(A) In order that the rates and charges for sewage services may remain fair and equitable and be in proportion to the cost of providing services to the various users or user classes, the town shall cause a study to be made within a reasonable period of time following the first 12 months of operation, subsequent to the completion of the improvement project. The study shall include, but not be limited to, an analysis of the costs associated with the treatment of excessive strength effluents from industrial users, volume and delivery flow rate characteristics attributed to the various users or user classes, the financial position of the sewage works and the adequacy of its revenue to provide reasonable funds for operation and maintenance, replacements, debt service requirements and capital improvements to the waste treatment systems.
(B) Thereafter, on an annual basis, within a reasonable period of time following the normal accounting period, the town shall cause a similar study to be made for the purpose of reviewing the fairness and equity of the rates and charges for sewage services on a continuing basis. The studies shall be conducted by officers and/or employees of the town, or by a firm of certified public accountants and/or a firm of consulting engineers which firms shall have experience in these studies.
(Ord. 1975-4, passed 12-16-1975)