(A) If any charges are not paid on or before the due date as set forth in § 51.07, then a penalty of 10% may be added.
(B) The township may terminate water service in accordance with the following procedure:
(1) Services may be discontinued in the event any charges are not paid within 90 days after the due date.
(2) The township shall mail notice of water shut off to the occupant not less than 14 days prior to the scheduled shut off date. However, failure of the township to mail such notice shall not delay service termination as set forth in division (B)(1) above.
(3) In the event of demonstrated hardship a property owner or occupant responsible for payment of the water bill may apply to the Treasurer for an extension of time to pay an outstanding bill. The Treasurer may grant such an extension, or set up payments on the account, but in no event shall an account be forgiven or reduced unless there has been a demonstrated error in the calculation of the bill.
(C) Service so discontinued shall not be restored until all sums due and owing, including penalties, shall be paid in full plus a shut off processing fee, pursuant to the Township Schedule of Fees, applicable at the time of the issuance of the shut-off order and irrespective whether or not service was actually terminated and water turn-on fee pursuant to the Township Schedule of Fees, which Schedule may hereafter be amended from time to time by resolution of the Township Board.
(Ord. 17-227, passed 9-19-2017)