Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1943� f BILL NO. ORDINANCE NO. 1943 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, AMENDING TITLE III, CHAPTER 3B OF THE CALDWELL MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 -3B -2 BY DELETING THEREFROM ANY REFERENCE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE TREATMENT PLANT DEPARTMENT AND INSERTING THEREIN THE AUTHORIZED CITY REPRE- SENTATIVE; BY REPEALING SECTIONS 3- 3B -18(E) THROUGH AND INCLUDING 3- 3B -21; AND BY PROVIDING FOR A NEW SECTIONS 3- 3B -18(E) THROUGH AND INCLUDING 3 -3B -21 WHICH PROVIDE FOR BILLING FREQUENCY, ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL SEWER USER CHARGES, ESTABLISHING NON- RESIDENTIAL SEWER USER CHARGES, ESTABLISHING SEWER USER CHARGES FOR CONNECTIONS OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS, FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF THE WATER SUPERINTENDENT TO REQUIRE METERING OF PRIVATE WATER SUPPLIES, FOR THE RECEIPT AND PROCESSING BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OF PAYMENTS FOR SEWER, FOR THE PROCESSING OF DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS, FOR A POLICY FOR TERMINATION AND RESTORATION OF SEWER SERVICE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO: Section 1. That Section 3 -3B -2 of the Caldwell Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: 3 -3B -2: RESPONSIBILITY: It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Treatment PlaRt HepartmeRt h reRresentative authorized hy tM City Council to construct, extend, maintain, repair, replace, operate and remove systems facilities and equip- ment used for the collection, conveyance, treatment and disposal of sanitary sewage from domestic, commercial, industrial, and such other uses and purposes for which said facilities may be used to promote health, safety and the general welfare. Section 2. That Section 3-3B-18(E)., Section 3- 3B- 18(F), Section 3- 3B- 18(G), Section 3- 3B- 18(H), Section 3- 3B- 18(I), Section 3- 3B -19, Section 3 -3B -20 and Section 3 -3B -21 of the Municipal Code of the City of Caldwell, be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 3. That Chapter 3B of Title 3 Municipal Code of the City of Caldwell be, and the same is hereby amended by the addition of New Sections to be known and designated as Sections 3- 3B- 18(E), 3- 3B- 18(F), 3- 3B- 18(G), 3- 3B- 18(H), 3- 3b- 18(I), 3 -3B- 19, 3 -3B -20 and 3- 3B -21, and the same shall read as follows: 3- 3B- 18(E): BILLING FREQUENCY: Billing cycle frequency and due dates for accounts shall be established in the Billing Policy, as adopted by Resolution of the City Council. 3- 3B- 18(F): RESIDENTIAL SEWER USER CHARGES: Residential sewer charges shall be based on average water usage during the four (4) month consumption period from October 1 through March 31 and shall be adjusted annually to reflect current use. Properties with 3 or fewer dwelling units shall be classified residential. 3- 3B- 18(G): NON - RESIDENTIAL SEWER USER CHARGES: Connections to the sewer system not classified as residential shall be billed based on the actual water metered during the consumption period. 3- 3B- 18(H): SEWER USER CHARGES OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS: All residential and non - residential users outside the city limits shall be billed based on the actual water metered during the consumption period at two times the sewer user charges for sewer users inside the city limits. 3- 3B- 18(I): POWERS OF THE WATER SUPERINTENDENT: The Water Superintendent or authorized representative shall require all sewer users to install an approved and accessible water meter on all private water supplies discharging into the sewer system for determining sewer usage. Installation shall be at the expense of the property owner. Failure to install a water meter within sixty (60) days after written notice by the Water Superintendent will result in termination of sewer service at the expense of the property owner. 3- 3B -19: SEWER PAYMENTS: Payments due the City of Caldwell shall be received and processed by the Finance Director of the City of Caldwell, in accordance with Idaho Code. 3- 3B -20: DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS: Sewer charges billed shall become delinquent on the due date. Delinquent accounts shall be processed in accordance with the billing policy adopted by resolution of the City Council. 3- 3B -21: SERVICE TERMINATION: Service shall be terminated and restored in accordance with the Billing Policy and Rate Schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL of the City of Caldwell this 16th day of March , 1992 APPROVED BY THE MAYOR of the City of Caldwell this 16th day of March ! 1992. ATTEST: _ City clerk--­ kma 0% 0