Water charges begin when the meter is installed
and continue until written notice has been given of the change of
ownership.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2002-26; Ord. No. 2002-56; Ord. No. 2002-79; Ord. No. 2003-51; Ord. No. 2005-08]
C.
Water connection fee.
(1)
DWELLING UNIT
EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNIT (EDU)
Definitions. As used in this section, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Any unit for residential purposes, whether in single- or
multiple-unit structures, including but not limited to single-family
homes, multifamily units, apartment units, seasonal occupancy units,
cooperative apartment units, condominium units or townhouse units.
Each individual commercial/industrial unit whether in a single-
or multiple-unit structure having a demand on the water system equal
to that of a dwelling unit.
(2)
Calculation of fee. The owner or occupant of a dwelling unit or a single EDU who may wish to or is legally required to connect said dwelling unit or single EDU to a Township waterline for the purpose of being supplied potable water shall pay a connection fee in the amount set forth in Chapter 169, Fee Schedule.
[Amended 3-14-2001 by Ord. No. 2006-11[3]]
(3)
Determination of EDU. For other than dwelling units,
the number of EDUs shall be calculated by dividing the anticipated
flow based upon the factors listed below by the design flow rate of
300 gallons per day and rounded to the next highest whole minimum
fee:
(a)
The design flow rate for a single dwelling unit
is 300 gallons per day.
(b)
Each commercial or industrial structure which does not contain multiple units as set forth in Subsection C(3)(c) below shall be required to pay a connection fee.
(c)
Each unit in multiple-unit structures (multifamily
units), apartment units, seasonal occupancy units, cooperative apartment
units; condominium units, townhouse units, commercial units or industrial
units shall be required to pay a separate connection fee. The flow
from the building in which the unit is located shall not be aggregated
for the purposes of calculating the connection fee.
(d)
The design flow rate for various types of uses
shall be determined by the Township utilizing the design criteria
suggested by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
or such other established and reliable sources including, but not
limited to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3.
(5)
Payment plan for water connection fee. The connection
fee may be paid in payments over a period of no more than five years
with interest of 12% when the connection is for an existing property
and is mandated by the Township. In order to qualify for the payment
of the connection fee through a payment plan, the property owner must
provide satisfactory proof of the inability to pay the connection
fee by submitting an application for approval by the Township Committee.
If the Township Committee agrees to accept payment of the connection
fee by a payment plan, it shall do so conditioned upon the property
owner executing documents securing the payment to the Township as
is determined by the Township Attorney to be necessary.
(6)
Deferral of payment of connection fee for tax exempt
properties. The connection fee for water service to properties which
are exempt from taxation may be deferred at the request of the property
owner. The connection fee shall be fully due and owing at such time
as the property ceases to maintain its exemption from real property
taxation.
A.
All contractors using water for building and construction repair work shall apply for a temporary construction connection. The contractor will be furnished a meter by the Department, as necessary, which shall be attached to a service pipe or fire hydrant and rates shall be charged to conform to the water charges established by § 394-21, but the minimum charge shall be as set forth in Chapter 169, Fee Schedule, per connection, not to be utilized for a period exceeding six months. The use of temporary construction connections shall be specifically for construction-related purposes, not to include such uses as lawn sprinkling, landscaping, and pool filling.
A.
A swimming pool may be filled from fire hydrants upon application to the Department by the owner. The Department, as necessary and as available, will supply hoses and a meter. Fire hydrants shall only be operated by qualified personnel to be employed by the property owner. Each property owner must submit to the Department an insurance certificate indicating the Township has been named as an additional insured. A fee as set forth in Chapter 169, Fee Schedule, shall be charged in addition to the appropriate rate for water consumption established by § 394-21. There is also a refundable deposit per Chapter 169 required for the use of the equipment. The fee will be refunded to the property owner upon the return of the equipment, provided that said equipment is not damaged and is in good working order.[1]
B.
The Township Committee may, by resolution, set the
charge for all other water rates of a special nature.
Bills for water service shall be rendered quarterly.
Under ordinary conditions, continuous service
water meters shall be read on or about the first week of the beginning
of a new quarter. Water meters installed for miscellaneous service
may be read at the discretion of the Department.
Unless the applicant for water service specifies
otherwise, the bills will be mailed or delivered to the premises where
water service is furnished. If the applicant so desires, the Department
will mail or deliver the bills to the business or home address of
the applicant or his agent. Failure to receive bills or notices is
no excuse for nonpayment of water bills.
[Amended 4-12-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-10; 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-26]
A.
Bills for water service shall be rendered quarterly. The amount charged
shall be due 30 days after the bill date. If bills are not paid within
30 days from the bill date, a late fee of $15 will be assessed and
interest at a rate set by the Township Committee for delinquent property
taxes shall be added to the amount of the bill. Notice shall be served
or mailed that unless the bill is paid within 15 days from the date
of the notice, the water service will be terminated.
B.
All charges for water are a lien upon the premises or property on
account of which the charge is incurred until paid and satisfied.
Such charges shall be paid within 30 days after the date of bill.
Where water is supplied at meter rates, all
the water registered by the meter will be charged for, and no deduction
will be made for leaks.
