The rates and charges for the use of water and for the water services supplied by the Village, based upon the amount of water consumed as indicated by the water meters, is hereby established to be as follows: (Ord. 468, 6-8-1977, eff. 7-1-1977)
A. Within Corporate Limits: Each user of the waterworks system within the corporate limits of the Village of Monee shall be charged the sum of three dollars ($3.00) per one thousand (1,000) gallons of water used in excess of four thousand (4,000) gallons used per billing period, in addition to the minimum charge set forth hereafter. Said charges shall be billed every two (2) months (bi-monthly). There shall be a minimum two (2) month charge for water service in the amount of fourteen dollars fifty five cents ($14.55), irrespective of the amount of water used. Said rates shall be increased by five percent (5%) on an annual basis at the beginning of each fiscal year. (Ord. 1681, 5-28-2014)
B. Outside Corporate Limits: Each user of the waterworks system whose property is located outside of the corporate limits of the Village shall be charged the sum of five dollars sixty cents ($5.60) per one thousand (1,000) gallons of water used in excess of four thousand (4,000) gallons used per billing period, in addition to the minimum charge set forth hereafter. Said charges shall be billed every two (2) months (bimonthly) beginning July 1, 1993. There shall be a minimum two (2) month charge for water services in the amount of twenty one dollars twenty cents ($21.20) irrespective of the amount of water used. (Ord. 786, 4-14-1993)
C. Charge For Reading Meter: Each user of the waterworks system, both within and without the corporate limits of the Village, shall be charged the sum of ninety five cents ($0.95) per billing period, to cover the cost of reading of water meters, said amount to be added to each bimonthly bill. (Ord. 811, 5-11-1994)
D. Charge For Failure To Connect To Water When Available:
2. The owner of any premises subject to the minimum charge provided in subsection D1 of this section shall be liable to pay said minimum charge. (Ord. 565, 7-11-1984)
E. Emergency Repairs; Onetime Charge: Each user of the waterworks system of the Village shall be charged the sum of thirty one dollars ($31.00) as a onetime charge to cover the cost of certain emergency and extraordinary repairs to the water system, said amount to be added to each user's bill on the next billing date for water services. (Ord. 706, 10-10-1990)
F. Request For Temporary Disconnection:
1. Voluntary Disconnection: Any residential, commercial or industrial real estate owner may complete a written request form and file the same with the Village Clerk seeking the disconnection of water services to their respective property. The written request form shall be furnished by the Village Clerk's Office.
2. Authority To Disconnect: Subject to the payment of the fees as set forth herein, the Water Superintendent is hereby authorized to disconnect the water service of a residential, commercial or industrial real estate owner provided that it is determined that the disconnection will not pose any danger to the public health and safety.
3. Disconnection/Reconnection Fees: The following fees are hereby imposed and must be paid prior to the Village providing said services:
a. Water disconnection fee: Fifty dollars ($50.00).
b. Water turn on fee: Fifty dollars ($50.00). (Ord. 1233, 6-25-2003)
Said water disconnection fee and water turn on fee may be waived on a onetime basis per year for residential customers. Any such customer seeking a waiver shall provide written notice to the Village Clerk as to when the water supply should be disconnected and then reconnected. If a resident customer is delinquent with any water, sewer or grass cutting bill due the Village, he or she will not be eligible for this waiver. (Ord. 1524, 1-27-2010)
4. Release Of Claim: The Village shall not be responsible or liable for any claims, demands, or causes of action which may arise, directly or indirectly, as a result of disconnecting or turning on the water supply. (Ord. 1233, 6-25-2003)
G. Water Rate Fee; Fire Flow Testing: The charge for water used by metered service from fire hydrants and the estimated water use for fire flow testing shall be three dollars fifty cents ($3.50) per one thousand (1,000) gallons. (Ord. 1338, 1-12-2005)