(A) Each structure must have its own tap. Residential taps will be assessed at a different rate than commercial or industrial. Rates will change each year according to inflation. Tap-on fees for various sizes of sewer taps shall be as follows:
4 inch tap residential $ 800.00
4 inch tap residential outside city $ 1,000.00
4 inch tap commercial $ 1,000.00
4 inch tap commercial outside city $ 1,100.00
6 inch tap commercial $ 1,500.00
6 inch tap commercial outside city $ 1,600.00
8 inch tap commercial $ 1,900.00
8 inch tap commercial $ 2,000.00
(B) In the event there are extraordinary expenses in relation to any particular tap installation due to there the particular location of the tap or a rise in the cost of materials, then the Utilities Superintendent shall set the tap fee at a reasonable amount which will fairly compensate the Utilities Department considering its expenses and need for profit margin. The tap fee will be reviewed by the Utility Commission.
(Ord. 11-1981, passed 6-2-81; Am. Ord. 5-1987, passed - -; Am. Ord. 3-1989, passed 1-21-89; Am. Ord. 1-1990, passed 1-18-90; Am. Ord. 12-1991, passed 5-24-91; Am. Ord. 9-1996, passed 6-4-96; Am. Ord. 3-2003, passed 3-4-03)