A. Determination Of Rates, Fees And Charges:
1. Sewer Service: Unless otherwise prescribed by ordinance, the rates, fees and charges, determined by the water service line and multiplier, for sewer service, facilities and benefits directly or indirectly afforded by the city sewer system shall be determined by the city council, taking into account services provided and benefits received. The city council shall, in fixing said rates, fees and charges, also take into consideration the quantity of sewage produced, and its concentration and water pollution qualities in general and its cost of disposal of sewage and stormwaters, and may be on the basis of water consumption or other equitable basis the city council considers appropriate; provided, that any rates, fees and charges shall be nearly as possible equitable in proportion to the services and benefits rendered and uniform for the services in all parts of the city. (Ord. 352, 1-6-1997; amd. 2015 Code)
2. Water Service: Unless otherwise prescribed by ordinance, the rates, fees and charges, determined by the water service meter size and multiplier, for water service, facilities and benefits directly or indirectly afforded by the city water system shall be determined by the city council taking into account services provided and benefits received necessary to maintain and operate the system. (Ord. 357, 12-1-1997; amd. 2015 Code)
B. Periodic Adjustments; Disposition Of Funds: The rates, fees and charges established for the services and facilities afforded by the city water and sewer systems shall be as adjusted from time to time by resolution of the city council duly adopted after a public hearing with notice thereof given as provided by law, to sufficiently provide in each year income and revenues adequate for the payment of the reasonable expense of operation and maintenance and for the payment of sums required to be paid into the debt service fund and for the accumulation of reserves and the making of such expenditures for depreciation and replacement of said systems. (Ord. 352, 1-6-1997; amd. Ord. 357, 12-1-1997; Res. 14-1116, 10-15-2013; 2015 Code)
C. Water Meters: Water meters shall be read monthly, except that if access cannot be gained to any premises for said purpose at the time of any meter reading, the amount of water consumed may be estimated and corrected in the next subsequent statement of charges. (Ord. 352, 1-6-1997)