§ 48-27. Notice to consumer of charges.

(a)

Fees and charges for water and sewer service furnished by the city shall be paid to and collected by the city water and sewer department. Water meters shall be read monthly, and the consumer shall be notified in writing of the amount due from him to the city water and sewer department for water and sewer service furnished by the city. Notice shall be given by mailing a card to the last known address of the consumer stating such amount and also stating that charges for services furnished become delinquent if payment is not received by the city on or before the due date, which is ten days after bill rendering. After the due date, the customer shall pay the standard charge.

(b)

The monthly bill shall indicate the service and the due date, the amount due for services rendered, including all previous delinquent charges, if the bill is paid by the due date, and the standard charge due if the customer fails to pay the bill by the due date. The rate for the prompt payment of service charges and the standard rate for service shall be established by resolution of the city council from time to time.

(c)

Failure to receive a bill from the department does not relieve a customer or other person liable for charges from liability for service rendered. The department may refuse application for service, discontinue service, or refuse to restore service to a customer who fails to pay any charges due under this article within 15 days after the sending of notice of discontinuance as provided below.

(Code 1994, § 11.107; Ord. No. 172, § 7, 2-22-1989; Ord. No. 302, § 1, 3-12-2001)