No connection or provision of sewer service shall be made until an applicant therefor shall complete and sign an application form, which form shall include an agreement that all charges for services shall be promptly paid when billed. The application shall contain the name and address of both the consumer of the service and the owner of the premises to be connected, and such other information as the City Manager or Council shall require. In addition to completing an application, the consumer shall make an account deposit as determined by resolution of the Council. The city may require an increase in the initial deposit if the account holder develops a record of delinquent payments after the account has been opened. A new utility account shall not be opened, nor shall any utility services be provided to a person or other legal entity, until all prior unpaid utility charges, interest, penalties, and collection fees owed to the city by that person or legal entity have been paid in full. The account application shall also state that the applicant consents to allow access to city meters at reasonable times by city employees for inspection, maintenance, reading, and calibration.
(Ord. passed 4-11-2019)