(A) Upon a declaration of mandatory conservation or a declaration of water shortage emergency as provided herein, or at such other times as the Council deems necessary, the Council may adopt water shortage rates designed to encourage conservation of water. Such rates may provide for, but shall not be limited to:
(1) Higher charges per unit for increasing usage (increasing block rates);
(2) Uniform charges for water usage per unit of use (uniform unit rate);
(3) Extra charges for use in excess of a specified level (excess demand surcharge); or
(4) Billing discounts for conserving water beyond specified levels.
(B) Further, due to situations brought on by drought or other special infrastructure needs associated with a water emergency, the Town Council may decide to adopt special rates that will reflect the additional costs associated with treatment and distribution of water.
(Ord. passed 5-5-97; Am. Ord. 2021-06-05, passed 6-7-21)