(A) Pursuant to authority granted in ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-150-1, and upon authority contained in other provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, there is hereby established within the village a charge for connection into the water system of the village.
(B)
Such charge is to be assessed against new or additional users of the water collection and treatment system and shall be known as a “connection charge” and shall be payable as follows.
Meter Size | Minimum Connection Fee |
3/4 inch (minimum) | $2,830.86 |
1 inch | $4,723.66 |
1-1/2 inches | $7,006.85 |
2 inches | $8,529.32 |
3 inches and larger | To be determined by the Superintendent of Public Works |
(C) For any property or portion thereof for which a water connection charge has been paid or established, and which, by alteration, enlargement or change of use, becomes subject to a higher rate for the water connection charge by reason of such enlargement, alteration or change of use, the owner of the premises, the occupant thereof, and the user of the water service shall be jointly and severally liable to notify the village thereof, and pay to the village the difference between the present cost of the original connection charge and the rate applicable at the time of enlargement, alteration or change of use. Notice thereof shall be given to the village no later than 14 days before the enlargement, alteration or change of use, and in the event the village is not notified within such time, an additional charge of $100 may be assessed for such failure, in addition to any penalties otherwise provided by this chapter.
(Ord. 04-O-06, passed 5-27-2004; Ord. 19-O-04, passed 2-19-2019)