(A) Water rates.
(1) The water rates to be charged shall be based on three classes of service:
(a) Residential service;
(b) Commercial service; and
(c) Contract services.
(2) The water rates to be charged for each class of service, including minimum charges and charges for water used over the minimum, shall be set from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
(B) Service connection charges. The cost for installing the new service which includes excavation and backfill, tapping the main, laying the pipe, installing the meter, yoke, and meter box, and replacement of surfacing materials shall be charged to the water user at the time service is established. A minimum charge for installing a new service may be set by the City Council and revised from time to time by resolution.
(C) Effective date. Any rates or connection charges established by the City Council to be paid and collected shall be effective for all collection periods beginning on and after the effective date of the resolution.
(Prior Code, § 51.40) (Ord. 216, passed 6-3-1991; Ord. 223, passed 3-25-1996)