(A) The city shall make and enforce such bylaws and regulations as may be deemed necessary for the safe economical and efficient management of the city's sewerage system, pumping stations and sewage treatment works, for the construction and use of house sewers and connections to the sewerage system, and for the regulation, collection, rebating, and refunding of the rates and charges.
(B) (1) In the event that a sewer connection is made from any lot, parcel of real estate, or building directly to one of the sewers, construction of which is financed by the sewage works revenue bonds, or by the city, thus precluding any assessments or charge against the lot, parcel of real estate, or building for a local or lateral sewer to serve the property, then, and in that case, the connection charge for residential users shall be as quoted in Appendix A, and the connection charge for commercial or industrial users shall be determined by the Board, but shall be not less than the sum as quoted in Appendix A, which connection charge shall be levied against that lot, parcel of real estate, or building as the case may be.
(2) The connection charge set out herein shall be over and above any and all costs and charges for making the physical tap from the lot, parcel of real estate, or building to the sewer, and in addition to the permit fee.
(3) In the event the connection charge is not paid as required, the charge shall be collected in the manner provided by statute.
(Ord. 30-C-84, passed 10-9-84; Am. Ord. 8-C-99, passed 8-10-99; Am. Ord. 23-C-17, passed 11-28-17)