(a) All unpaid water rents shall become due and payable on the fifteenth day of each month (excepting if the fifteenth happens to fall on a weekend or Village-recognized holiday, then the next work day) following receipt of the bill. After the due date, a ten percent (10%) late fee shall be assessed against any unpaid water and sewer charge(s). Accounts not cleared by thirty days from the date of issue shall be considered as being delinquent and water service shall be discontinued at any time thereafter.
(b) The Village shall endeavor to give proper notice of water and/or waste water charges, but by law, cannot guarantee delivery of mail. Failure to receive notice by mail shall not excuse customers from prompt payment of bills.
(c) The Village shall accept only total and complete payments for charges billed.
(d) The owners of the property shall maintain their private piping and plumbing fixtures in good condition and no adjustments shall be made for leaks that register on water meters.
(e) Water service shall be disconnected for accounts delinquent in excess of 60 days and not resumed unless all charges, including the $50 "turn on fee", are paid in full. Service restoration by the Village will be made during normal operating hours.
(f) Payment of all charges for water used through a meter shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property upon which the meter is located. Bills may be rendered to the owner or to any other person properly in possession of the property. A change in ownership of property shall not relieve any new owner from liability for unpaid charges, some or all of which may be for water services supplied prior to his commencement of ownership. All unpaid accounts for water charges shall become a lien against the property served.
(Ord. 06-14. Passed 8-20-14.)