A.
Capital costs shall be allocated to each parcel of property in the
district based on the assessed valuation, units or front footage of
property along which water mains are constructed or a combination
of these methods as approved by the Town Board. These costs shall
be included in the property taxes of all properties in the district.
The method of allocation will be determined by the Town Board at the
time the capital expenditures are approved.
B.
Operation and maintenance costs will be allocated to each property
connected to the waterworks based on metered water usage.
C.
Any changes in rates for either capital or operation and maintenance
costs shall be made by the Town Board after a public hearing has been
held. Notification will be posted on the Town's website 30 days'
prior to said public hearing.
A.
All bills are payable in accordance with the terms of the rates and
charges set forth in Article X. For new services installed at any
time during the billing period, the charge will be prorated accordingly.
B.
Meters will be read and billed monthly or quarterly or more often
for temporary service such as service for construction. Bills may
be rendered in advance or arrears.
C.
The quantity recorded by the meter shall be considered the amount
of water passing through the meter, which amount shall be conclusive
on both the applicant and the Department, except when the meter has
been found to be registering inaccurately or has ceased to register.
In such cases, if the meter is found to be reading fast, the customer
will be billed the minimum charge for the period in question. If the
meter is reading slowly, the actual reading will be used but will
never be less than the minimum allowance.
D.
All bills are due and payable without penalty 30 days after the date
thereof. All charges by the Department shall be a lien upon the real
property upon which or in connection with which such water is used.
If such charges are not paid within 30 days from the date due, the
water supply may be cut off until said charges are paid. A penalty
of 10%, per quarter, of the amount of the bill shall be added to the
bill for late payment.
E.
There shall be filed annually with the Town Board a statement showing
the unpaid water charges and penalties payable, with a brief description
of the applicant's property.
F.
Bills for water used or services performed by the Department shall
be paid to the Receiver of Taxes.
G.
Water rates, penalties and charges are as may be established by the
Town Board.
H.
No bill will be rendered for less than the minimum charge for each
billing period.
