The definitions contained in section 8-1-2 of this title regulating the operation of the combined waterworks and sewerage system for the city shall apply to this chapter, and, unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this chapter shall be as set out in this section:
BASIC USER CHARGE: The basic assessment levied on all usage of the public sewer system.
REPLACEMENT: Expenditures for obtaining and installing equipment, accessories or appurtenances which are necessary during the service life of the treatment works to maintain the capacity and performance for which such works were designed and constructed. The term "operation and maintenance" includes replacement.
SEWERAGE FUND: The principal accounting designation for all revenues received in the operation of the sewerage system.
SURCHARGE: The assessment in addition to the basic user charge which is levied on those persons whose wastes are greater in strength than the concentration values established in section 8-2-8-1 of this chapter.
USEFUL LIFE: The estimated period during which the collection system and/or treatment works will be operated and shall be thirty (30) years from the date of start up of any wastewater facilities constructed with a state grant.
USER CHARGE: A charge levied on users of treatment works for the cost of operation and maintenance and a debt service.
WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGE: The charge per a one month period levied on all users of the wastewater facilities. The service charge shall be computed as outlined in section 8-2-8 of this chapter and shall consist of the total of the basic user charge, and a surcharge, if applicable.
WATER SERVICE CHARGE: The charge for a one month period levied on all users of the combined waterworks and sewerage system for water service. (Ord. 146, 1980)