A. Water: Deposit per water meter shall be twice the minimum flat rate charge per classification specified in this chapter and by resolution of the board of county commissioners. If service has been discontinued for previous nonpayment, the deposit shall be twice the normal flat rate deposit charged, as specified in this subsection, or fifty dollars ($50.00), whichever is higher. (1983 Code § 13.04.040; amd. 2003 Code)
B. Electricity:
1. Deposit per electrical meter shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for all electric homes, and seventy five dollars ($75.00) for homes without electric heat. If service has been discontinued for previous nonpayment, the deposit shall be twice the normal fee charged, as specified in this subsection or three hundred dollars ($300.00), whichever is higher. The deposit may be foregone if the party requesting service supplies a verified credit reference from their past utility supplier.
2. Deposit per electrical power meter for commercial service shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00). (1983 Code § 13.04.040)
C. Liability For Payment Of Bills: The owner of the property, as well as the tenant or user of the utility service, shall be jointly and severally responsible for payment of all bills incurred in connection with the service furnished. (1983 Code § 13.04.040; amd. 2003 Code)
D. Deposit Nontransferable: The deposit shall not be negotiable or transferable.
E. Refund: Deposit may be refunded after a period of six (6) months if utility bills are satisfactorily paid.
F. Additional Deposit: Additional deposit may be required upon thirty (30) days' written notice. The amount of deposit required may be increased to twice the amount of the highest monthly statement. (1983 Code § 13.04.040)