(A) The city shall have the right to disconnect or refuse to connect or reconnect any utility service, including sewer and water, for any of the following reasons:
(1) Failure to meet the applicable provisions of law;
(2) Violation of thee rules and regulations pertaining to the utility service;
(3) Nonpayment of bills;
(4) Willful or negligent waste discharge that has not been remedied by the property owner within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Murray Sewer System, based on the sole and absolute discretion of the Murray Sewer System;
(5) Molesting any motor, seal or other equipment controlling or regulating the supply of the utility service; theft or diversion and/or use of service without payment; and
(6) Willfully discharging any storm water, surface water, ground water, roof runoff, subsoil drains, uncontaminated cooling water, subsurface drainage or unpolluted industrial process waters to any sanitary sewer.
(B) The city may decline or fail or cease to furnish utility service to any person who may be in debt to the city for any reason, except for ad valorem taxes and special assessments.
(C) The city reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to cut off any utility service without notice in case of sewer system emergencies or declared emergencies. When an interruption in service is necessary for the maintenance and improvement of the utility system, affected customers will be notified as circumstances permit.
(Ord. 2024-1867, passed 7-11-24)