Charges for electric, water, and sewer utility services as well as sanitation and stormwater service provided by or through the city shall be billed jointly on a monthly basis. The Electric Superintendent and Public Works Director shall read, or cause to be read, water and electric meters on or around the first day of each month. Utility bills shall be mailed before the end of each month, and shall be due upon receipt and payable by the tenth day of the following month. Bills paid after the tenth day of each month shall be deemed delinquent and have a penalty charge of 10% of said services added thereto. The city may discontinue service two weeks after the delinquent date pursuant to § 50.03. Once discontinued, service shall not be recommenced except upon payment of a reconnection fee in an amount set by ordinance of the City Council. The city may also take any action authorized by law to effect collection of the delinquent charges.
(Ord. 2122, passed - -2023)