§ 31.505 WATER SHORTAGE RATES

   Upon the declaration of a water shortage as provided in §§ 31.502. - 31.504, the Commission, through the approval of the City Council, shall have the power to adopt water shortage rates, by ordinance, designed to conserve water supplies. Such rates may provide for, but not be limited to:

   (A)   Higher charges per unit for increasing usage (increasing block rates);

   (B)   Uniform charges for water usage per unit of use (uniform unit rate);

   (C)   Extra charges for use in excess of a specified level (excess demand surcharge).

(Ord. 2001-05-03(A), passed 5-3-01)