For the purpose of this article, the definitions set forth herein
shall be controlling:
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
The system for the collection of sewage, including all sewer
mains, pumping stations, appurtenances or other facilities, which
are owned, operated and maintained by the City of Rye, whether in
or outside the City.
SEWER RENTS
A schedule of annual charges established and imposed by the
City of Rye for the use of the sanitary sewer system.
SYSTEM USERS
The record owners of real properties that have sanitary facilities
which discharge into the sanitary sewer system, whether the properties
are located in or outside of the City of Rye.
TOTAL WATER CONSUMPTION
The total volume of water delivered to a property by the
water source for which a sewer user is responsible. The total volume
of water shall be the sum of the volume of water metered by, or otherwise
calculated by, the water source
WATER CONSUMPTION
The consumption of water, measured in hundreds of cubic feet
(CCF); one CCF equals 748 gallons.
WATER SOURCE
Any entity that delivers water to a property such as United
Water Westchester or its successors in interest or assigns.
All sewer rents imposed hereunder shall be levied, connected
and enforced in the same manner and at the same time as provided for
the collection and enforcement of City taxes. If such sewer rents
are not paid when due, it shall be the duty of the City Comptroller
to charge and collect interest thereon at the same rates specified
for the collection of City taxes. Such sewer rents shall constitute
a lien upon the real property served by such sewer system, and such
lien shall be prior and superior to every other lien or claim except
the lien of an existing tax, assessment or other lawful charge.
The annual operation and maintenance costs of the sanitary sewer
system shall be determined as part of the City' budget process. The
annual costs shall include, but not be limited to:
A. Personnel services, including salaries and fringe benefits.
C. Repairs and replacement to the sanitary sewer system.
F. Building repair and maintenance.
Revenues derived from sewer rents, including interest, shall
be credited to a special fund to be known as the "Sewer Rent Fund."
Moneys in such fund shall be used for the payment of charges the City
of Rye shall be required to pay for the use of such system.
The property of the City of Rye is solely exempt from the obligation
to pay sewer rent.
Together with United Water Westchester, the City of Rye has
petitioned the New York State Public Service Commission for authorization
to contract with the water company to utilize its water consumption
data, perform billing functions, as well as provide any other services
necessary to administer this chapter. Similarly, the City of Rye has
petitioned the Westchester Joint Water Works Board to utilize its
water consumption data, perform billing functions, as well as provide
any other services necessary to administer this chapter for those
users receiving water from Westchester Joint Water Works.
The owner and occupant of real property served by such sewer
system shall be subjected to the rules and regulations of the City
of Rye and the municipality maintaining such sewer system relating
to the use of such sewer system, insofar as applicable.