(a) Purpose. In order to be assured that the cost of construction of the city’s water services is borne equitably by all users of the services, the city hereby establishes system fees to be imposed on all property owners who receive the benefits of the services, but who have not been, or whose predecessor(s) in interest were not, assessed or charged an extension line charge or otherwise have not paid for the cost of construction for the services in proportion to the benefits received. As used in this section OWNER includes the owner’s agent or representative who has control of access to the property.
(Ord. 91-50, passed 5-13-1991)
(b) System fee. Any applicant for a tap-in permit for water service, who has not been, or whose predecessor(s) in interest were not, assessed, charged an extension line charge, or has not otherwise paid for water service construction, shall pay a system fee prior to a tap-in permit being issued as follows.
(1) Water service system fee.
A. The system fee for water service shall be computed at a rate as established and set forth in the fee schedule in Part One - Title Eleven, Chapter 205 of these codified ordinances. The amount of the rate shall be as set by ordinance from time to time.
B. All funds collected pursuant to the provisions of this division shall be deposited in the Water Line Charge Fund.
(2) Fees are separate. The water system fees are separate and in addition to the tap-in fee and expansion fee.
(Ord. 96-91, passed 6-24-1996)
(c) Time of payment.
(1) The water system fees shall be paid at the time of an application for a water tap-in permit. At the discretion of Council, the system fee(s) may be paid on an installment basis in monthly payments not to exceed 12 months.
(2) Fees are separate. In addition, a finance charge of 1% per month shall be imposed on any outstanding balance.
(d) Failure to pay system fee. Failure to pay the system fee(s) required by this section shall result in the denial of a tap-in permit for an applicant or the discontinuance of water service, to the property or premises served until payment is made or until installments are made current. In lieu of discontinuing service, Council shall have the discretion to certify any unpaid amount to the County Auditor to be placed on the tax duplicate and collected as other taxes on the property.
(Ord. 91-50, passed 5-13-1991)
Cross-reference:
Fee schedule, see § 205.01