Bills for water used shall be dated and sent at the time directed by the City Council. In the event payment is not made within ten days after issuance and mailing, a penalty of 10% of the amount due shall be added. The penalty shall not be added if the payment has been made during the ten-day period for the past six months.
('74 Code, § 27-65) (Ord. 688, passed 11-7-61; Am. Ord. 839, passed 2-16-71)