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§ 50.095 WATER RATES.
   The rates and charges for water services furnished by the city are hereby fixed and established on a monthly basis as follows.
   (A)   Minimum water rate. The minimum water bill shall be $16.70 per month, and each water customer shall be entitled to 267 cubic feet (or less) of water in each month for such minimum charge.
   (B)   Meter rates for water usage in addition to minimum charge. Subject to the minimum monthly water rate specified above, the metered charges shall be as follows:
 
Number of Cubic Feet
Monthly Charge
First 267 cubic feet
Minimum $16.70
Next 401 cubit feet
$0.0540 per cubic feet
Next 2,006 cubic feet
$0.0456 per cubic feet
Next 4,011 cubic feet
$0.0390 per cubic feet
All over 6,685 cubic feet
$0.0326 per cubic feet
 
   (C)   The minimum water bill for a group housing complex with ten or more individual units (a UNIT, in this instance, meaning residential unit as opposed to individual building) shall be determined by multiplying the prevailing minimum water rate assessed to individual customers by a figure equal to 90% of the total units in the group housing complex.
(Prior Code, § 50.60) (Ord. 610.01, passed 9-10-1979; Ord. passed 8-13-1980; Ord. 610.01, passed 6-15-1981; Ord.610.01, passed 8-19-1996; Ord. 610.01, passed 5-1-2002; Ord. 50, passed 4-18-2005; Ord. 50, passed 11-27-2006; Ord. 50, passed 6-2-2009; Ord. 50, passed 5-19-2014; Ord. 50, passed 6-12-2017; Ord. 2018-06, passed 9-24-2018; Ord. 2022-03, passed 6-27-2022; Ord. 2023-06, passed 6-23-2023)
§ 50.096 SEWER RATES.
   (A)    The following schedule of rates shall apply to each user where sewer is available. This combined schedule includes rates, for user and debt service charges, based on the volume of metered or estimated water consumption.
Sewer Rate Schedule
(Based on Water Consumption)
Water Consumption per Month
Combined
Sewer Rate Schedule
(Based on Water Consumption)
Water Consumption per Month
Combined
First 267 cubic feet
$21.12*
Next 401 cubic feet
$0.0717 per cubic feet
Next 2,006 cubic feet
$0.0646 per cubic feet
Next 4,011 cubic feet
$0.0529 per cubic feet
Over 6,685 cubic feet
$0.0561 per cubic feet
NOTES TO TABLE:
*Minimum bill
 
   (B)   Normal monthly billings for sewer service shall be determined on the basis of each user’s metered water consumption and rates provided in division (A) above. It is recognized in the assessment of such charges that not all metered water consumption is returned to the sewers. For the purpose of assessing service charges equitably, the average percentage of metered water consumption returned to the sewer is deemed to be 90%. Where it can be evidenced that the proportion of metered water consumption actually returned to the treatment system by an individual customer is significantly different from 90%, service charges shall be determined on the basis of actual wastewater discharge. In this event, the volume of wastewater discharge shall be determined by using additional water meters to segregate water consumption that is returned to the sewers and/or actual metering of wastewater flows and/or any other procedure agreed upon by the user and Superintendent of the city sewer system as a reasonable method of determining flows. The city reserves the right to require the installation of additional water meters and/or wastewater flow meters for the purpose of determining actual monthly wastewater flows.
   (C)   In the event that the Superintendent shall permit a user to discharge wastes to the sewage works having an average biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) content in excess of 250 mg/liter and/or an average suspended solids (SS) content in excess of 300 mg/liter and/or an average ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) content in excess of 25 mg/liter, the user shall pay a surcharge based upon the excess strength of its wastes.
   (D)   The following surcharge rates shall apply to each user of the sewage works that has received permission from the Superintendent to contribute excessive strength sewage.
 
Surcharge Rates
BOD
$0.21 per pound
NH3-N
$0.82 per pound
SS
$0.21 per pound
 
   (E)   Commercial out of city sewer rates. The following schedule of rates shall apply to each out of city user where sewer is available. This combined schedule includes rates, for user and debt service charges, based on volume of meter usage.
 
