(A) The municipality owns and operates the Municipal Water Department through the Water Commissioner.
(B) The City Council, for the purpose of defraying the cost of the care, management, and maintenance of the Municipal Water Department may each year levy a tax not exceeding the maximum limit prescribed by state law, on the taxable value of all taxable property within the corporate limits that is subject to taxation. The revenue from the tax shall be known as the Water Fund and shall remain in the custody of the Municipal Clerk/Treasurer. The Water Commissioner shall have the direct management and control of the Municipal Water Department and shall faithfully carry out the duties of his or her office. The Water Commissioner shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations for the sanitary and efficient management of the Water Department subject to the supervision and review of the City Council.
(C) The City Council shall set the rates to be charged for services rendered and shall file a copy of the rates in the office of the Municipal Clerk/Treasurer for public inspection at any reasonable time.
(`77 Code, § 3-101)
Statutory reference:
Authority to adopt regulations, see Neb. RS 17-537
Authority to assess rates, see neb. RS 17-538
Taxing authority, see Neb. RS 17-534, 17-538, 17-544, and 17-545
Waterworks acquisition and construction authorized, see Neb. RS 17-531