Chapter 13.56: SEWER BILLING REQUIREMENTS

§ 13.56.010 Generally.

A bill for general sewerage service is rendered bimonthly. A bill for sewerage services rendered under special contract may be rendered monthly or at any less frequency which the city chooses. An opening and closing bill for less than the regular billing period shall be prorated on a daily basis so that the charge to the customer shall reflect the actual number of days of service during said billing period.

(Prior code § 7-631; prior Ord. 90-7 N.S., 1990; Ord. 12-10 § 1)

§ 13.56.020 Separate services.

Each sewer connection to a customer's premises shall be billed separately unless the city, for its own operating convenience or necessity, installs two or more laterals in place of one.

(Prior code § 7-632; Ord. 12-10 § 1)

§ 13.56.030 Payment – Returned checks.

A bill is due and payable on presentation. The customer shall make payment at the place designated by the city. When payment is made by a check which is returned to the city dishonored by the drawee, a returned check fee set by resolution of the city council shall be added to the bill, which returned check charge shall be in addition to any other charges due.

(Prior code § 7-633; Ord. 90-7 N.S., 1990; Ord. 12-10 § 1)

§ 13.56.040 Disputed bills.

In case of dispute as to payment of a bill previously delivered, the customer shall present the receipted bill, canceled check or other satisfactory evidence of payment before the city may make an adjustment or correction.

(Prior code § 7-638; Ord. 12-10 § 1)

§ 13.56.050 Delinquent accounts.

A bill is delinquent 30 days after the date of presentation of the bill. When a bill is delinquent there shall be added a delinquent charge set by resolution of the city council. If the bill and the delinquent charge are not paid within five days after the delinquent date, the city may discontinue service.

(Prior code § 7-634; Ord. 90-7 N.S., 1990; Ord. 12-10 § 1)

§ 13.56.060 Multiple account – Delinquency at one service location.

If a customer receives service at more than one service location, and the bill for any one of that customer's accounts becomes delinquent and service is discontinued, the city may discontinue service at all other locations.

(Prior code § 7-635; Ord. 12-10 § 1)

§ 13.56.070 Delinquency – Discontinuation of service.

When service is discontinued because of delinquency in payment of a utility bill, the city may not restore the service until all charges including the delinquent charge as provided in BMC § 13.56.050 and a turnoff service fee set by resolution of the city council are paid, and a cash deposit is made to reestablish credit in an amount fixed by the director. The deposit shall be treated as an application deposit.

(Prior code § 7-636; Ord. 90-7 N.S., 1990; Ord. 12-10 § 1)