(a) Charges are a lien. Each sewer charge levied pursuant to this Chapter is hereby made a lien upon the premises charged therewith. If the account is delinquent for more than thirty days, the Finance Director may certify the amount due for the sewer charge to the County Auditor. The County Auditor shall place the same on the tax duplicate of the County together with the interest and penalties as provided by this Chapter, and cause such amount to be collected as other Municipal taxes are collected.
(b) Discontinuance of Water Service. In addition to the certification to the County Auditor as provided herein, the Finance Director is hereby authorized to and may, after the sewer charge has not been paid more than thirty days from the date it becomes due and payable, direct the Public Service Director to shut off water service to those premises for which amounts are due until the outstanding unpaid sewer charge and all penalties and interest thereon have been fully paid.
(c) Water Turn On Charge. When the water is turned off for nonpayment of charges, a charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be made for turning on the water. However, all amounts due shall be paid in full before the water will be turned on again.
(Ord. 1217. Passed 04-13-89.)
(d) Penalty On Delinquent Accounts. Any sewer bills not paid within twenty-one days of the invoice date shall be subject to a six percent (6%) penalty to be added to the total delinquent sewer bill. If the due date falls on a holiday, payment on the next business day shall not be delinquent.
(Ord. 1327. Passed 5-9-91.)
(Ord. 2003. Passed 9-7-00.)