[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Essex Fells 3-19-1991 by Ord. No. 91-576 (Ch. 13.12 of the 1992 Code); amended in its entirety 7-21-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-876. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 12-21-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-909; 2-21-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-921; 4-1-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-951; 8-21-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-999; 7-19-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-1064; 10-4-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-1065; 5-2-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-1073]
The rate for sewer usage within the Borough of Essex Fells shall be an annual rate of $450 per connection, effective January 1, 2023. A penalty of 8% per annum up to $1,500 delinquency, 18% per annum over $1,500 delinquency if not paid within 30 days of the bill. A 6% additional penalty for a delinquency over $10,000 if not paid prior to the end of the calendar year.
[Amended 2-21-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-921; 8-21-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-999]
The mailing of and due date of such bill shall be determined by the Tax Collector and Chief Financial Officer.
[Amended 2-4-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-943]
A penalty in an amount to be established by the Borough Council by annual resolution shall be added to every bill that is not paid within 30 days of the date on which it is due.