[CC 1979 §90.120]
The rate of assessment to be charged and collected for the use
and service of the water system of the City of Stockton, Missouri,
said water system being a part of the combined waterworks and sewerage
system of said City, shall be based on recommendations by the City
Board, by the Board of Public Works, and decisions made subject to
the ordinances of the City Board.
[CC 1979 §90.130]
Water rates are to be based on classification by quantity used.
A base rate known as the minimum charge will be charged to all users.
The rates will be reviewed and established annually by the City Board
at budget time. The amount will be based on projected water expenses
and actual cost figures to run the department, based on the past two
(2) years.
[CC 1979 §90.140]
The Public Works Secretary will maintain regular totals on projected
water receipts, sewer receipts, sales tax receipts, and gallonage
sold. Receipts will be revised after adjustments, write-offs, and
delinquent bills are paid. This figure will be used by the Public
Works Board to determine revenue and to project needs based on revenue
loss because of deteriorating or inadequate lines. The Public Works
Supervisor will maintain regular records on water pumped. These figures
will be analyzed each billing period by the Public Works Supervisor
to estimate loss of water by leaks, and by the Purchasing Agent annually
to recommend water and sewer rates to the City Board at budget time.
[CC 1979 §90.150; Ord. No. 128 §90.150, 6-24-1991]
All expenses connected with introducing water into or upon any
premises must be paid by the applicant and the cost of making the
connection, or laying the pipe to lot line, shall be made before the
meter is set, providing always, that the right of the applicant or
his/her assigns in or to any supply pipe and attachments thereto shall
be subject to all rules and regulations which now are or may be hereafter
adopted by the City Board and to all rules and regulations in relation
to the control and management of the system of waterworks of this
City existing either at the time such application is made or afterwards
and shall be deemed a part of the contract between the City and the
applicant. When a lot is divided or other arrangements are made to
accommodate a rental or second (2nd) unit on the same lot with another
residence or business, a separate connection shall be made and separate
water meter installed.