[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Avalon as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Sewers and sewage disposal — See Ch. 321.
[Adopted 3-18-1981 by Ord. No. 1135]
The Collector of Delinquent Sewage, as agent of the Borough
of Avalon, after obtaining the written approval of the Avalon Borough
Council or its designated agent, given the authority to do so, be
and hereby is authorized and directed under and in accordance with
the provisions of this article to direct and authorize the Westview
Water Authority to shut off water services to the aforesaid owners
and occupants, and to provide the Westview Water Authority with the
necessary information to enable it to proceed to shut off the water
to the aforesaid owners and occupants, such direction and authorization
and information to be provided in a manner and form substantially
as follows:
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"You are hereby authorized and directed to shut off the supply
of water to the premises located at (give address) for the reason
that (name of owner or occupant), owner or occupant (strike out one)
of the above premises has neglected or failed to pay for a period
of 30 days from the due date thereof, a rental rate or charge for
sewer, sewage or sewage treatment service imposed by the Allegheny
County Sanitary Authority.
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"I certify that the owner or occupant of the premises above
set forth is the person responsible for payment of the overdue charge
and that such rentals, rates or charges are, in fact, overdue.
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"I certify that the above claim or lien for the aforesaid service
or services has been assigned by the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority
to the Borough of Avalon.
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"I further certify that written notice to the effect that the
water supply would be shut off at the above premises was mailed to
__________, owner or occupant (strike out one), at (address) on (date),
and further, that a written notice to the effect that the water supply
would be shut off at the above premises was posted at a main entrance
to the aforesaid premises on (date) by (name or poster). Copies of
the notice sent and the notice posted are attached hereto and made
part hereof.
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"I further certify that no written notice has been given the
Borough of Avalon or the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority stating
that __________, the aforesaid owner or occupant has a defense to
the aforesaid overdue sewage rentals, rates and charges.
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AUTHORIZED OFFICER
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The Borough of Avalon is authorized and directed to pay to the
Westview Water Authority a compensation for said shut-off and turn-on
services, in an amount to be agreed upon between the Borough and the
Authority.
That the Borough shall indemnify the Authority and hold it harmless
from any claims whatsoever arising out of the shutting off of water
to any of the owners or occupants of the properties affected. All
expenses and costs incurred by the Borough of Avalon in shutting off
the water will be borne by the owner or occupant as the case may be.
