A. Premium Rate For Imprudent Consumption: In addition to the water rates duly enacted by the city council, all persons shall pay a premium rate of one dollar ($1.00) per one hundred (100) gallons of water consumed in excess of the base allocation.
B. Adjustment Of Premium Rate Charges: Any person may file for adjustment of the premium rate charges for imprudent water consumption with the water appeal board. The water appeal board may grant an adjustment of the premium rate charges in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Adjustments may be granted for overconsumption due to mechanical failures such as broken or leaky pipes or fixtures but not for overconsumption due to human carelessness.
2. The applicant shall furnish proof that the mechanical failure was repaired promptly. This should be in the form of a licensed plumber's invoice or statement or a materials receipt.
3. The adjustment shall be granted only for the billing period prior to the correction of the failure.
4. For those accounts granted an adjustment of the premium rate charges, the minimum adjusted rate shall be forty percent (40%) of the actual bill which shall include the premium rate charges and sales tax. (Ord. 2000-102, 8-8-2000)