiate collection actions to recover unpaid charges for service, damages for services improperly obtained, damage for loss or injury to any personal or real property utilized in the treatment or delivery of water or sewer services to the public or for any other reason authorized by the Town Council.
(B) (1) Upon approval of the Town Council, the town may initiate a civil action to recover unpaid charges for service, damages for services improperly obtained, damage for loss or injury to any personal or real property utilized in the treatment or delivery of water or sewer services to the public or for any other reason authorized by the Town Council.
(2) In the action, the town is authorized to seek the recovery of its costs and expenses in pursuing the civil action, including its reasonable attorney’s fees.
(C) The town may initiate criminal prosecution against any person who tampers with a meter or other measuring device or commits any other criminal act relating to the town’s water and/or sewer system.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2011)