The city shall receive from each sewer, water and garbage customer an initial deposit as provided for in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code. For the purposes of all accounts except multifamily accounts with one meter for multiple dwelling units, each meter shall be considered a separate account and shall require a separate deposit. For those multifamily accounts with one meter for multiple dwelling units, the deposit will be calculated on a per dwelling unit basis. “Multifamily” for purposes of this section and the deposits outlined in appendix A, shall mean a classification of housing where multiple separate housing units for inhabitants are contained within one building or several buildings within one complex.
(Ordinance 2016-20, sec. 1, adopted 12/6/16)
The city council has determined that the city incurs more expenses in servicing sewer and water customers living outside its corporate city limits; therefore, the deposit for such service shall be as provided for in the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code.
(2001 Code, sec. 13.902)
The city may collect an additional deposit, not to exceed the amount of the initial deposit, from the following customers:
(1) 
A customer who has been disconnected for nonpayment of their utility service;
(2) 
A customer who has received late notices in four of the previous twelve months.
(2001 Code, sec. 13.903)
The owner of rental property shall be exempt from the deposits required by sections 13.04.031 and 13.04.032 when initiating service on a particular rental property if:
(1) 
The property is vacant;
(2) 
The owner is not in violation of any provision of or delinquent in the payment of any fees or charges imposed by this chapter; and
(3) 
The owner executes a contract with the city containing the following terms and conditions:
(A) 
Statements for water service, sewer service, and garbage service furnished by the city to the rental property will be paid in conformance with the appropriate rate ordinances of the city;
(B) 
The owner shall notify the city immediately when the property is leased; and
(C) 
If the owner fails to notify the city that the property has been leased, the owner will be responsible for all water, sewer and garbage fees incurred by the tenant.
(2001 Code, sec. 13.904)