For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BASIC USER CHARGE. The basic assessment levied on all users of the public sewer system.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CHARGE. A charge levied on users to improve, extend or reconstruct the sewage treatment works.
DEBT SERVICE CHARGE. The amount to be paid each billing period for payment of interest, principal and coverage of (loan, bond, etc.) outstanding.
LOCAL CAPITAL COST CHARGE. Charges for costs other than the operation, maintenance and replacement costs, i.e. debt service and capital improvement costs.
REPLACEMENT. Expenditures for obtaining and installing equipment, accessories, or appurtenances which are necessary during the useful life of the treatment works to maintain the capacity and performance for which such works were designed and constructed. The term OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE includes replacement.
SEWERAGE FUND. The principal accounting designation for all revenues received in the operation of the sewerage system.
SURCHARGE. The assessment in addition to the basic user charge and debt service charge which is levied on those persons whose wastes are greater in strength than the concentration values established in Ord. 923, Article 2, Sec. 2 (f) and as modified by Ord. 1518.
USEFUL LIFE. The estimated period during which the collection system and/or treatment works will be operated.
USER CHARGE. A charge levied on users of treatment works for the cost of operation, maintenance and replacement.
WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGE. The charge per quarter or month levied on all users of the wastewater facilities. The service charge shall be computed as outlined in an Ordinance Establishing User Charge and shall consist of the total or the Basic User Charge, the Local Capital Cost and a Surcharge, if applicable.
(Ord. 923, passed 12-12-1977; Ord. 1200, passed 4-3-1989)