(A) Billings. All stormwater bills shall be rendered on a yearly basis to the property, except for non-residential properties may be billed on a monthly or quarterly basis at the discretion of the Controller's Office.
(B) Terms of payment. The stormwater service charges prescribed in § 53.22 shall be due on the payment date set out on the bill. It shall be a violation of this chapter to fail to pay a stormwater service bill when due. All bills for stormwater services not paid on or before the due date, which due date shall be approximately 30 days after the bill is rendered, shall be subject to a collection or deferred payment charge of 10% on outstanding balance.
(C) Collection. Delinquent charges for stormwater services, 10% penalty, recording fees and service charges may be made a lien upon the property when the delinquent party is the property owner and may be collected in accordance with the provisions of IC 36-9-23. In addition, the city may recover the amount of the charges for services, 10% penalty and reasonable attorney's fees in a civil action and may foreclose liens established by this chapter in accordance with IC 36-9-23.
(Ord. 082018, passed 8-20-18)