The rates and charges shall be prepared, billed and collected by the city in the manner provided by law and ordinance.
(A) The rates and charges for all users shall be prepared and billed monthly. Annually, each user shall be notified of the portion of the total billing charged for operation, maintenance and replacement for that user during the preceding year.
(B) (1) The rates and charges may be billed to the tenant or tenants occupying the properties served, unless otherwise requested in writing by the owner, but such billing shall in no way relieve the owner from the liability in the event payment is not made as herein required.
(2) The owners of properties served, which are occupied by a tenant or tenants, shall have the right to examine the collection records of the city for the purpose of determining whether bills have been paid by the tenant or tenants, provided that such examination shall be made at the office at which such records are kept and during the hours that such office is open for business.
(C) As provided by statute, all rates and charges not paid within 15 days of the billing date are declared to be delinquent and a penalty of 10% of the amount of the rates or charges shall thereupon attach thereto.
(D) The city shall assess an additional fee of $30 for the filing of a sewer lien upon any real property, including the recording of a notice of intent to hold lien.
(‘79 Code, § 17-106) (Ord. 108-1987, passed 11-10-87; Am. Ord. 18-2001, passed 11-13-01; Am. Ord. 12-2012, passed 9-25-12)