Commercial Out of City Sewer Rate Schedule
(Based on Meter Usage)
Sewer Usage per Month
Combined
First 267 cubic ft.
$26.32* minimum
All over 267
$0.07 per cubic ft.
NOTES TO TABLE:
*Minimum rate
 
(Prior Code, § 50.61) (Ord. passed 3-6-1989; Ord. 610.01, passed 8-19-1996; Ord. 50, passed 4-18-2005; Ord. 50, passed 11-27-2006; Ord. 50, passed 6-2-2009; Ord. 50, passed 5-19-2014; Ord. 50, passed 6-12-2017; Ord. 2018-06, passed 9-24-2018; Ord. 2022-03, passed 6-27-2022; Ord. 2023-06, passed 6-23-2023)
§ 50.097 CONNECTION CHARGES.
   (A)    The waterworks connection (tap-in) charge applicable to all customers shall be $50, plus a $950 installation fee for three-fourths-inch and one-inch water service. The installation fee shall include labor, tubing, meter box and appurtenances for water service from existing water main to within property line, or a maximum of 75 feet. On service lines longer than 75 feet, the subscriber shall pay for additional tubing and labor involved.
   (B)   Service larger than one inch shall be charged $50 (tap-in) charge plus the actual cost of meter installation, plus the cost of the meter. The sewer connection (tap-in) charge shall be $50, plus a $950 installation fee for four-inch and six-inch sewer service. The fee shall include labor, pipe, fitting and appurtenances for sewer service from existing main to within property line or a maximum of 50 feet from existing main. On lines longer than 50 feet, the subscriber shall pay for additional pipe and labor involved.
   (C)   Sewer services larger than six inches shall be charged $50, plus actual cost on the installation.
   (D)   In the event a second meter is desired on the same lot or parcel of land, and it is deemed suitable by the Superintendent, a tee connection may be made for a fee of $25, plus a $50 installation fee. All permanent units or structures, whether housekeeping or business, shall have their own separate meter, with the following exceptions.
      (1)   Trailer parks, apartment buildings or office complexes may, at the owner’s discretion, be allowed the use of one meter; providing, however, that, the owner or management is responsible for the water service charges.
      (2)   Two units which are located on the same lot or parcel of land, one of which is considered temporary, may be allowed the use of one meter, if the owner of the property will be responsible for payment of the charges for water service, which shall include a double flat prevailing rate, any additional water over the amount allowed in the double flat rate will be billed at the regular rate as shown on the water bill.
(Prior Code, § 50.62) (Ord. passed 6-3-1974; Ord. 610.01, passed 9-10-1979; Ord. passed 9-2-1997; Ord. 2023-05, passed 6-23-2023)
§ 50.098 METER DEPOSITS.
   (A)   The service deposit for residential water and sewer subscribers will be $60. This deposit shall be retained by the city water and sewer system as security to be applied to final bill at termination of service. Any balance of deposit shall be refunded to the subscriber.
   (B)   Satisfactory credit history may be accepted in lieu of monetary deposit. A satisfactory credit history is one who has previously maintained service with city water and sewer system for a minimum of 12 months, and not received more than three past due notices, or one who has closed out prior accounts with the city water and sewer system in an acceptable manner.
   (C)   A subscriber with satisfactory credit may have service in more than one location. However, if any one account becomes delinquent, all accounts are considered past due and service will be terminated.
   (D)   Persons applying for commercial water and sewer service may be required to make a deposit equal to the estimated charge for two months service. After 12 months satisfactory service, such subscriber may request a reduction and partial refund of deposit, which shall be freely granted by the City Council; provided, such subscriber has maintained satisfactory credit as set forth.
(Prior Code, § 50.63) (Ord. passed 10-9-1989)
§ 50.099 BILLING AND COLLECTION.
   (A)   The rates or charges as set forth in this subchapter shall be billed monthly, on statements which shall be issued on or about the last day of each month, and all bills for such water or sewer service shall be considered due and payable 16 days after the date of issue. If a bill is not paid within 16 days after the date of issue, the bill shall be considered delinquent, and there shall be imposed a penalty on each bill not so paid, in an amount equal to 10% of the charges (other than sales tax) shown on the face amount of the delinquent bill.
   (B)   The city may serve a customer written notice of his or her delinquency and of the fact that the customer is entitled, upon written request, to a hearing on the question of termination of service. If the bill is not paid within ten days after the mailing of such notice, and if no hearing is requested, or if a hearing is requested and timely held, and such customer’s delinquency is thereby established, the city may disconnect the water service of the customer without further notice. If any deadline date falls on a Sunday or legal holiday, the deadline shall not expire until the next secular day thereafter.
(Prior Code, § 50.64) (Ord. 610.01, passed 9-10-1979)
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