A. All past due balances accrued during the declared period are expected to be paid in full on the first due date after the declaration period is terminated or by determination of the Commission, whichever is sooner.
B. Customers who desire to participate in a payment plan must submit a payment plan request no later than the first day of the month in which the bill is due after the declaration period.
C. Customers requesting a payment plan will be responsible for:
1. Providing payment of the current amount due no later than the tenth day of each month. If the current months payment is not received by the 10th a late fee of 10% shall be applied.
2. Providing payment towards the past due amount as accumulated during the declared disaster period.
3. All past due charges for water, sewer, and garbage service accrued during the declaration period are due no later than ninety (90) days after the declaration period is terminated by the Commission.
D. If the customer fails to pay the current month during the ninety (90)-day repayment period by the tenth of the month:
1. A fifty-dollar ($50.00) penalty will be added to the bill.
2. Service shall be disconnected.
3. Service shall not be restored until the account, including the total past due amount is paid in full.
E. If the customer fails to pay the past due charges within the ninety (90)-day period:
1. A fifty-dollar ($50.00) penalty will be added to the bill.
2. Service shall be disconnected.
3. Service shall not be restored until the account, including the total past due amount is paid in full.
(Ord. 582 (part), 2020)