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]
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.
[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.