Any consumer feeling himself or herself aggrieved by reason of any controversy with the Public Works Director or cashier may appear before the Mayor and Council and present his or her grievance. Any consumer who considers himself or herself aggrieved by being required to pay the charge demanded for the use of water, or for the resumption of water service after the same shall have been shut off, shall pay such charge under protest, in which event the Public Works Director or Cashier shall write on the receipt given such consumer the words “Paid Under Protest.” Such consumer may then present verified claim in the manner provided for presenting claims to the Mayor and Council for a refund of the amount so paid under protest. Such claims shall then be considered by the Mayor and Council in the same manner as other claims against the city.
(Prior Code, § 51.014)