(A) A monthly sewer service charge as established by the Council shall be made for each sanitary sewer connection.
(B) Rates may differ depending upon use, occupancy or location.
(C) The Council shall regulate and change the rates as it becomes necessary to meet the obligations of the town for the municipal sewer system.
(D) All charges for sewer service are payable on the last day of the month following billing at Town Hall. Each consumer shall be responsible for the payment of charges at the proper place and time. If a monthly bill is still unpaid 45 days following billing, the town reserves the right to place a lien on the property or to take the customer to small claims court to collect payment. Reconnection charge, payable in addition to a new deposit, shall be set by resolution of the Council.
(E) Prior to terminating service for nonpayment of amounts due, the town will give written notice to the consumer and provide an opportunity for a hearing for the consumer with the Town Manager or his or her designee.
(F) In case any prescribed payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the effective date of payment, as set forth above, shall be deemed to be the day following the Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
(1991 Code, § 13-2-4) (Ord. 75, passed 4-20-1992; Ord. 82-1992, passed 12-21-1992) Penalty, see § 51.99