On or before September 1 of each year, the City Engineer shall review the rules, regulations, charges and fees set forth in this chapter. If changes, revisions or modifications are necessary, the Engineer shall submit them at the first Council meeting in October for ratification by ordinance. The charge system contained in Section 923.08 shall be in accordance with the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency, which now require that:
(a) The user charges shall result in the distribution of operation, maintenance and replacement costs of the treatment works within the jurisdiction of the City to each user class in proportion to such user's contribution of the total wastewater loading of the treatment works. Factors such as strength, volume and delivery flow rate characteristics shall be included to ensure a proportional distribution of the costs.
(b) The charges shall be reviewed annually and revised periodically as required.
(c) The user charges shall derive revenue sufficient to meet all costs of the operation, maintenance and replacement of the sewerage system.
(Ord. 2602. Passed 8-20-79.)