§ 13.12.080. Billing procedures.

Water and wastewater services are provided subject to the following regulations:

A.

In any case where water supplied by either a single meter or a single accessible shutoff serves more than one unit in a duplex, multi-family dwelling, multi-unit commercial facility or multi-unit industrial facility including, in particular and without limitation, two or more apartments served by a single meter or a single accessible shutoff, all charges for water and wastewater service shall be billed to the owner of record of the property upon which the meter is located and not to the occupants of the individual units which receive water through the meter or shutoff.

B.

Where the owner of a duplex, multi-family dwelling, multi-unit commercial facility or multi-unit industrial facility desires billing to be made to the occupant of each separate unit, then separate water meters and separate accessible shutoffs must be installed for each unit, the proper deposits made, and billing will be made on an individual basis. In any event, however, the owner of rental property is jointly responsible for any delinquent bills of his or her tenants, over and above the required deposit.

C.

Landlords shall promptly inform the village in writing of any new or converted apartments in existing buildings, so that appropriate billings can be made by the village treasurer.

D.

Water meters are the permanent property of the village water and sewer department, and must at all times be properly sealed. To help defray the cost to the village of procuring the initial meter and adding the same to the water and sewer department assets, the property owner pays a use cost to the department, which equals the actual cost to the village of the meter. In turn, the village agrees for this initial payment to maintain and keep this meter in repair or to replace if and when the village deems necessary. Other than the meter, any other lines material or connections beyond the corporate stop are the sole responsibility of the property owner, with the understanding that no extensions or further connections may be made without the written consent of the village.

E.

Motels (not apartments) having transient occupants are considered to be one building unit and require but a single meter and one billing.

(Ord. 2003-19 § 1, 2003: Res. dated 2/6/68)