The city council shall at least annually transfer such monies from the utility funds as they shall deem necessary and appropriate having due regard for the need for debt service, equipment depreciation and replenishment and adequate reserves necessary to allow each utility to operate in a safe and sound manner.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
A minimum service fee as provided for in the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code shall be charged for each utility connection, disconnection, or service call for every utility operated by the city.
(1994 Code, art. 11.200)
(a) 
Deposit required; payment of deposit in installments.
(1) 
Each customer requesting full utility service shall place with the city, at the time connection is requested, a deposit of money as provided in the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code to secure the faithful payment of all sums due and owing to the city for utility services rendered.
(2) 
It is also provided, that, at the discretion of the city administrator, a person who becomes a utility customer of any type of service other than owner-occupied homes may pay the required deposit in installments, provided that the initial payment is at least one-half (1/2) of the total deposit required, with the balance to be paid in no more than two (2) payments.
(b) 
Payment of bills after returned check or disconnection of service.
If any check tendered to the city has been returned to the city because of insufficient funds, the city may thereafter require the customer who tendered such check to pay for that check and also monthly settlements thereafter with cash, cashier’s check or money order or equivalent. The city may also require that a customer pay future billings by cash, cashier’s check or money order or equivalent following a disconnection for nonpayment of services.
(c) 
Disconnection of electric service.
Electric service to any person, firm, or corporation whose account is more than ten (10) days delinquent may be disconnected, and in addition to customary charges, as heretofore set out, there shall be charged the sum as provided for in the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code for the resumption of service.
(d) 
Deposit after disconnection of service.
Each customer whose service has been disconnected shall place with the city, at the time service is requested, a deposit of money as provided for in the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code to secure the faithful payment of all sums due and owing to the city for electric service rendered.
(1994 Code, secs. 11.301–11.304)
(a) 
Water taps.
(1) 
As and from April 7th, 1978, the charges to be levied for water main taps shall be as provided for in the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code.
(2) 
These charges are applicable up to and including a distance of fifty feet (50'). Distances in excess of fifty feet (50') are subject to negotiation.
(b) 
Sanitary sewer taps.
(1) 
As and from April 7th, 1978, the charges to be levied for water main [sanitary sewer main] taps shall be as provided for in the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code.
(2) 
These charges are applicable up to and including a distance of fifty feet (50'). Distances in excess of fifty feet (50') are subject to negotiation.
(c) 
Gas taps.
(1) 
As and from April 7th, 1978, the charges to be levied for water main [gas main] taps shall be as provided for in the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code.
(2) 
These charges are applicable up to and including a distance of fifty feet (50'). Distances in excess of fifty feet (50') are subject to negotiation.
(1994 Code, secs. 11.1001–11.1003)
(a) 
Any property owner who has incurred damage to their property as a direct result of a malfunction of the sewer system operated by the city may be reimbursed for the actual damage caused by the malfunction in the amount not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or the amount of their homeowner’s insurance policy deductible, whichever is less.
(b) 
Any property owner requesting or making claim for reimbursement under this section may do so only if:
(1) 
The damage has occurred solely as direct result of a malfunction of the city system; and
(2) 
The individual has given the city notice of said damage by 5:00 p.m. of the second working day from the date of incurring said damage.
(c) 
All claims must be approved by the city council.
(1994 Code, art. 11.1100)
(a) 
The city hereby undertakes to comply with all lawful regulations of the FERC codified in subpart C of 18 CFR part 292 dealing with arrangements with qualifying cogeneration and small power production facilities under section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.
(b) 
The city administrator/city clerk and the city attorney are jointly and severally authorized and directed to file with the FERC a copy of this section reflecting the city’s compliance with 18 CFR section 292.41(c).
(1994 Code, art. 11.400)