When any of the following words or terms is used in this chapter, it shall have the meaning ascribed to it in this section:
A. "City" means the City of Chicago, Illinois.
B. "Department of Finance" means the City's Department of Finance or any successor department of the City.
C. "Department of Water Management" means the City's Department of Water Management or any successor department of the City.
D. "Fee" means the fee, charge, rate or other amount billed to a Purchaser for water or sewer service. "Fee" does not include (i) any interest or penalties related to a Fee, or (ii) the tax imposed by this chapter, or any interest or penalties related to the tax.
E. "Person" means any natural individual, firm, trust, estate, partnership, association, joint stock company, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company, municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State of Illinois, or a receiver, trustee, conservator or other representative appointed by order of any court.
F. "Purchaser" means any person who purchases water or sewer service from the Department of Water Management.
(Added Coun. J. 9-14-16, p. 29720, § 1)