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§ 55.086 CHARGES TO CITY.
   For the service rendered to the city, the city shall be subject to the same rates and charges herein above provided, or to rates and charges established in harmony, herewith.
(`90 Code, § 13.12.052) (Ord. 690, passed - -; Am. Ord. 969, passed - -; Am. Ord. 93-28, passed--; Am. Ord. 95-18, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2004-18, passed 5-20-2004)
§ 55.087 MULTIPLE USE OF SINGLE METER IN LOTS AND BUILDINGS.
   In the event two or more residential lots, parcels of real estate, or buildings discharging sanitary sewage, water or other liquids into the city's sanitary sewage system, either directly or indirectly, are users of water and the quantity of water is measured by a single water meter, then in such case, for billing purposes, the quantity of water used shall be averaged for each user, and the treatment charge and the base monthly charge for a 5/8-inch meter shall apply to each of the number of residential lots, parcels of real estate, or buildings served through the single water meter.
(`90 Code, § 13.12.060) (Ord. 690, passed - -; Am. Ord. 969, passed - -; Am. Ord. 93-28, passed--; Am. Ord. 95-18, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2004-18, passed 5-20-2004)
§ 55.088 MULTIPLE USE OF SINGLE METER BY DWELLING UNITS.
   (A)   In the event two or more dwelling units, such as mobile homes, apartments, or housekeeping rooms discharging sanitary sewage, water or other liquids into the city's sanitary sewage system, either directly or indirectly, are users of water and the quantity of water is measured by a single water meter, then in such case, the treatment charge for the quantity of water used on the premises shall be computed in the manner set out elsewhere herein, and the base monthly charge of a 5/8-inch meter shall apply to each of the number of dwelling units served through the single water meter.
   (B)   (1)   In the case of a mobile home park, the number of dwelling units shall be interpreted as the maximum capacity for mobile homes in the park, plus any other dwelling units served through the meter.
      (2)   A dwelling unit shall be interpreted as a room or rooms or other living space or spaces in which cooking facilities are provided.
(`90 Code, § 13.12.070) (Ord. 690, passed - -; Am. Ord. 969, passed - -; Am. Ord. 93-28, passed--; Am. Ord. 95-18, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2004-18, passed 5-20-2004)
§ 55.089 MEASUREMENT OF WATER.
   (A)   In the event a lot, parcel of real estate, or building discharging sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids into the city's sanitary sewage system, either directly or indirectly, is not a user of water supplied by the municipal water works, and the water used thereon or therein is not measured by a water meter, or is measured by a water meter not acceptable to the city, then the owner or other interested party, at his or her expense, shall install and maintain meters, weirs, volumetric measuring devices or any adequate and approved method of measurement acceptable to the city.
(`90 Code, § 13.12.080)
   (B)   In the event a lot, parcel of real estate, or building discharging sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids into the city's sanitary sewage system, either directly or indirectly, is a user of water supplied by the city's water works and, in addition, uses water from another source that is not measured by a water meter or is measured by a water meter not acceptable to the city, then the owner or other interested party, at his or her expense, shall install and maintain meters, weirs, volumetric measuring devices or any adequate and approved method of measurement acceptable to the city.
(`90 Code, § 13.12.081) (Ord. 690, passed - -; Am. Ord. 969, passed - -; Am. Ord. 93-28, passed--; Am. Ord. 95-18, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2004-18, passed 5-20-2004)
§ 55.090 SUMMER RESIDENTIAL DISCOUNT.
   (A)   All residential users shall be credited for summer usage that exceeds 125% of the four-month average winter usage, based upon the previous November, December, January and February usage. In the event that the residence is not occupied during any portion of the previous winter months, an estimate of the appropriate summer discount shall be determined based upon available historical data.
   (B)   The summer discount will apply to the April through August usage periods (May through September billing periods).
(`90 Code, § 13.12.085) (Ord. 690, passed - -; Am. Ord. 969, passed - -; Am. Ord. 93-28, passed--; Am. Ord. 95-18, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2004-18, passed 5-20-2004)
§ 55.091 ADJUSTMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION.
   Where a metered water supply is used for fire protection as well as for other uses, the city may, in its discretion, make adjustments in the minimum charge and in the use charge as may be equitable.
(`90 Code, § 13.12.086) (Ord. 690, passed - -; Am. Ord. 969, passed - -; Am. Ord. 93-28, passed - -; Am. Ord. 95-18, passed - -)
§ 55.092 DETERMINATION OF CHARGES FOR EXCESS WATER USAGE AND WATER LEAKS.
   (A)   Excess water usage. In the event a lot, parcel of real estate, or building discharges sanitary sewage, industrial waste, water or other liquids into the city's sanitary sewage system, either directly or indirectly, and uses water in excess of 7,500 gallons per month, and it can be shown to the satisfaction of the city, that a portion of water as measured by the water meter or meters does not and cannot enter the sanitary sewage system, then the owner or other interested party shall install and maintain meters, weirs, volumetric measuring devices or any adequate and approved method of measurement acceptable to the city for the determination of sewage discharge.
