§ 53.16  RATES AND CHARGES.
   (A)   Class I users.
      (1)   Treatment rate per 1,000 gallons of usage per month:
 
User Charge
Debt Service
Totals
$4.25
$1.72
$5.97
 
      (2)   Plus, base rate per month:
Meter Size
User Charge
Debt Service
Total
Meter Size
User Charge
Debt Service
Total
5/8" - 3/4"
$8.15
$2.25
$10.40
1"
$16.73
$5.72
$22.45
1/4" - 1-1/2"
$35.57
$13.18
$48.75
2"
$59.62
$22.78
$82.40
3"
$133.91
$52.34
$186.25
4"
$236.79
$93.26
$330.05
6"
$528.37
$209.28
$737.65
8"
$939.94
$373.06
$1,313
 
      (3)   For users of the sewage works that are unmetered water users or accurate meter readings are not available, the monthly charge shall be determined by equivalent single-family dwelling units, except as herein provided. Sewage service bills shall be rendered once each month (or period equaling a month).
      (4)   The schedule on which said rates and charges will be determined is as follows:
 
Monthly Rate User Charge
Residential: single-family dwelling unit
$32.50
 
      (5)   Additionally, each user shall be charged a general improvement fee based on the size of their meter. The schedule on which said fee will be determined is as follows:
 
Public Utility General Improvement Fee per Month
Meter Size
Monthly Rate User Charge
5/8" - 3/4"
$9.70
1"
$31.25
1-1/4" - 1-1/2"
$62.50
2"
$187.50
3"
$250
 
Tap Fees
Meter Size
Cost
5/8" - 3/4"
$200
1" and larger
Cost, but not less than $200
Must pay the minimum and receive a permit from the Clerk-Treasurer’s office before receiving a building permit.
   
   (7)   Delinquent bill charges: after the tenth day of the month, the delinquent bill charge will be 10% of the delinquent bill.
   (B)   Non-recurring charges. A deposit of $50 shall be required for all new sewer users, and a tag charge of $5 shall likewise be charged. A reconnect charge of $25 shall be billed to all clients who need reconnected and a disconnect charge of $25 shall likewise be charged. A returned check fee of $40 will be charged for any returned checks.
   (C)   Users outside town boundaries. For all users outside town boundaries, rates and charges shall include a surcharge of 14.9% above applicable inside town boundary rates and charges.
(Ord. 2015-08-17, passed 9-8-2015, Ord. 2020-09-08(a), passed 10-5-2020)