It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the collection of public utility rates, assessments, charges, deposits, penalties for late payments or rentals for public utilities, for service within the city boundary, and to provide a lien for public utilities furnished by the city.
('77 Code, § 17.015) (Ord. 128, eff, 2-28-52; Am. Ord. passed 9-17-84; Am. Ord. passed 3-1-93; Am. Ord. passed 7-6-99)