The municipality owns and operates the water department through the governing body or its authorized agent. The governing body, for the purpose of defraying the cost of the care, management, and maintenance of the water department may each year levy a tax not exceeding the maximum limit prescribed by state law, on the taxable value of all the taxable property within the corporate limits. The revenue from the tax shall be known as the water fund and shall remain in the custody of the Municipal Treasurer. The governing body or its authorized agent shall have the direct management and control of the water department. The governing body shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations for the sanitary and efficient management of the water department. The governing body shall set the rates to be charged for services rendered by ordinance or resolution and shall file a copy of the rates in the office of the Municipal Clerk for public inspection at any reasonable time.
(Neb. RS. 17-531, 17-534, 19-305) (`73 Code, § 3-101) (Am. Ord. 371A, passed 9-3-02)
Statutory reference:
Waterworks acquisition and construction authorized, Neb. RS 17-531
Bonds, interest, and taxing authority, Neb. RS 17-534
Public utility extension and improvements, Neb. RS 19-1305
Cross-reference:
Water regulations, see Chapter 51