(A) 
Deposits. The Water Department shall require a meter deposit from the occupant of the premises served with water or sewer, except where such premises are occupied by the owner thereof. The deposit shall be collected before service is commenced. The deposit shall be in the amount of $100.00.
(B) 
Refund. Whenever the occupant shall vacate the premises or become the owner of the premises, the deposit shall be refunded upon payment of all outstanding utility charges.
(C) 
Hydrant Meters.
(1) 
Hydrant Meter Deposits. The Water Department shall require a meter deposit from temporary users for the service connection of a meter installed on a fire hydrant for building and construction purposes. The deposit shall be collected before service is commenced. The deposit shall be in the amount of $100.00.
(2) 
Hydrant Meter Deposit Refund. The deposit shall be refunded upon payment of all outstanding utility charges.
(Ord. 1553-2017 § 3; Ord. 1213-2006; Ord. 1087-2002; Ord. 910-96, 1996; Ord. 425, 1969; Code 2000 § 52.35; Code 1981 § 13.12.010)
(A) 
There are established for the use of and the service rendered by the waterworks system of the city the following nondiscriminatory, reasonable, and just rates and charges, based upon the amount of water supplied during each monthly billing period:
(1) 
Metered Water Service.
Metered Water Service
Rate (per 1,000 gallons)
First 4,000
gallons per month
$6.00
Next 36,000
gallons per month
$3.85
Next 75,000
gallons per month
$3.75
Next 85,000
gallons per month
$3.65
Over 200,000
gallons per month
$3.55
(2) 
Minimum Charges.
Minimum Charges (per month)
Minimum Gallons
Rate (per 1,000 gallons)
5/8
inch meter
1,660
$10.00
3/4
inch meter
2,870
$17.20
1
inch meter
4,120
$24.45
1-1/4
inch meter
6,640
$34.15
1-1/2
inch meter
9,000
$43.25
2
inch meter
13,300
$59.80
3
inch meter
29,595
$122.55
4
inch meter
55,115
$219.30
6
inch meter
112,490
$434.45
(3) 
Fire Protection, Private Hydrant Rental and Private Sprinkler.
(a) 
Monthly Fire Protection Charges.
Meter Size
Phase II Charge (1)
Phase III Charge (2)
5/8
inch meter
$5.86
$8.79
3/4
inch meter
$8.80
$13.18
1
inch meter
$14.66
$21.97
1-1/2
inch meter
$29.32
$43.95
2
inch meter
$46.91
$70.32
3
inch meter
$87.95
$131.85
4
inch meter
$146.58
$219.74
6
inch meter
$293.16
$439.49
8
inch meter
$469.05
$703.18
10
inch meter
$674.26
$1,010.82
Notes:
(1) Effective July 15, 2022.
(2) Effective February 1, 2023 and thereafter.
(b) 
Municipal Hydrant Rental (per annum)
Effective February 1, 2022
$294.97
Effective February 1, 2023
$0.00
(c) 
Private hydrant rental each (per annum): $871.99.
(d) 
Private Sprinkler (per annum).
1
inch connection
$7.83
1-1/2
inch connection
$22.72
2
inch connection
$48.49
3
inch connection
$140.85
4
inch connection
$300.19
6
inch connection
$871.99
8
inch connection
$1,858.29
10
inch connection
$3,341.80
12
inch connection
$5,397.89
(4) 
Drinking Fountain Rental.
Drinking fountain rental (per annum):
$908.74
(5) 
Collection or Deferred Payment Charge. All bills for water services not paid within 20 days from the due date thereof, as stated in such bills, shall be subject to a collection or deferred payment charge of 10 percent on the first $3.00 and three percent on the excess over $3.00.
(6) 
Temporary Users. Water furnished to temporary users via a hydrant meter shall be charged in the same manner as any other metered account as set forth on the schedule of metered water service. The cost of installing and removing the temporary connection shall be $50.00 and payable at the time of the hydrant meter deposit. If the hydrant or hydrant meter is damaged, the user shall be billed the cost of repairs.
(7) 
Pool Fill. Services connected with the filling of a swimming pool, including water consumption, shall be charged $150.00 if 20,000 gallons or less and shall be payable in advance. If greater than 20,000 gallons, the charge shall be $150.00 plus the cost of metered water in excess of 20,000 gallons.
(B) 
The applicant shall pay in advance the following water tap charges, which shall include equipment used to perform the tap, operator service and labor, and materials needed for the tap, such as the tap saddle or tap sleeve, corporation stop with curb stop or tap valve, and valve box:
Tap Size
Tap Charges
3/4 – 1-inch
$500.00
1-1/4 – 1-1/2-inch
$1,250.00
2 – 3-inch
$1,500.00
4-inch
$1,800.00
6-inch
$2,400.00
8-inch
$3,000.00
(C) 
The contractor shall give a five-day notice to the Water Superintendent as to the time to be scheduled for making the water tap. The applicant or contractor will also perform all excavating needed to complete the tap.
(D) 
A five-eighths-inch meter will be supplied by the water utility. Any meter other than a five-eighths-inch meter will be billed by the water utility to the applicant at the current cost.
(E) 
A frozen meter charge shall be $50.00 for a service call plus any cost of materials needed to repair the damaged meter.
(F) 
A service charge as outlined in AMC § 3.05.020 shall be made for any check offered in payment of a water bill and returned unpaid to the Water Department by any bank.
(Ord. 1697-2022 § 1; Ord. 1662-2021 § 1; Ord. 1661-2021 § 1)
(A) 
All consumption charges for water service shall be calculated upon the registration of the meter based on the rates schedule.
(B) 
The utility will make an effort to read meters at least monthly and such reading shall be prima facie evidence of the amount of water consumed.
