(A) An emergency ordinance imposing rationing as a measure of conserving water as authorized in this subchapter may include methods of enforcement for compliance. These methods of compliance, in addition to imposition of fines as penalties, may include the excess use charges to be imposed on any water customer exceeding the allotment set forth in the emergency ordinance for water rationing. Any monies collected through this excess use charge procedure shall be placed in a reserve or capital account for public improvements relating to water supply projects.
(B) In addition to excess use charges, noncompliance with water rationing may result ln discontinuation of service for excess use of water by a customer. Discontinuation of service may result from second or subsequent excess use occurrences of a customer during a declared critical emergency water shortage phase for which rationing has been imposed for a period of time not to exceed 48 hours. Another measure that may be taken in lieu of discontinuation of service is installation of a flow restrictor, the cost of such installation to be paid by the customer. Prior to discontinuance or interruption of service during a declared critical emergency water shortage phase for which rationing has been imposed, a customer shall be given prior written notice and afforded the opportunity to address the City Water and Sewer Commission in the nature of an appeal.
Upon discontinuance or interruption of service, costs of resuming water service must be paid by the customer prior to resuming such service.
(Ord. O-18-88, passed 7-26-88)