[Added 12-16-1985 by L.L. No. 26-1985]
This article establishes a user charge system and provides for the assessing of charges for the collection, conveyance, treatment and disposal of sewage from users of public sewers, and any debt incurred thereby (hereinafter called the wastewater treatment system).
[Amended 6-21-2004 by L.L. No. 5-2004; 3-21-2005 by L.L. No. 2-2005; 3-14-2006 by L.L. No. 1-2006]
On or after September 1, 2005, charges for the use of the wastewater treatment system shall be based on the use of such system.
A. 
Sewer rent. Except as provided in this chapter, the sewer rent shall be determined by the total water consumption, or based on readings from a master sewer meter.
B. 
The amount of such sewer rent shall be as set by the Board of Trustees by resolution after public hearing on five days' notice.
C. 
On or after September 1, 2006, out-of-district users shall be charged 1 1/2 times the rate as set forth in Subsection B.
[Amended 7-17-2006 by L.L. No. 4-2006]
A. 
The amount due each quarter for the sewer rent and any other charges provided herein shall be stated on the regular water bill as a separate charge that indicates the rate (cost per 100 cubic feet of sewer use) and the total sewer rent.
B. 
All quarterly sewer charges provided for in this section shall be due and payable at the same time water bills are due and payable.
C. 
All property owners shall be responsible for payment of sewer rent charges and any other fees provided for in this section and incurred by any user in connection with the premises of such owner.
D. 
A penalty of 10% shall be added for nonpayment after date on which the bill is due. Any charge or fee not paid shall be a lien upon the premises served and shall be collectible as provided by the General Municipal Law, Village Law and Real Property Tax Law.
E. 
All wastewater services may be discontinued without further notice if the charges for such services are not paid within 25 days after the bill is due.
[Amended 10-6-1986 by L.L. No. 23-1986]
In the event that any user's discharge to the sewer treatment system is of such a strength, such a volume, at such a delivery flow rate or otherwise in violation of this chapter, the sewer rent for such user shall be increased to ensure a proportional distribution of treatment cost to each user.
A. 
In the event that a user contributes wastewater to the Village sanitary sewers from a source other than the public water supply (e.g., private wells), the owner shall install and maintain at his own expense a water meter approved by the Village.
B. 
Any property owner may substitute actual wastewater measurement for the purpose of determining the sewer rent charge. Measurement must be from a wastewater flow meter installed at the point of discharge into the Village public sewer system with prior approval of the Village required. All costs associated with design, purchase, installation, maintenance and operation shall be borne by the property owner.
[Amended 8-21-2000 by L.L. No. 4-2000; 12-4-2000 by L.L. No. 11-2000]
Allowances. The Board of Trustees or its designee may, in extra ordinary cases, grant an allowance on a sewer bill in cases of excessive usage of water caused by vandalism, hidden leaks or other causes not due to the negligence or carelessness of the consumer.
The system of sewer rents (user charges) described herein shall take precedence over any inconsistent agreements.