§ 52.079 BEGINNING SERVICE.

   For a fraction of a quarter the charges and rates of non-metered units shall be based upon the amount of the established charge, provided, however, that the actual month of beginning shall be considered as having begun on day one or day 15 of the month, whichever is closer.

(1997 Code, § 19.39)

§ 52.080 BILLING; COLLECTION.

   (A)   Billing. Bills for charges for the use and service of the sewage system shall be made out by the city or its agents in accordance with usual and customary general billing practices. All bills shall be payable to the city. Bills shall be rendered quarterly.

(1997 Code, § 19.40)

   (B)   Collections. All bills shall be due and payable when rendered. If payment is not made within 30 days of mailing of the bill a penalty of 10% or $.50, whichever is greater, shall be added to the amount due on that bill.

(1997 Code, § 19.41)

§ 52.081 ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS.

   All delinquent accounts may be certified by the Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer, who shall prepare an assessment roll each year providing for assessments of delinquent accounts against the respective property 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 assessment roll shall be delivered to the Council for adoption, and, upon approval thereof, the Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer shall certify to the County Auditor the amount due, and the County Auditor shall thereupon enter that amount as part of the tax levy on the premises to be collected during the ensuing year. This action may be optional or subsequent to taking legal action to collect delinquent accounts.

(1997 Code, § 19.42)

§ 52.082 SEWER CONNECTION CHARGE.

   A fee hereinafter designated as sewer connection charge shall be paid for the issuance of sewer connection permit to supply sewer service to premises referred to in this chapter. This charge shall be set by Council resolution from time to time.

(1997 Code, § 19.46)

ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

§ 52.095 DAMAGE TO SEWER SYSTEM UNLAWFUL.

   No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or tamper with any structure, appurtenance, or equipment which is a part of the municipal sewer system.

(1997 Code, § 19.29) Penalty, see § 52.999

§ 52.096 RIGHT OF ENTRY.

   The City Engineer and Superintendent and other duly authorized employees of the city bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted to enter all properties for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, and testing, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(1997 Code, § 19.30)

§ 52.999 PENALTY.

   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that violation shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.

   (B)   Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall become liable to the city for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned the city by reason of that violation.

(1997 Code, § 19.31) Penalty, see § 10.99