The terms utilized in this chapter shall have the same meaning and incorporate the same definitions (when applicable) as provided for in title 8, chapter 8.08 and title 13, chapter 13.04 of this Code. Further, the following definitions shall be used and are specific to this chapter:
DELINQUENT: When used in conjunction with the term utility account shall mean a state where the account holder and/or property owner has failed to pay the full amount owed on any bill on a utility account, including any service fees, interest, penalties, and/or required deposits, after thirty (30) days from the date on which the bill is stated to be due. An account is delinquent after the first delinquency and any subsequent delinquencies are to be included within the original delinquency.
FEES: In the context of a utility account shall mean any monies owed to the City of Warr Acres for the provision of utility service and shall include, but not be limited to, the service charges for the provision of sewer service and/or garbage and refuse service, as well as any applicable fees (including, but not limited to, line maintenance, ambulance service, EPA fees, waste fees, etc.) as well as any late charges that have been assessed.
UTILITY ACCOUNTS: Shall mean accounts opened and billed by the Warr Acres Utility Billing Department for the purpose of collecting monies owed (service charges, fees and/or late charges) to the City of Warr Acres for garbage and refuse service (see title 8, chapter 8.08 of this Code) and sewer service (see title 13, chapter 13.04 of this Code) as well as any other fees which are billed by the Utility Billing Department. (Ord. 1171, 2016)