The Council may authorize discontinuance of water service to a lot or parcel of land served for which a statement of charges remains unpaid 20 days from the 1st day the utility bill is delinquent. You may, before the 20 days, contact City Hall and request a public hearing on this matter if you believe the amount stated is not actually due and unpaid. On the 21st day of delinquency, you will receive a door hanger stating you will have 4 days to pay your bill in full. That will be your final notice and then water will be shut off. Prior to reactivation of water service due to an involuntary shut-off, the owner shall pay a reactivation fee as set forth in the city fee schedule. The city may also discontinue service to any water consumer without notice for necessary repairs or, upon notice as provided in § 51.05, for nonpayment of charges, or for violation of rules and regulations affecting utility service. The city Maintenance Supervisor, or any authorized city employee, to protect the public health and safety and in order to protect the public water supply and/or private property, may order the city water service immediately disconnected to any property upon determining that any of the following conditions exist:
(A) The property is vacant;
(B) The property is unsecured;
(C) The property is determined to be uninhabitable or unsuitable for occupancy;
(D) Other utilities to the property providing heat and/or light have been shut off;
(E) The property has plumbing that is failing or unsafe;or
(F) That running water to the property creates an unsanitary or unsafe condition to anyone who may enter the property; or
(G) The property owner or occupant has refused access by authorized officials as authorized by this chapter.
(Ord. 2011-06-07B, passed 6-7-2011; Am. Ord. 2011-06-07E, passed 6-7-2011; Am. Res. 2022-05-03B, passed 5-3-2022)