(a) Billing. The City will render bills for sewer service on a quarterly basis to users of the Groveport Water System. Payment of sewer bills shall be the responsibility of the property owner. Payment for sewer service shall be on the basis of water use determined by periodic reading of water meters.
(1) In cases where a sewer customer uses ground water as a source of supply, to meet all or any portion of his needs, the City retains the right to insist that such water use be measured for payment of sewer charges as long as any or all of said use is discharged to the sewer system. Exception to this practice is permitted in cases where the ground water supply is used only for fire fighters purposes. In these cases where the ground water source is used for fire fighters purposes only, no charge shall be made provided that the owner files information regarding the system capacity, water quality, nature of use together with any additional information as from time to time might be requested by the Administrator.
(2) In addition to the provision for shutting off water service, if a sewer rental charge is not paid within thirty days after it becomes due, a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount shall be added thereto. A "door tag" shall serve as the only final notice prior to disconnection. If the charge plus penalty is not paid within ninety days from date of billing, said charges shall constitute a lien on the property served and the Administrator may assess and collect said charges as provided in Ohio Revised Code section 729.49. In addition, see 925.99.
(b) Terms of Payment. Because sewer services to residents of the City are supplied by the City of Columbus terms of payment as contained hereinafter are established for the practice as it is now established.
(c) Services derived from Groveport's water supply system. The sewer rates prescribed in Sections 925.02 and 925.05 are net. If accounts are not paid within one calendar month from the date of billing, a gross rate, which is the net rate plus ten percent (10%) shall apply. The bills on overdue accounts shall be prepared and transmitted to all overdue accounts based on gross rates: If the rebilled gross rate is not paid within fifteen days from the rebilled date, the City shall have the right to shut off water services without notice; Please refer to Section 933.10 (b) Hardship Arrangement;
(d) Change of Ownership. It shall be the responsibility of property owners to whom the last or most recent bill has been sent, to notify the Administrator when any change in ownership occurs and to pay any accrued charges up to the date when such change is recorded. Failure to conform to this section shall not relieve the new owner from the payment of any unpaid current or delinquent charges, or from any penalties or procedures specified in Section 921.05. (Ord. 16-022. Passed 5-23-16.)