(a) After January 1, 1999, there is hereby levied and charged upon each lot, parcel of land or premises having a connection with the Sanitary Sewer system, or otherwise discharging sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids either directly or indirectly into the system, a sewage surcharge payable as hereinafter provided for the purpose of paying Indebtedness of the City of Canfield sanitary sewer collection system. The sewer surcharge shall be determined as follows:
(1) For each ten thousand dollars ($10,000) of Indebtedness, a maximum of $.028 per thousand gallons can be charged for each such lot, parcel of land or premise, based upon the quantity of water used thereon or therein as same is measured by the municipal water meter therein used, or other meters installed or approved by the Division of Water and Sewer. The aforestated charges of $.028 per thousand gallons shall be applicable to all categories of sewer users. Adjustments to this sewer surcharge will be made periodically by the Finance Director.
(b) The charges contained in this section shall only be assessed in the event of indebtedness in the sanitary sewer system and will only remain in effect until the Indebtedness is repaid.
(Ord. 2016-40. Passed 12-21-16.)