For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHARGES FOR DEBT SERVICE. Charges levied on users of the sewage treatment system to support the annual debt service obligations of the system.
EXCESSIVE STRENGTH SURCHARGES. Charges levied on users of the sewage treatment system whose contribution contains biological oxygen demand (BOD), suspended solids (SS) or ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) in concentrations which exceed limits specified herein for such pollutants and who are permitted to make such contributions to the system by decision of the Superintendent of the city’s water and sewer system.
SEWER SERVICE CHARGES. Charges levied on all users who discharge, cause or permit the discharge of sewage into the city’s sewage treatment system. SEWER SERVICE CHARGES shall be comprised of a system of user charges, excessive strength surcharges and a system of charges for the debt service obligations of the system.
USER CHARGES. Charges levied on users of the sewage system to offset the cost of operations and maintenance of the system including normal replacement costs.
(Prior Code, § 50.01) (Ord. passed 3-6-1989)