CHAPTER 53: SEWER

Section

   53.01   Sanitary sewer system as public utility

   53.02   Definition

   53.03   Fees and deposits

   53.04   Rates and billing

§ 53.01 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AS PUBLIC UTILITY.

   The sanitary sewer system of the city is hereby declared to be a public utility and a proper source of revenue for the upkeep and maintenance of said system and for other purposes.

(1999 Code, § 53.01)

§ 53.02 DEFINITION.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   SEWAGE. All matter and material placed in the sanitary sewers of the city.

(1999 Code, § 53.02)

§ 53.03 FEES AND DEPOSITS.

   (A)   Tap inspection fee. There shall be a tap inspection fee in an amount to be determined from time to time by the city for each tap made to the city sewer lines.

   (B)   Dormant utility deposits.

      (1)   Charge levied on dormant utility deposits. The annual service charge on each dormant utility deposit in the amount of $5 per year is repealed.

      (2)   “Dormant utility deposit” defined. A DORMANT UTILITY DEPOSIT is defined as any utility deposit remaining on deposit with the city for a period of one year or more without any charges being incurred by the utility customer for said customer’s utility usage.

(1999 Code, § 53.03) (Ord. 2007-5, passed - -2008)