A. Collections:
1. Sewer service charges, permit application charges, connection fees, sewer rental charges, monitoring charges, storm drainage charges, and other charges defined in this Chapter shall be collected by the Finance Department. (Ord. 402 N.S., 12-5-1983; 1996 Code)
2. Flat rate sewer service charges shall be paid monthly in arrears with other City utility bills. All sewer service charge revenues collected shall be retained by the City regardless of the date of termination of sewer service, and no rebates shall be for midmonth disconnections.
3. Sewer service charges based on metered water use and student average daily attendance (ADA) shall be billed monthly with other City utility bills following the month of use.
4. All other fees and charges not listed in subsection A2 and A3 of this Section shall be paid as set forth in this Chapter. Fees and charges not requiring prepayment or payment at time of issuance, shall be included on the following monthly City utility bill to the customer. (Ord. 402 N.S., 12-5-1983)
B. Delinquencies:
1. Penalty Fee: In the event the connected customer to the sewer system shall fail to pay the sewer service charge, connection fee, sewer rental charge, industrial cost recovery, monitoring fees, and other required charges and fees by the fifteenth of the month following presentation of a bill by the City therefor, a penalty for late payment in amounts established by City Council resolution shall be added to such bill, and the Finance Department shall collect such penalty in addition to the delinquent charge. (Ord. 402 N.S., 12-5-1983; 1996 Code)
2. Discontinuance Of Service: In the event the customer shall fail to pay any charges or fees described in this Chapter by the first day of the second month following presentation of a bill therefor, the City may, in addition to all other remedies it may have, discontinue furnishing sewer service by disconnecting City water service and shall not resume the same until all delinquent charges, together with any service charge necessitated by the resumption of sewer service, have been fully paid.
3. Court Action: In addition to remedies listed above under discontinuance of services, at the option of the City, the City may file a civil action against the customer for the collection of any amounts due and unpaid. Such remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy provided in this Chapter.
4. Notice Of Lien: In the event that the customer or premises shall be three (3) months delinquent in payment of any charges and fees included in the ordinance, the City shall notify the owner of the real property of such delinquency in writing and shall further notify such owner that the delinquency shall be subject to collection pursuant to provisions of subsection B5 of this Section.
5. Lien Proceedings: In the alternative, the Council pursuant to sections 5470 through 5473a of the Health and Safety Code of the State may elect to have such delinquent charges collected on the tax roll in such manner and at the same time as its general taxes and shall give the notice, hold the hearing, and prepare and file the report as to such delinquencies as required by the Health and Safety Code of the State. Such delinquent charges shall thereafter, pursuant to said Code, constitute a lien against the lot or parcel of land against which the charges have been imposed. (Ord. 395 N.S., 6-6-1983, eff. 7-1-1983)
6. Restoration Of Service: Water or sewer service shall not be restored until all charges, including the expense of removal, closing and restoration have been paid. (Ord. 402 N.S., 12-5-1983)
7. Ownership And Occupancy: Change of ownership or occupancy of premises found delinquent shall not be cause for reducing or eliminating these penalties. (Ord. 395 N.S., 6-6-1983, eff. 7-1-1983)