(A) Rates and charges shall be prepared, billed and collected by the town in the manner provided by law and ordinance.
(B) (1) The rates and charges for all users shall be prepared and billed monthly.
(2) The rates and charges for all users shall be billed to and paid by the owner of the property.
(3) As is provided by statute, all rates and charges not paid when due are hereby declared to be delinquent, and a penalty of 10% of the amount of the rates or charges shall thereupon attach thereto. The time at which such rates shall be paid is now fixed at 15 days after the date of mailing of the bill.
(C) In the event that it is necessary to institute any proceedings to collect any past due amount, then the owner of the property shall be responsible for all collection costs, fees, reasonable attorney fees, court costs or other expenses incurred by the town.
(D) Delinquent storm water fees and penalties shall constitute a lien against the real property against which the user fees have been imposed. Such liens shall be certified to the County Auditor and collected as provided in I.C. 36-9-23-32.
(Ord. 2013-04, passed - -2013) Penalty, see § 56.99