Upon the declaration of a water supply shortage as provided in §§ 52.17 through 52.27, the governing body of the city shall have the power to adopt shortage water rates by ordinance designed to conserve water supplies. Such rates may provide for, but not be limited to: (a) higher charges per unit for increasing usage (increasing block rates); (b) extra charges for use in excess of a specified level (excess demand surcharge).
(Ord. 2005-105, passed 11-21-05; Am. Ord. 2007-91, passed 10-25-07; Am. Ord. 2009-60, passed 8-3-09)