(a) The town reserves the right to suspend service, with notice, for nonpayment of bills. Notices and suspension of service shall be in accordance with the town manager's directives.
(b) When it is not practical to disconnect sewer service for nonpayment (i.e., several customers share a private sewer lateral that connects to the town's system and one of those customers does not pay their bill), service cannot be terminated to all customers due to one customer's delinquent actions. In these and similar cases, the town will allow the delinquent account to accumulate to a balance of approximately $1,000.00, and then proceed with legal liens on the property and small claims court to secure a judgment. Costs associated with liens and small claims court, and all delinquent service fees will be added to the judgment claim.
(c) The town reserves the right to suspend service, without notice, for the following conditions:
(1) To prevent fraud or abuse.
(2) Customer's willful disregard of the town's rules and regulations.
(3) Emergency repairs.
(4) Legal process.
(5) Strike, riot, fire, flood, accident or any unavoidable cause.
(Code 1989, § 51.14)