(A) All municipal utilities shall be billed monthly and a utility statement or statements sent to each consumer.
(B) All utilities charges shall be delinquent if they are unpaid within 21 days of the date of billing. Interest, penalties and an administrative charge on delinquent accounts shall be established by Council resolution. The city shall endeavor to collect delinquent accounts promptly. Delinquent accounts may be submitted at any time for collection of the delinquent amounts against the respective properties served. The roll shall be delivered quarterly to the Council for certification to the County Auditor for collection along with taxes. The action shall be discretionary and may be in lieu of or in addition to any other action to collect delinquent accounts.
(Prior Code, § 3.05, Subd. 1) (Ord. 203, effective 10-15-1999)