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§ 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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