A. Failure To Pay; City Actions: Upon failure of any customer to pay any part of a utility bill submitted by the City for any utility services pursuant to section 8-1-3 of this chapter by the past due date which is printed on the bill, the following actions and penalties may result:
1. A ten percent (10%) penalty of all amounts owing on a utility bill may be added to any utility bill which is not paid by the past due date printed on the bill.
2. The authorized agents of the City may disconnect or discontinue any or all utility services to the customer after mailing or posting written notice to the customer of the intent of the City to disconnect or discontinue at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the discontinuance of any or all of the utility services.
3. The authorized agents of the City may discontinue to furnish water to any customer refusing or neglecting to pay all or any part of a utility bill submitted after mailing or posting written notice to the customer at property where the service will be discontinued of the intent of the City to disconnect the water service.
B. Payment Of Charges And Administrative Fees Prior To Reconnection: If any utility service is discontinued or disconnected pursuant to this section, the City, or its agents, shall not reconnect or establish the services until the full amount of any outstanding utility service bill is paid plus the penalty provided in this section provided however, should a customer elect to make arrangements for an installment payment plan for the amount due under this section, a fifty dollar ($50.00) administrative fee shall be added to the utility bill plus any other applicable charges or expenses in reconnecting or reestablishing the service. (Ord. 507, 2-12-2018)