Chapter 13.60 - FEES AND RATES

Sections:

13.60.010 - Extension or connection permit fee—Water line inspection fee.#

No extension or connection of service pipes shall be made without obtaining a permit and payment of the permit fee to be set by resolution of the city council.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-12)

13.60.020 - Special or temporary rates.#

The city council may fix rates for any special or temporary use and they may change or alter by resolution or ordinance any or all rates when in their judgment it becomes expedient or beneficial to do so. Providing, however, the rates may not be changed in violation of any previous commitment or ordinance duly authorized by the city council.

(Prior code § 14-2-2)

13.60.030 - Meter tests—Who shall bear charges.#

A.

Should any water user, using a water meter, desire to have the meter on the user's premises tested, the cost of the test shall be borne by:

(1)

the person requesting the testing, where the meter is found to be correct or register in favor of the consumer; or

(2)

the city, where the meter is found to be over registering.

B.

Meters shall be changed only at the discretion of the Water Supervisor.

(Prior code § 14-2-4; Ord. No. 2023-04, § 1(Exh. A), 2-22-2023)

13.60.040 - After hours service—Overtime rate.#

Should it be necessary to turn the water on or off at any time other than during regular working hours and during regular working days, the charge for the service shall be at overtime rate for that particular day and for the time of day worked.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-2-6)

13.60.060 - Larger meters furnished at expense of applicant—Property of city.#

Meters of a larger size then one inch shall be furnished at the expense of the applicant, and installed at the applicant's expense and the charge shall be the actual cost of work done plus twenty (20) percent. In all cases the meter shall be furnished by and become the property of the city and shall be maintained by the water department.

(Prior code § 14-1-10; Ord. No. 2023-04, § 1(Exh. A), 2-22-2023)

13.60.070 - Other charges.#

Other charges for other size connections, and all work done by the water department, including cutting and replacing pavement where necessary, shall be fixed by the public works supervisor and water department supervisor at the actual cost of work done plus twenty (20) percent, unless otherwise provided for by ordinance or resolution. Where an old service pipe is replaced by a new one of larger size, the charge shall be the same as for installation of a new service pipe.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-11)

13.60.080 - Bills rendered—Penalty for nonpayment.#

All bills for water used shall be rendered monthly. The water department supervisor shall determine from time to time when meter readings are to be made and bills rendered. If the bills rendered, where delinquent charges are part of bill, as aforesaid are not paid within sixty (60) days of their rendition, the supervisor or other authorized personnel shall give a notice in writing to the user that the water will be turned off within twenty-four (24) hours unless the bill is paid. If the user fails to pay in the time allotted, the supervisor shall cause the water to be turned off and before the water is turned on all unpaid water bills must be paid in full together with a turnon fee to be set by resolution of the city council. In case of vacancy, where service is discontinued or meter is taken out, unless delinquent bills are paid within sixty (60) days, a penalty of ten percent shall be charged in addition to the regular bill. When, for any reason, the water meter shall fail to register, bills shall be rendered at the average rate consumed for like periods of time.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-2-3)

13.60.090 - Abatement for nonuse.#

Any water user, to avail himself of an abatement for nonuse of water on a meter, shall report to the water department supervisor and have the water turned off at his premises, and the meter may be removed at the option of the supervisor. Before water service will again be supplied written notification must be made to the supervisor or his authorized agent. Abatements will not be allowed unless there is a vacancy on the premises being served and in no event for less than thirty (30) days.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-2-5)