(A) Except for the following cases arising from theft, vandalism, or damage the utility shall give at least seven days’ prior written notice, either mailed to such customer at his or her address as shown upon the utility’s records or personally delivered to him or her where a person is on the premises, advising the customer of the reason for the proposed discontinuance of service, and stating that service shall be discontinued if the reason continues to be uncorrected at the conclusion of seven days; and further providing that the customer may request an administrative hearing to be held prior to discontinuance of service. The administrative hearing shall be held before the Winamac Town Manager or his or her designee. At the conclusion of the administrative hearing, the Town Manager or his or her designee shall have the authority, based on good cause, to affirm, modify, or reverse the order to discontinue service. The Town Manager or his or her designee shall provide the decision of the hearing in writing.
(B) In cases provided for in theft, vandalism, or damage, the utility may discontinue service without notice.
(Ord. 13 of 2013, passed 8-12-2013)