§ 51.167 MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS; MOBILE HOME PARKS.

   (A)    In the event two or more dwelling units, such as trailers, apartments, or housekeeping rooms, discharge sanitary waste, water, or other liquids into the city's sanitary sewage system, either directly or indirectly; are users of water; and the quantity of water is measured by a single water meter, then billing shall be for a single service in the manner set out elsewhere herein, except that an additional charge shall be added thereto in the amount of $7.70 per month for each dwelling unit over one served through the single water meter.

   (B)   In the case of trailer parks, the number of dwelling units shall be computed and interpreted as the total number of trailers located and installed at said park, plus any other dwelling units served through the meter.

   (C)   "DWELLING UNIT" shall mean a room or rooms, or any other space or spaces, in which cooking facilities are provided.

('66 Code, §§ 51.02, 51.08) (Ord. 1969-34, passed 1-18-69; Am. Ord. 1982-7, passed 7-6-82; Am. Ord. 2003-6, passed 5-20-03)

§ 51.168 UNMETERED WATER.

   The quantity of water obtained from any source other than the city and discharged into the public sanitary sewer system may be determined by the city in such manner as the Board of Public Works and Safety shall elect. That quantity shall be billed at the rates set forth herein.

(‘66 Code, § 51.03) (Ord. passed 8-5-55; Am. Ord. 1982-7, passed 7-6-82; Am. Ord. 2008-19, passed 12-16-08; Am. Ord. 2009-17, passed 1-5-10; Am. Ord. 2014-11, passed 8-5-14)

§ 51.169 BILLING PROCEDURE; CHARGE FOR LATE PAYMENT.

   (A)   Billing procedure. Bills for the basic rates as herein established by the city shall be sent monthly. Bills for surcharge and sampling costs will be sent with the monthly bill at the end of a calendar quarter. All bills shall be payable on the fifteenth and thirtieth days of the month following the period of service and shall be paid at the City Hall.

   (B)   Charge for late payment. A penalty of 10% shall be assessed on any bill that has not been paid by the tenth day following the date upon which the payment is due. In addition, there will a penalty of $20 for each check returned for insufficient funds.

(‘66 Code, § 51.09) (Ord. 1969-34, passed ll-18-69; Am. Ord. 1982-7, passed 7-6-82; Am. Ord. 2008-19, passed 12-16-08; Am. Ord. 2009-17, passed 1-5-10; Am. Ord. 2014-11, passed 8-5-14)

§ 51.170 LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT; DEPOSIT FROM TENANTS REQUIRED; DISCONNECTION FOR NONPAYMENT.

   (A) The owner of the premises served, the occupant thereof, and the user of the sanitary sewer service shall be jointly and severally liable for the charges for the sewer service provided to said premises.

   (B) When it becomes necessary for the city to discontinue service to a customer for nonpayment of bills, service will be reinstated only after all bills for service have been paid and any deposit requirements have been fulfilled. The city will discontinue service for nonpayment of bills only after providing notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard on any disputed bills. A reconnection charge of $50 shall be paid before the service is reinstated.

(Ord. 1969-34, passed 11-18-69; Am. Ord. 1982-7, passed 7-6-82; Am. Ord. 1986-3, passed 4-8-86; Am. Ord. 2008-19, passed 12-16-08; Am. Ord. 2009-17, passed 1-5-10; Am. Ord. 2010-12, passed 7-6- 10; Am. Ord. 2014-11, passed 8-5-14)

§ 51.171 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY TO ADMINISTER BILLING PROCEDURE.

   It is hereby made the duty of the Board of Public Works and Safety to render bills for sewer service and all other charges in connection therewith and to collect all monies due therefrom.

(Ord. 1969-34, passed 11-18-69; Am. Ord. 1982-7, passed 7-6-82)

§ 51.172 CLERK-TREASURER TO MAINTAIN FUNDS, PUBLIC RECORDS.

   (A)   All revenues and monies derived from the operation of the sewer system shall be paid to and held by the Clerk-Treasurer separate and apart from all other funds of the city. All of these sums and all other funds and monies incident to the operation of said system which are delivered to the Clerk- Treasurer, shall be deposited in a separate fund designated Sanitary Sewer Fund Account and such other accounts as may have been heretofore established by ordinance. The Clerk-Treasurer shall administer this Fund in every respect in the manner provided by state law.

   (B)   The Clerk-Treasurer shall establish and maintain a proper system of accounts and shall keep proper records, books, and accounts in which complete and correct entries shall be made of all transactions relative to the sewer system.

(Ord. passed 8-5-55; Am. Ord. 1969-34, passed 11-18-69; Am. Ord. 1982-7, passed 7-6-82)

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