A. Fee Imposed: A sewer fee of $1.18 per 100 cubic feet of water used is hereby established. The determination of the amount of water used will be done in accordance with chapter 1 of this title. The sewer fee will be charged to all City of Des Plaines sanitary or combined sewer users within the City’s corporate limits. This fee shall not apply to homes serviced by Illinois American Water, or its successor, or properties served by private septic systems. (Ord. M-5-12, 2-6-2012; amd. Ord. M-14-14, 5-19-2014)
B. Collection: The City Finance Department will collect the sewer fee. The fee will be included on the City of Des Plaines utility bill.
C. Late Payment Penalty: Failure to pay the sewer fee within 21 days of the mailing of said bill will result in a 10% late penalty charge. The City may bring an action to collect any unpaid sewer fee. (Ord. M-94-07, 12-17-2007; amd. Ord. M-14-14, 5-19-2014)
D. Effective Date: The sewer fee herein provided for will be expressly retroactive to and effective for consumption used on and after January 1, 2012. (Ord. M-5-12, 2-6-2012; amd. Ord. M-14-14, 5-19-2014; Ord. M-16-23, 9-18-23)