(1) 
If the utility is unable to gain access to a customer's inside or reliable remote meter, the average of previous meter readings will be the basis for billing. The first billing made after the inside or reliable remote meter is read shall be adjusted according to the meter reading.
(2) 
If the utility reasonably believes that the average of previous meter readings will render an insufficient consumption, an estimate of consumption may be determined by the billing authority. The first billing made after the inside or reliable remote meter is read shall be adjusted according to the meter reading.
(3) 
No more than three consecutive estimated billings will be permitted; after that, the utility will provide notice that the consumer or property owner has 10 days to contact the utility in order to schedule a time for which the utility may send a representative to verify the meter reading.
(4) 
Failure to contact the utility, or failure to keep a scheduled time for reading verification, absent a showing of reasonable cause, will subject the consumer or property owner to disconnection of water service and the associated charges, until a verification of the meter reading is made.
(C) 
Where water is taken through more than one meter, and where such arrangement is for the convenience of the customer, then each meter shall be read and billed separately. Where water is taken from more than one main or more than one meter for the convenience of the utility, then the meter readings shall be aggregated and billed as one reading.
(D) 
All water passing through meters shall be charged, whether used, wasted, or lost through leakage.
(E) 
In the event it is determined that the meter malfunctioned or there is a discrepancy between the inside meter and the exterior meter reading device, a credit shall be issued based on the prior year average use. Under no circumstance will the credit be given for more than one year of malfunctioned or discrepancy use.
(Ord. 1669-2021 § 1)
Where water service has been discontinued for nonpayment of charges, the water shall not be again turned on until the delinquent consumer has paid all charges due and $50.00 to pay the cost of turning off and on the water.
(Ord. 1087-2002; Ord. 911-96, 1996; Code 2000 § 52.38; Code 1981 § 13.16.030)
(A) 
The city will discontinue utility service to customers because of nonpayment of bills only after notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard on disputed bills and discontinuance of service. All bills shall contain, in addition to the title, address, room number, and telephone number of the official in charge of billing, clearly visible and easily readable provisions to the effect:
(1) 
That all bills are due and payable on or before the date set forth on the bill.
(2) 
That if any bill is not paid by or before that date, and the next monthly billing indicates a past due balance of $40.00 or more from the previous month, a disconnect notice will be mailed stating that if the bill for both months is not paid in full within 20 days of the date of the disconnect notice, service will be discontinued for nonpayment.
(3) 
The city shall have no liability or responsibility to provide service to any user, residence, or business where there exists an outstanding bill.
(a) 
If a final bill is owed by a renter, s/he will not be allowed any utility service until the final bill is paid in full.
(b) 
If an owner of a property owes a final bill either in his or her name or the uncollected sewer, stormwater, or trash portion of a final bill in a previous renter's name, utility service will be denied for the property until the final bill is paid in full.
(4) 
Repealed by Ord. 1659-2020.
(5) 
That any customer disputing the disconnect notice and discontinuance of service may request a hearing within 10 days of the date of the past due utility bill notice. The hearing request must be submitted in writing and addressed to Clerk-Treasurer, 210 North Public Square, Angola, Indiana, 46703. The hearing will be scheduled and conducted by the Board of Public Works and Safety. Notice of the time and place of the hearing will be sent by first class mail to the billing address of record and, if different, to the service address. Service will continue until a decision is issued.
(B) 
Requests for delays or waiver of payment will not be entertained; only questions of proper and correct billing and whether the service should be disconnected will be considered. In the absence of payment of the bill rendered or resort to the hearing procedure provided herein, service will be discontinued at the time specified, but in no event until the charges have been due and unpaid for at least 30 days.
(C) 
When it becomes necessary for the city to discontinue utility service to a customer for nonpayment of bills, service will be reinstated only after all bills for service then due have been paid, along with a turn-on charge as established by the Common Council.
(D) 
In the event a customer is a critical facility, utility service will not be disconnected until the customer is contacted by phone or email. Critical facilities are defined as:
(1) 
Structures or facilities that produce, use, or store highly volatile, flammable, explosive, toxic, and/or water reactive materials;
(2) 
Hospitals, nursing homes, and housing likely to contain occupants who may not be sufficiently mobile;
(3) 
Police stations, fire stations, vehicle and equipment storage facilities, and emergency operations centers that are needed for response activities;
(4) 
Public and private educational facilities; and
(5) 
Public and private utility facilities that are vital to maintaining or restoring normal services during emergencies.
(Ord. 1659-2020 § 1; Ord. 1567-2017 § 1; Ord. 1501-2015; Ord. 1451-2013; Ord. 1381-2011; Ord. 1007-2000; Code 2000 § 52.39)
In addition to the tap charge in AMC § 13.05.150, the applicant shall pay in advance the following domestic connection charge based on service line size:
Year
3/4" – 1"
1-1/4" – 1-1/2"
2"
3"
4"
6"
8"
2021
974
4,870
7,792
14,610
24,350
48,700
77,920
2022
1,020
5,100
8,160
15,300
25,500
51,000
81,600
2023
1,057
5,285
8,456
15,855
26,425
52,850
84,560
2024
1,095
5,475
8,760
16,425
27,375
54,750
87,600
2025
1,134
5,670
9,072
17,010
28,350
56,700
90,720
2026
1,175
5,875
9,400
17,625
29,375
58,750
94,000
2027
1,188
5,940
9,504
17,820
29,700
59,400
95,040
2028 and thereafter
1,201
6,005
9,608
18,015
30,025
60,050
96,080
(Ord. 1661-2021 § 2)
Whoever shall violate any provision of this chapter for which no other penalty is set forth shall be subject to the penalty provision set forth in Chapter 1.15 AMC.
(Ord. 1661-2021 § 3)
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Cross-reference: Nuisances, see Chapter 8.15 AMC.