(A) All water consumers shall be liable for the following minimum rates provided by ordinance, unless and until the consumer shall, by written order, direct the Utilities Superintendent to shut off the water at the stop box, in which case, he or she shall not be liable thereafter for water rental until the water is turned on again.
(B) The following schedule of rates for water service for each customer computed on a one-month basis based on a monthly consumption is hereby established, ordained, and approved by the governing body.
(1) For the fiscal year 2023, the minimum charge per month shall be $21 for residential and commercial users for operation and maintenance including replacement and debt service.
(2) For the fiscal year 2024, the minimum charge per month shall be $22 for residential and commercial users for operation and maintenance including replacement and debt service.
(3) For the fiscal year 2025, the minimum charge per month shall be $23 for residential and commercial users for operation and maintenance including replacement and debt service.
(4) The minimum charge per 1,000 gallons of water used will be $2.77 and will increase by 3% each year thereafter on October 1.
(Ord. 2015-1, passed 9-14-2015; Ord. 2023-4, passed 9-18-2023) Penalty, see § 10.99