A. Any renter moving into a rented home or apartment shall deposit at the city office an amount to be set from time to time as a utility deposit before occupying the residence. A landlord may have this deposit waived by notifying the city in writing that he or she will assume responsibility for all unpaid utility charges when or if the renter moves leaving unpaid balances.
B. When a property owner or tenant who has not paid a utility deposit to the city has to have services terminated because of nonpayment, that owner or tenant shall pay all the unpaid charges plus the normal utility deposit, plus a twenty dollar ($20.00) reconnect fee, before services will be restored. (Ord. 1989-2 § 1: prior code § 14-415)