(A) In order that the rates and charges for sewage services shall be in proportion to the cost of providing services to the various users or user classes, the town shall cause a study to be made within a reasonable period of time following the first two years of operation. Such study shall include, but not be limited to, an analysis of the costs associated with the treatment of excessive strength effluents from industrial users, volume and delivery flow rate characteristics attributed to the various users or user classes, the financial position of the sewage works and the adequacy of its revenue to provide reasonable funds for operation and maintenance, replacement, debt service requirements and capital improvements to the waste treatment system. The results of said study shall be utilized by the town to adjust rates as necessary to align revenues with costs.
(B) Thereafter, on a biennial basis, within a reasonable period of time following the normal accounting period, the district shall cause a similar study to be made for the purpose of reviewing the proportionality of rates and charges for sewage services on a continuing basis.
(C) Said studies shall be conducted by officers or employees of the town or by a firm of certified public accountants or engineers, as the town shall determine to be best under the circumstances.
(Ord. 91-18-09, passed 10-2-1991)