§ 51.43 RATES.
   (A)   The suburban gas users shall pay such rates for natural gas as the city from time to time shall determine and such rates shall be known as the “suburban gas rates.” The suburban gas rates shall be as follows:
 
Suburban Rate Schedule
First 2,000 cubic feet per month
   $5.00 minimum
All over 2,000 cubic feet per month
   $1.90 per M.C.F.
 
   (B)   Provided, however, the minimum charge for each user per meter shall be $5 per month; and provided further that such minimum charge shall be deemed to be a service charge to the user and shall be charged and collected whether gas is used or not. If gas is furnished to a user who is not the owner of the premises where the gas is used, neither the owner nor the property shall be liable therefor.
(Ord. 189A, passed 9-2-58; Am. Ord. 290, passed 12-21-70; Am. Ord. 355, passed 1-27-77; Am. Ord. 379, passed 4-2-79)