[Ord. No. 692(part), 1977; Ord. No. 1218-13 § 2; Ord. No. 1247-17 § 1.]
The amounts of all charges provided for in this chapter, including
but not limited to water rates, connection fees, deposits, turning
on charges, penalties, and reconnection fees, shall be set from time
to time by resolution of the city council, in accordance with this
chapter and California law. The failure to pay any charge established
by resolution of the city council adopted pursuant to this chapter
shall constitute a violation of this code.
Notwithstanding the above, the water rates established by City
Ordinance No. 1218-13 shall remain in effect until such time that
the city council adopts a resolution establishing new charges therein.
[Ord. No. 692 (part), 1977.]
All water charges, fees, and deposits shall be paid at the time
service is requested. No grading, building, plumbing, or electrical
permit shall be issued until said water charges, fees, and deposits
are paid.
[Ord. No. 692 (part), 1977.]
Each charge levied by or pursuant to this chapter or any resolution
adopted pursuant to this chapter is a lien upon the premises which
received the benefit of the service or facility for which the charge
was made, and the property to which service was provided, and any
steps authorized by law may be taken by the city to enforce payment
of such lien.
[Ord. No. 692 (part), 1977;
amended 2-18-2020 by Ord. No. 1270]
(a)
When due. Water bills are due and payable on the Twentieth day of
the billing month.
(b)
Penalties. Any bill which is not paid on or before the due date shall
be subject to a ten-percent penalty. If the bill is not paid within
sixty days of the due date, the water service may be discontinued,
and an additional charge for the subsequent turning on shall be paid
by the consumer.
(c)
Discontinuance of service. When a service is discontinued due to
nonpayment of bills, service shall not be resumed until all charges
and penalties are paid. All charges and penalties which are not paid
shall be a lien on the property.
(d)
Vacant premises. Water charges shall be paid for vacant or untenanted
premises unless and until notice of the vacancy and a request for
discontinuance of service is made at the office of the finance department.
