A. Penalties: All charges not paid, when due, shall become delinquent and shall be subject to a basic penalty of ten percent (10%) for the first month delinquent. In addition, a penalty of one and one-half percent (11/2%) per month for nonpayment of the charges and the basic penalty shall thereafter be imposed.
B. Suit: All unpaid rates and charges and penalties herein provided may be collected by suit except as provided for in subsection D of this Section. (Ord. 91-40, 1-7-1992)
C. Notice Of Disconnect For Delinquent Payment: Prior to disconnecting any services for nonpayment, City personnel shall post at the door of the user, or personally deliver to a person of suitable age at the door of the user, a forty eight (48) hour notice of disconnect allowing forty eight (48) hours to make the required payment. The notice shall state that the delinquent water user may contest the disconnection of services by contacting the Public Works Director within forty eight (48) hours of posting or delivery of the notice and shall state how the Public Works Director may be contacted.
D. Lien: Any charges due for services rendered under this Chapter is a lien upon the property to which the service is rendered and shall be perfected by filing with the County recorder a statement by the City Clerk of the amount due and unpaid and describing the property subject to the lien. Each such lien shall:
1. Be coequal with the latest lien thereon to secure the payment of general taxes.
2. Not be subject to extinguishment by the sale of any property on account of the nonpayment of general taxes.
3. Be prior and superior to all liens, claims, encumbrances and titles other than the liens of assessments and general taxes.
E. Costs: Defendant shall pay all costs of suit and attorney fees, if any, in any judgment rendered in favor of the City or incurred by the City in perfecting and collecting under the lien procedure outlined above. (Ord. 94-10, 12-6-1994)