§ 70-76. Deposits and basic monthly service charge generally.

(a)

Deposits. A deposit in accordance with the duly adopted schedule of fees must be paid to the city by the occupant of the residence or business establishment seeking water service before water service will be furnished. The deposit shall remain for as long as the water service is furnished to the premises.

(b)

Basic monthly service charge generally.

(1)

Wherever meters are connected to the city's water distribution system, the basic monthly service charge called for in section 70-77 of this Code shall apply, regardless of whether or not any water is actually used or consumed and regardless of whether or not the premises to which connection is made have water service from another source. If more than one meter is used to serve the premises, the total charge for water service shall be computed as if each were connected to separate premises, meaning the basic monthly service charge shall be due for each meter.

(2)

The basic monthly service charge called for in section 70-77 of this Code shall be in addition to and not credited against the charges made for installation of the meter and making connections as provided elsewhere in this Code.

(Code 1977, § 21-51; Ord. No. 2012-12, § 2(Exh. C), 4-16-12; Ord. No. 2013-06, § 1(Exh. A), 3-18-13)