Annually, the Director of Utilities shall review the rules, regulations, charges and fees set forth in this chapter. If changes, revisions or modifications are necessary, the Director shall submit to the Mayor the proposed revisions. If approved by the Mayor, the changes, revisions and modifications shall be submitted to Council for approval. The charge system shall be in accordance with the regulations of the EPA, which now require that:
(a) The charges shall result in the distribution of operation, maintenance and replacement costs of the treatment works within the jurisdiction of the City to each user class in proportion to such user's contribution of the total wastewater loading of the treatment works. Factors such as strength, value and delivery flow-rate characteristics shall be included to ensure a proportional distribution of the costs.
(b) The charges shall be reviewed annually and revised periodically as required.
(c) The charges shall derive revenue sufficient to meet all costs of operation, maintenance and replacement of the system.
(Ord. 175-91. Passed 7-8-91; Ord. 246-21. Passed 10-25-21.)