Checks and automated payments that are returned by the bank as insufficient shall be assessed a service charge of $35. This charge is made for all checks/automated payments that are returned for whatever the reason might be. The procedure that will be followed is:
(A) A notice is created for the customer stating the amount that must be paid (check amount plus the service charge) in cash, money order or debit/credit card within 24 hours or the utility meter(s) will be disconnected;
(B) If no response is made by the customer within three days, all utilities will be shut off in the same manner as customary for non-payment of utility bill and disconnection of account will occur; and
(C) Once a customer has three checks returned, for any reason, his or her account shall be operated on a cash-only or credit/debit card-only basis.
(Ord. passed 7-1-2022)