§ 26-111. Penalties.

Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this Part IA shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to a fine of not more than $300; and/or to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days. Each day on which a violation shall occur shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the Township may recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, court reporter's fees, and other expenses of litigation by appropriate suit at law against the person found to have violated this Part lA or the orders, rules, and regulations issued hereunder.

(Ord. 256, 1/14/1991)

B. Water Rates, Rents and Charges .

§ 26-121. Connection Fees .

Upon notification by the Township an improved property owner shall obtain a connection permit, and pay the amount established by resolution of the Township Council to the Township as a connection fee.

(Ord. 88, § 1, 6/11/80; as amended by Ord. 212, 5/11/88; and by Ord. 222, 3/8/1989, § 2)

§ 26-122. Cost of Installing Water Lateral .

Should the improved property owner not install the necessary water lateral within 120 days after notification to the property owner, the Township may make the installation and immediately bill the property owner for the cost of such installation or institute court proceedings to require property owner to make such installation or take other action which the Township finds appropriate. Connection to a water main by an improved property owner shall only be made after such installation is approved by the Township Engineer and all permits have been obtained.

(Ord. 88, § 1, 6/11/80)

§ 26-123. Cut-off and Turn-on Charge .

A cut-off and turn-on charge shall be imposed, each in the amount that is established by resolution of Township Council.

(Ord. 68, § 2, 1/10/79; as amended by Ord. 212, 5/11/88)

§ 26-124. Meter Rates .

   1.   Quantity Charge. This schedule is applicable to all metered Customers.

      Meter Rates - $7.50 Per 1,000 Gallons Per Quarter.

   2.   Minimum Charge. Except as provided in § 26-126(2) for multiple consumer units, all metered consumers shall be subject to a quarterly minimum charge of $52.50 for the first 7,000 gallons used.

(Ord. 88, § 1(a), 6/11/80; as amended by Ord. 192, 6/11/86; by Ord. 217, 12/14/1988; by Ord. 254, 12/28/1990; by Ord. 280, 4/1/1992; by Ord. 309, 7/20/1994; by Ord. 335, 4/18/1996; by Ord. 350, 12/18/96; by Ord. 355, 3/5/1997; by Ord. 373, 11/4/1998; by Ord. 389, 11/3/1999; by Ord. 422, 6/19/2002; by Ord. 433, 3/5/2003; by Ord. 481, 12/5/2007; by Ord. 508, 12/1/2010; by Ord. 525, 10/19/2011; by Ord. 565, 8/6/2014; and by Ord. 636, 10/6/2021)