6-2-13: DISCONTINUANCE OR REFUSAL OF SERVICE; RECONNECTION:
   A.   Disconnection For Nonpayment: Service may be discontinued for nonpayment of bills on or before the fifteenth day following the date of post office cancellation on the notice of amount due. (Ord. 94-10, 12-6-1994)
   B.   Reconnection Charge:
      1.   Failure to receive bill does not relieve consumer of liability. Any amount due shall be deemed a debt to the City and any person failing, neglecting or refusing to pay said indebtedness shall be liable to an action in the name of the City in any court of competent jurisdiction for the amount thereof. (Ord. 91-40, 1-7-1992)
      2.   A reconnection charge set by resolution of the Council plus penalties will be made and collected prior to renewing service following a discontinuance. (Ord. 94-10, 12-6-1994)
   C.   Unsafe Apparatus: Water service may be refused or discontinued to any premises where apparatus or appliances are in use which might endanger or disturb the service to other customers.
   D.   Cross-Connections 1 : Water service may be refused or discontinued to any premises where there exists a cross- connection in violation of State or Federal laws.
   E.   Fraud Or Abuse: Service may be discontinued if necessary to protect the City against fraud or abuse.
   F.   Noncompliance With Regulations: Service may be discontinued for noncompliance with this or any other ordinance or regulation relating to the water service.
   G.   Upon Vacating Premises: Customers desiring to discontinue service should so notify the Water Department two (2) days prior to vacating the premises. Unless discontinuance of service is ordered, the customer shall be liable for charges whether or not the water is used. (Ord. 91-40, 1-7-1992)

 

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1. See also Chapter 9 of this Title.