The rates and charges established by this chapter shall be collected by the city, and the rates and charges, except as herein above provided, shall be based upon the quantity of water used and the size of the water service rendered on or in the property or premises, as the same is measured by the water meter there in use, and the metered water usage shall be determined from the meter readings as furnished by the water utility serving the city.
(`90 Code, § 13.12.170) (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)