Utility service to an applicant may be denied until all applicable regulations have been met, and for the following reasons:
(A) Inadequate facilities. If applicant’s facilities or installation is of such a nature that satisfactory or safe service cannot be given, which includes, but is not limited to, a properly installed septic system on property with residential quarters;
(B) Indebtedness. If applicant has any outstanding indebtedness to the Utility Department; and if such indebtedness is in dispute, the applicant will be served by the town utilities upon posting a pre-settlement deposit for the disputed amount, to be retained by the town until such date that a final determination is made. Upon settlement, the deposit shall either be refunded or retained by town. Indebtedness shall include, but not be limited to, the prior charges for service at the specified address, an obvious attempt to circumvent paying the utility bill at such residence is made by attempting to place the service in a family member or relative’s name or the establishing of service in a friend’s name, all the while maintaining residency and the account is delinquent. Indebtedness shall also include moving into a residence where an account is in a friend or family member’s name while customer’s account is delinquent; or
(C) Prior unpaid balances. An applicant with a prior unpaid balance will be denied new service until the previous outstanding balance is paid in full. Further, in addition to the stipulated deposit, you will be required to pay an additional $100 deposit.
(Ord. passed 8-26-2014)