§ 53.06 SHORTAGE WATER RATES.

   (A)   Upon the declaration of a water shortage as provided in §§ 53.03 through 53.05, the governing body of the city shall have the power to adopt shortage water rates, by ordinance, designed to conserve water supplies.

   (B)   These rates may provide for, but not be limited to:

      (1)   Higher charges per unit for increasing usage (increasing block rates);

      (2)   Uniform charges for water usage per unit of use (uniform unit rate);

      (3)   Extra charges for use in excess of a specified level (excess demand surcharge); or

      (4)   Discounts for conserving water beyond specified levels.

(Prior Code, § 53.06) (Ord. 1999-09, passed 9-13-1999)