(`90 Code, § 13.12.090)
   (B)   Water leaks. The Wastewater Superintendent shall have the authority to grant adjustments to sewer bills in the event of water leaks, if it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Superintendent that no portion of the water leak had entered the sanitary sewer system. Such adjustments shall be made by averaging the previous six months’ usage.
(Ord. 690, passed - -; Am. Ord. 969, passed - -; Am. Ord. 93-28, passed--; Am. Ord. 95-18, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2004-18, passed 5-20-2004)
§ 55.093 CHARGES; VOLUME, STRENGTH AND CHARACTER OF INDUSTRIAL SEWAGE.
   (A)   In order that the rates and charges may be justly and equitably adjusted to the service rendered to industrial users, the city shall base its charges not only on volume, but also on the strength and character of industrial sewage and wastes it is required to treat and dispose of. The city shall require the owner or other industrial user to determine the strength and content of all sewage and wastes discharged, either directly or indirectly, into the sanitary sewage system, in such a manner and by such a method as the city may deem practicable in light of the conditions and attending circumstances of the case, in order to determine the proper charge. The owner or other industrial user shall furnish a central sampling point available to the city at all times.
   (B)   Normal sewage domestic waste strength should not exceed a biochemical oxygen demand of 300 milligrams per liter of fluid, suspended solids in excess of 250 milligrams per liter of fluid, and total ammonia nitrogen in excess of 30 milligrams per liter. Additional charges for treating industrial waste that is stronger than normal domestic waste shall be made on the following basis:
      (1)   Rate surcharge based upon BOD. There shall be an additional charge of $0.20 per pound of biochemical oxygen demand in excess of 300 milligrams per liter of fluid.
      (2)   Rite surcharge based upon suspended solids. There shall be an additional charge of $0.20 per pound of suspended solids in excess of 250 milligrams per liter of fluid.
      (3)   Rate surcharge based upon ammonia nitrogen (NH3N). There shall be an additional charge of $0.70 per pound of ammonia nitrogen (NH3N) received in excess of 30 milligrams per liter of fluid.
      (4)   Determination of strength by samplings and analysis. To determine the strength of the sewage and wastes, samplings and analysis shall be made from time to time, whenever it is deemed advisable by the city. After charges have been established, based upon the strength of sewage and wastes, the owner may request reconsideration of these charges by the city, by submitting analysis of composite samples of the sewage and wastes subject to the charges, certified by a registered engineer or qualified graduate chemist. The city may then adjust the charges to the ordinance rates required by the analysis, or may recheck the findings by additional samplings and analysis.
      (5)   Guidelines and procedures to follow in the determination. The determination of suspended solids, five-day biochemical oxygen demand and ammonia nitrogen (NH3N) contained in the waste shall be made in accordance with the latest copy of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water, Sewage and Industrial Wastes, as written by the American Public Health Association, the American Water Works Association, and the Water Pollution Control Federation, and in conformance with Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for Analysis of Pollutants, CFR pt. 136, published in the Federal Register on October 16, 1973.
(`90 Code, § 13.12.100) (Ord. 690, passed - -; Am. Ord. 969, passed - -; Am. Ord. 93-28, passed--; Am. Ord. 95-18, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2004-18, passed 5-20-2004)
§ 55.094 STUDY OF RATES AND CHARGES.
   In order that the rates and charges for sewage services may remain fair and equitable, and be in proportion to the cost of providing services to the various users or user classes, the city shall cause, on an annual basis, a study to be made within a reasonable period of time following the normal accounting period. The study shall include, but not be limited to, an analysis of the costs associated with the treatment of excessive strength effluents from industrial users, volume and delivery flow rate characteristics attributed to the various users or user classes, the financial position of the sewage works and the adequacy of its revenue to provide reasonable funds for operation and maintenance, replacement, debt service requirements and capital improvements to the waste treatment system. The studies shall be conducted by officers and/or employees of the city, or by a firm of certified public accountants, and/or by a firm of consulting engineers with experience in such studies.
(`90 Code, § 13.12.110) (Ord. 690, passed - -; Am. Ord. 969, passed - -; Am. Ord. 93-28, passed--; Am. Ord. 95-18, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2004-18, passed 5-20-2004)
§ 55.095 BILLING OF TENANTS AND OWNERS.
   (A)   Except for billings to multiple users, such as apartment houses, mobile home courts and housekeeping rooms, the rates and charges may be billed to the tenant or tenants occupying the properties served, unless otherwise requested in writing by the owners; but such billings shall in no way relieve the owner from liability in the event payment is not made as herein required.
   (B)   The owners of the properties served that are occupied by tenants shall have the right to examine the collection records by the city, for the purpose of determining whether the rates and charges have been paid by the tenants; provided that the examinations shall be made at the office at which the records are kept, and during the hours that the office is open for business.
(`90 Code, § 13.12.130) (Ord. 690, passed - -; Am. Ord. 969, passed - -; Am. Ord. 93-28, passed--; Am. Ord. 95-18, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2004-18, passed 5-20-2004)
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