(A) On or before September 1 of each year, the Board of Public Affairs shall review the rules, regulations, charges, and fees set forth in this ordinance. If changes, revisions, or modifications are necessary, the Board shall submit to the Mayor the proposed revisions. If approved by the Mayor, the changes, revisions, and modifications shall be submitted to the first Council meeting in October.
(B) The charge system shall be in accordance with the regulations of EPA, which now require:
(1) The charges shall result in the distribution of operation, maintenance, and replacement costs of the treatment works within the jurisdiction of the village to each user class in proportion to the user’s contribution of the total wastewater loading of the treatment works. Factors such a s strength, value, and delivery flow rate characteristics shall be included to ensure a proportional distribution of the costs.
(2) The charges shall be reviewed annually and revised periodically as required.
(3) The charges shall derive revenue sufficient to meet all cost of operation, maintenance, and replacement of the system.
(4) The charges for replacement costs shall be re-calculated in the event a piece of equipment needs replacing before its life expectancy.
(Ord. 1978-28, passed 8-14-1978)