[Adopted as Ch. 2.106, Secs. 2.106.12 through 2.106.15, of the 1997 Code]
[Amended 3-15-1988 by Ord. No. 88-8; 6-11-1992 by Ord. No. 92-5; 2-26-2003 by Ord. No. 03-03; 2-23-2005 by Ord. No. 05-03; 2-22-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-02; 5-25-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-03]
There be and there are hereby established rates or charges for the use and service of the Borough of Englishtown. Such rates or charges shall be based upon the domestic customer unit charge, as established by the Western Monmouth Utility Authority, pursuant to Rules and Regulations VII, Rates and Service Charge Schedule, of the Western Monmouth Utility Authority.
Type of Service
Domestic Consumer Units
Quarterly Charges
Annual Charge
Single-family dwellings
1
$129
$516
Single-family dwellings (with garbage disposal)
1 1/4
$161.25
$645
Apartments or multifamily dwellings
1
$129
$516
Single-family dwelling (with business use)
2
$258
$1,032
Single-family dwelling (with medical or dental office)
2 1/2
$322.50
$1,290
Service station
1
$129
$516
Service station (with car wash facilities)
2
$258
$1,290
Diner, tavern; restaurant (for each seating capacity of 50 or part thereof)
3
$387
$1,548
Swim club
6
$774
$3,096
Schools (for each 28 students and faculty thereof)
1
$129
$516
Churches; clubs; nonprofit organizations
1
$129
$516
Hospitals and nursing homes (for each 5 patients and staff facilities)
1
$129
$516
Public buildings
1
$129
$516
Supermarkets (for each 6 employees)
1
$129
$516
Business (Commercial)
For each commercial unit utilized by a separate owner or tenant or for first 4 fixture units or less
1
$129
$516
For each 2 additional fixture units or less (whichever of the above is greater)
1
$129
$516
Industrial plants (for each 5 employees)
1
$129
$516
Laundromat (for each 3 machines)
1
$129
$516
Water plants (for each 100,000 gallons discharged per quarter)
1
$129
$516
Charges for sewerage service shall be made each quarter of the calendar year. All bills are to be rendered as of the 15th day of the month following the quarter for which the charges are made and shall be due and payable on the date of rendition thereof.
[Amended 10-11-1984 by Ord. No. 84-7]
In the event that the charges for sewerage service are not paid within 30 days after the bills for such service are rendered, same shall be subject to a late charge of $3 for each three-month period of delinquency, plus interest, or the period of delinquency at a rate of 18% per annum, and thereafter such delinquency shall constitute a lien upon the real estate for which such service is supplied. The total amount to be assessed as a late charge for any individual quarter shall not exceed $3.
[Added 9-9-1993 by Ord. No. 93-8; amended 2-28-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-02]
A. 
In the event that the charges for sewerage and or water service combined single billing are not paid within 45 days after the bills for such service are rendered, a first-notice letter will be sent to the owner of the premises and/or tenant, stating that the combined total is past due. After the account ages 60 days and no payment is made, a second notice will be sent advising that the balance is delinquent and payment must be made immediately. If the account ages 75 days, final notice will be sent by certified mail, stating that if the account is not paid within 10 days, the water will be shut off and/or disconnected at the owner's expense and at the Borough of Englishtown's option. The owner will have a right to request a hearing before the Borough of Englishtown Public Utilities Committee. Said hearing must be requested, in writing, to the Borough Clerk prior to the final ten-day notice of termination of service.
B. 
If service is terminated, a copy of said termination notice will be sent to the Englishtown Code Enforcement Officer.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
C. 
A reconnection charge of $100 will be imposed to reconnect the service and an advance deposit of two quarters may be required prior to reconnection on the advice of the Utilities Committee and approval of Borough Council.
The rates and charges herein established shall be collected from the owner of the premises within said Borough of Englishtown, from and after the effective date of this article.