(a) Computation. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the charge for all sewage disposal services furnished by the sewage disposal system shall be computed on the basis of the sum of the base charge plus a treatment charge based upon usage as set forth in this section. The total sewer charges shall be the sum of the following separate charges:
(1) Base collection charge. To cover the cost of collection of sewage through the City system, a charge based on water meter size as set forth in the City’s fee schedule, as amended from time to time by resolution of Council.
(Ord. 87-8.Passed 6-29-87.)
(2) Treatment charge. A treatment charge, to cover the actual cost of treatment based upon usage and other necessary charges, shall be in an amount set forth in the City’s fee schedule, as amended from time to time by resolution of Council.
(Ord. 85-4. Passed 6-24-85; Ord. 86-1. Passed 5-12-86; Ord. 87-7. Passed 6-29-87; Ord. 93-4. Passed 7-26-93.)
(b) Customers Outside City. Unless otherwise provided for by contract, customers outside the City shall pay 150% of the amounts set forth in subsection (a) hereof.
(c) City Use. The City shall generally pay for sewage disposal services used by it or any of its departments at the rates set forth in divisions (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section.
(d) Connections. No connection shall be made to the sewage disposal system unless it is first authorized by the proper City authorities and unless the connection and base fees prescribed in this chapter are first paid. If an unauthorized connection is made, such connection shall be inspected as provided in this chapter and all fees and charges will be at a rate of 200% of all those provided in this chapter.
(e) Deposit. A deposit, as set forth in Section 1048.03(g), shall serve as security for the payment of sewer charges due the City.
(Ord. 2011-04. Passed 6-13-11; Ord. 2014-02. Passed 3-10-14; Ord. 2018-10. Passed 8-13-18.)