(a) Purpose. The purpose of the sewer lateral charge, that is charged in addition to the overflow abatement charge, capacity charge, and commodity charge, is as follows:
(1) To raise revenue to offset the costs of assuming repairs to customer sewer laterals which occur at or between the right-of-way and the main.
(2) By assuming those costs, the City benefits by having more control over who does work and how the work is being done to sewer lines that are in the right-of-way to the main, which may include going under City streets.
(3) To improve the public health, safety, and welfare and providing for the safe and efficient delineation of the sewer lateral responsibility.
(b) Rules. The City of Napoleon Water and Sewer Rules, and as amended from time to time, are established to assist in decisions regarding this charge.
(c) Application of Charge. This charge will be considered a sanitary sewer lateral fee is to be charged, in addition to any overflow abatement, capacity, or commodity charge, to any real property that currently or in the future has been determined to qualify for the Overflow Abatement Fee. The responsible party for payment will be the same as the responsible party for the Overflow Abatement Fee.
(d) Rates. The Sewer Lateral Charge is assessed monthly as follows:
Class User: | Charge: |
Residential - In | $2.10 |
Residential - Out | $3.15 |
Commercial/Industrial - In | $3.50 |
Commercial/Industrial - Out | $5.25 |
(e) Conflict with Rules for Water and Sewer Service. Where a conflict arises from this section and the Rules for Water and Sewer Service, this section shall control.
(f) Exemption. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all buildings and land owned by this municipality are exempt from the sewer lateral charge; moreover, any sewer lateral charge billed to this municipality is exempt from collection.
(g) Appeals. Any appeals shall be in accordance to the process set forth in the City of Napoleon Water and Sewer Service Rules, as may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. 027-14. Passed 5-19-14.)