Rates and charges for the use of the wastewater system of the city shall be based upon the methodology in the user charge system approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Revisions to the rates for total sewer service charges are to be established by resolution of the City Council, which may be enacted apart from the published ordinances as necessary to ensure sufficiency of revenues in meeting operation, maintenance and replacement costs, as well as debt service. User charges for operation, maintenance and replacement shall be subject to the annual review of the user charge system. User charges shall be the same for all customers of the system regardless of geographical boundaries. These charges and rates shall be made against each lot, parcel of land or premises which may have any sewer connections with the sewer system of the city, or which may otherwise discharge sewage or industrial waste, either directly or indirectly, into the system or any part thereof. The charges shall be based upon the quantity of water used thereon or therein.
(Ord. 257, passed 6-3-91)