(A) The utility may require from all applicants for service a cash deposit equal to the billing for the estimated amount of service to be used by the applicant for a period of 60 days as a guarantee against the non-payment of bills for service. The fee shall be a minimum of $50 for residential customers and a minimum of $ 100 for all other customers. The actual amount to be charged shall be based on the results of a credit check. However, if the applicant is the owner of real property whose credit is approved by the utility, the utility shall waive the cash deposit. Such a guarantee shall not make the guarantor liable in an amount exceeding the charge for a period of 60 days. The cash deposit minus any unpaid amounts for service rendered the customer shall be returned upon the discontinuance of service.
(B) In all cases where the monthly consumption is in excess of that covered by the deposit, the utility may increase the amount of deposit required, but the deposit shall not exceed an amount for an estimated 60-day period.
(C) The original deposit certificate to the customer should be presented when the deposit is refunded.
('75 Code, § 6.07) (Am. Ord. 16-17, passed 11-14-16)