Unpaid charges on city utility accounts shall not be certified to the County Auditor until a notice and an opportunity for a hearing have been provided to the owner of the premises involved. The notice shall be sent by first class mail and shall state that if payment is not made before the date for certification, the entire amount unpaid plus penalties will be certified to the County Auditor for collection as other taxes are collected. The notice shall also state that the owner or occupant may, before the certification date, request a hearing on the matter to object to certification of unpaid utility charges.
(Ord. 311, passed 6-28-2004)