(a)
Generally.
Each residential and commercial unit located
within the city limits shall connect with the city sewer system and
pay therefor the deposits and rates, as described in a schedule of
fees as established by city council, including any applicable late
fees.
(b)
Residential customers.
Each residential sewer customer
shall pay on a graduated scale according to their usage of water as
described in a schedule of fees as established by city council.
(c)
Commercial I customers.
Each commercial I sewer customer
shall pay on a graduated scale according to their usage of water as
described in a schedule of fees as established by city council.
(d)
Commercial II customers.
Each commercial II sewer customer
shall pay on a graduated scale according to their usage of water as
described in a schedule of fees as established by city council.
(e)
Sewer debt service fee.
Every individual habitable and/or
occupied unit shall pay a flat fee line item as described in a schedule
of fees as established by city council, for sewer debt service. This
provision shall be effective on all utility accounts with sewer connections
and shall stay in force until the bond indebtedness is satisfied.
Customers with sewer service only shall pay the same fee as water
customers.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
All sewer connections with the city sewer system shall be made
in accordance with the rules and regulations as may be set forth from
time to time by the city and shall be either made or inspected by
the city’s public works department.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
Each residential and commercial unit within the city shall pay
a sewer tap fee as described in a schedule of fees as established
by city council.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association
located in the city’s corporate limits to fail to connect to
the city sewer system. If a property owner of property located in
an unincorporated area desires to connect to the city’s sewer
system, the property must first be annexed into the city’s corporate
boundaries.
(b)
It is specifically provided that any water connections made before
October 4, 1983 shall be allowed to continue and that no such connection
shall be disconnected, provided however such connections are in compliance
with this chapter.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
Each separate occupied unit in a building or portion of a building
operated by a separate individual, partnership, association, or corporation
shall be considered as a separate unit under this article. Each new
unit shall be connected to the city sewer through a separate tap.
Once a sewer tap is installed at a residential or commercial site,
no other habitable/occupiable unit may be connected to the same sewer
tap, but must have its own meter and sewer connection, with both a
water and sewer tap fee being paid.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
When any public street or easement must be opened by a resident
or commercial customer for the purpose of making or repairing sewer
taps, the same must be restored and repaired to its former condition
with the same materials and to the satisfaction of the city.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
The city shall install the sewer line to the end of the city’s
easement or 50 feet whichever is less. Any person, firm, corporation,
or association shall be responsible for the payment and installation
of any sewer line beyond the city’s easement. All sewer lines
must contain a sewer cleanout at the property line.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
(a)
Inspections.
Prior to original connection, reconnection
or transfer of water and/or sewer service to a property, the city,
at its option, may inspect the sanitary sewer service line and verify
the integrity. Any defects found after such inspection shall be repaired
by the property owner or agent prior to obtaining the service.
(b)
Notice to make repairs; payment of costs.
(1)
The city will notify in writing, registered mail return receipt requested,
each property owner on whose property a source of inflow or infiltration
into the city’s sanitary sewer system exists, as well as the
nature and location of the sources. The owner shall have the sources
repaired at his expense within three (3) calendar months from the
notification date.
(2)
A reminder notice will be sent in one (1) month and a cut-off notice
sent in two (2) months if repairs have not been satisfactorily completed.
Penalties may be enforced at the end of the third calendar month from
the original notice.
(4)
If the owner is unknown or does not pay the charge, the city shall
file a lien for the cost of repair and the fine for the extraneous
water disposed of through the system.
(5)
Standards.
(A)
If the line in question is vitreous clay pipe and cannot be satisfactorily
repaired, the owner may be required to replace the entire clay sewer
service line with PVC pipe schedule 40.
(B)
All repairs must be made by a licensed plumber or by a property owner
on his or her homestead. Both must have a valid city plumbing permit
prior to commencing work.
(C)
The city shall be notified to inspect and approve the repair before
it has been covered. If the city leaves a green tag signifying a satisfactory
repair, the plumber or owner may replace the cover.
(D)
A red tag signifies the owner or plumber must contact the designated
city official, correct the repairs as specified and notify the city
to reinspect the corrected repairs.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
Any truck stop, hotel, motel or recreational vehicle (RV) park
is required to install a sewer chewer grinder prior to obtaining the
service.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
Where allowed, property owners may install a lift station at
the owners’ own cost. Such an installation shall be approved
by the city’s public works director, shall conform to then existing
city building codes, and shall be paid for and maintained by the property
owner.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
Any person, firm, corporation, or association who shall:
(1)
Knowingly permits or causes connection to be made with the city sewer
system without inspection by the city as required or fail to pay the
tap fee;
(2)
Open a public street, alley, or city easement and does not permit
inspection by the city’s inspector as required; or
(3)
Violation of any of the terms of this article shall, upon conviction thereof in municipal court, be fined in accordance with the general penalty in section 1.01.009 of this code. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense and each continuing day’s violation shall likewise constitute a separate offense.
(Ordinance 2021-1011-03 adopted 10/11/21)
