(a) Basis of Calculation. For the January, 2003, billing all water bills will be figured on the basis of the amount of water used in the previous quarter ending December 31, 2002. Once the quarterly bill is calculated, this amount shall be divided into fourths and one-fourth billed each month (January, February, March, and April, 2003), such bill to issue by no later than the fifth of each month and paid by the fifteenth of each month.
(b) Monthly Billing. Beginning in January, 2003, water meters will be read during the last week of each month. After January, 2003, with the first bill in February, 2003, all water bills will be calculated based on the previous month's meter reading. Customers will receive two water bills in February, March, and April of 2003. They will be paying for the last quarter usage of 2002 and the previous month's usage. After April, 2003, they will pay only for the previous month's reading.
(c) Calculation of Bills for Mingo Estates. For the January, 2003, billing, all water bills will be figured on the basis of the amount of water used in the previous quarter ending December 31, 2002. As currently required, the entire amount for the fourth quarter of 2002 will be due January 15, 2003. Starting with the meter reading for January, 2003, the billing will become monthly, due the fifteenth of the month following the meter reading. The first monthly bill will be due February 15, 2003.
(d) Move Ins. The minimum monthly charge shall be prorated according to the move-in date.
(e) Move Outs. The minimum monthly charge shall be prorated according to the move-out date.
(Ord. 81-13. Passed 3-3-81; Ord. 2002-130. Passed 11-5-02.)