(A) The owner of the premises and the occupant thereof and the user of either water or sewage service or both water and sewage service shall be jointly and severally liable to pay for the services supplied to the premises and the services furnished to the premises by the city only upon the condition that the owner, occupant, and user of the service become and remain jointly and severally liable therefor to the city for payment thereof. (Ord. 295, 7-5-1983)
(B) Bills shall be rendered by the city at the end of each month and shall be payable within twenty (20) days after the date thereof. If payment is not made in the full amount of the bill within said twenty (20) day period, then interest shall be added on the unpaid amount at five percent (5%) per month from and after the due date of said bill until paid. (Ord. 560, 9-7-2004)
(C) In the event the city is required to commence legal proceedings to obtain the payment of a delinquent sewer and water charge, then the owner, occupant, or user, as the case may be, as defendant(s) shall, as provided for by statute, pay to the city the city's reasonable attorney fees incurred in the collection of said delinquent bill. (Ord. 295, 7-5-1983)