(A) Purpose. This section provides for the recovery of costs from users of the POTW for the matters covered by this subchapter. The applicable charges or fees shall be set forth in the JSA’s schedule of rates and charges, as amended from time to time by the JSA.
(B) Sewer service charges.
(1) The sewer service charge for normal strength sewage is based on the water discharged to the sewer system as measured by the public water supply meter(s). The basic sewer service charge shall be determined upon the metered flow and at rates as provided by the JSA’s fee schedule approved by resolution of the Board of Directors.
(2) Tap-on fees and capacity fees will be charged per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) according to the schedule of rates and charges. Replacement service tap-on fees and capacity fees will be calculated on the difference in ERUs between the prior and upgraded development. At no time shall a refund be payable as a result of a decrease in ERUs.
(3) A lateral connection fee will be charged for a new service that requires the construction of a lateral connection from the sewer main to the right-of-way line or easement line where none exists or where a relocation is required by the JSA. The fee recovers construction expenses from the benefitting property owner(s).
(4) Wells or sources of water supply other than municipal water supplies shall be registered in writing to the Executive Director, giving name of individuals or firm, address, source and amount of water supply other than that from the public water supplies, together with a sketch to a scale showing plan of property, water distribution system, sewer layout and existing meters. All sources of water that enter the sewer system shall be properly metered and subject to the sewer service charge.
(5) Any customer who is found to be connected to the sewer system but has not been billed shall be billed back one year from time the connection is discovered.
(C) Payment for services.
(1) The sewer service charges are billed and collected by the JSA and for the JSA by its assigned billing and collection agents (Paducah Water and Hendron Water District).
(2) Bills not paid by the payment due date will be considered delinquent. A penalty, according to the policies of JSA’s assigned agents (Paducah Water and Hendron Water District) shall be added to those not paid by the payment due date.
(3) Failure of any user to pay for services rendered shall subject the said user to the water shutoff policies of JSA’s assigned agents (Paducah Water and Hendron Water District).
(4) The JSA shall suspend wastewater treatment service to the user for failure to pay for services when required by the Executive Director. Reconnection of sewer service shall be charged according to the rate schedule for lateral connection fees.
(D) Pretreatment and other charges and fees. The JSA may adopt charges and fees which may include:
(1) Fees for reimbursement of costs of setting up and operating the JSA’s pretreatment program;
(2) Fees for monitoring, inspections and surveillance procedures;
(3) Fees for reviewing accidental discharge procedures and construction;
(4) Fees for inspection of pretreatment and/or monitoring devices;
(5) Fees for pretreatment and wastewater permit applications;
(6) Fees for filing appeals;
(7) Fees for consistent removal by the POTW of excessive strength conventional pollutants; and
(8) Other fees as the JSA may deem necessary to carry out the requirements contained herein.
(Ord. 2012-6, passed 1-28-2013)