(A) Statements. Statements for charges for water service for the period shall be mailed to each customer on or before January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15 of each year. The statements shall be due and payable to the city on or before 30 days after mailing. If payment is not made by the due date, a penalty of 10% or $.50, whichever is greater, shall be added to the amount due on the bill.
(B) Delinquent accounts. It shall be the duty of the city to endeavor to collect delinquent accounts as promptly as possible and in cases where satisfactory arrangements for payments have not been made, the Council may order to discontinue service by shutting off the water at the stop box.
(C) Assessments of delinquent accounts. All delinquent accounts shall be certified by the Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer who shall prepare an assessment roll each year providing for assessments of delinquent accounts against the respective properties served. The amount certified by the Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer shall include late payment penalties and administrative charges, and the amount shall bear interest as determined by Council resolution. This action may be subsequent to taking legal action to collect delinquent accounts.
(1997 Code, § 18.07)