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City of Sikeston, MO
Scott County
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[R.O. 2009 §13.12.010; Prior Code §8-201; Ord. No. 4298 §1, 1981]
The water and sewer charges and rates to be charged by the Board of Municipal Utilities of the City, from and after January 1, 1979, shall be in accordance with Exhibit A, which is on file in the City offices, attached to the ordinance codified in this Chapter and made a part hereof as if more fully set out in this Chapter.
[R.O. 2009 §13.12.020; Prior Code §8-202]
Water and sewer rate are net and all bills are due and payable on or before the tenth (10th) day of the month following that in which service is rendered and if not then paid, the City may forthwith stop all service to such delinquent user without notice.
[R.O. 2009 §13.12.030; Ord. No. 3964 §1, 1979; Ord. No. 4337 §1, 1982; Ord. No. 4397 §1, 1983]
The electrical rates to be charged by the Board of Municipal Utilities of the City, from and after June 1, 1983, shall be in accordance with Exhibit A, which is on file in the City office, attached to the ordinance codified in this Section and made a part hereof as if more fully set out in this Chapter.
[R.O. 2009 §13.12.040; Ord. No. 4398 §1, 1983; Ord. No. 6270, 7-25-2022]
The sewer rates to be charged by the Board of Municipal Utilities of the City, from and after August 4, 2022, shall be in accordance with Exhibit A, which is on file in the City offices, attached to the ordinance codified in this Section and made a part hereof as if more fully set out in this Section.
[Ord. No. 6177, 1-27-2020]
A. 
Installation Fees. The Board of Municipal Utilities (BMU) shall require the customer to pay a fifty dollar ($50.00) connection fee in advance for a new installation. The BMU shall require the customer to pay a fifty dollar ($50.00) conversion fee in advance to convert from a high pressure sodium or mercury vapor light to an LED light if the existing light is not in need of repair.
B. 
Payment. Bills rendered monthly and are due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of billing. Any monthly bills not paid by the 20th of the month shall be assessed a five percent (5%) add-on penalty charge and be subject to disconnection. The customer, in order to be reconnected, must pay all bills for electric service together with any applicable reconnection charges.
C. 
Tax Clause. Bills computed under this rate are NOT subject to any increase because of municipal taxes. Donations in free street lighting, electricity and other services are made by the BMU to the City of Sikeston in lieu of taxes.