Ohio R.C. 729.49 and 729.52, provides the legal authority of cities to establish rates to be paid for water service.
(a) Council established the rates to be paid for water services via the adoption of an ordinance specifying same. Water rates shall conform at all times to the applicable ordinance.
(b) Water rates reflect the true cost of providing water service which includes operation and maintenance of the distribution system, treatment plant, personnel, administration and debt service, capital improvements and replacements.
(Ord. 91-1404. Passed 11-5-91.)