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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6098ORDINANCE NO. 6098 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS 13.06.280, 13.06.300 AND 13.06.511 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO WATER FEES AND THE COLLECTION OF WATER CHARGES WHEREAS, the City would like to implement monthly utility billing; and WHEREAS, the bill due date and delinquency process need to be revised in order to allow for monthly billing; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to implement additional service fees to cover the actual cost of service provided; and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed its water code provisions and rates and it is therefore appropriate that the provisions of this chapter be amended to meet the City's needs. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Amendment to City Code. That Section 13.06.280 of the City of Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows: 13.06.280 Service charges -Payment dates. A. Payment for water service charges shall be due and payable to the finance department office 28-15 days after the billing date appearing on the bill. B. Water will be billed according to the rates in effect at time of service for those properties inside the city limits, and increased rates may be in effect for customers served outside the city limits. (Ord. 5849 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5216 § 1, 1999; Ord. 4878 § 3, 1996.) ------------------------- Ordinance No. 6098 Page 1 of 4 May 30, 2007 Section 2. Amendment to City Code. That Section 13.06.300 of the City of Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows: 13.06.300 Service charges -Payment delinquency. A. . Twenty days after billing date a late fee will be added to the billing as listed in ACC 13.06.511. Twenty days after late fees have been assessed. accounts with outstanding balances will have a doorhanger_delivered__ to property. Ten-Three days after the notices are ser~t_;delivered; accounts with outstanding balances will be turned off. Service shall not be restored until full payment of the delinquent amount together with fees, charges, fines or penalties pursuant to ACC 13.06.511 is received. If delinquency payment is not made by 2:00 p.m. water service may not be turned on until the next normal working day. B. Failure to receive mail will not be recognized as a valid excuse for failure to pay charges when due. It is the responsibility of the property owner to provide notification of changes in ownership of property and change in mailing addresses must be provided to the city. (Ord. 5849 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5216 § 1, 1999; Ord. 4878 § 3, 1996.) Section 3. Amendment to City Code. That Section 13.06.511 of the City of Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows: 13.06.511 Fees, service charges, fines, penalties and damage. A. Service Charge. Hydrant meter assembly deposits and fees for fire protection service line permits, hydrant permits, purity tests, and meter tests shall be as shown in the city of Auburn fee schedule. Service Charge Convenience shut off $25.00 Delinquent shut off First offense $25.00 Second offense in 12- consecutive-month period $95.00 Late charge 1 % per month of outstanding bill or $15.00 minimum, whichever is greater Unauthorized turn on/off $60.00 Delinquent meter pull $65.00 Unauthorized fire line or water hook up $100.00 a day fine from date of discovery Ordinance No. 6098 Page 2 of 4 May 30, 2007 Returned checks each $20.00 Refusal of access per day $30.00 Closing Final Read 30.00 New Account Setup 25.00 Bill Tenant 25.00 After hours water turn on/off 30.00 Escrow estimates 25.00 Section 4. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days from and after ,its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: JUN - 4 20D7 PASSED: .JUN - 4 ~QQ~ APPROVED: ~1N~~,~_ PETER B. LEWIS MAYOR Ordinance No. 6098 Page 3 of 4 May 30, 2007 ATTEST: Dan' le E. Daskam City Clerk PUBLISHED: --------------- Ordinance No. 6098 Page 4 of 4 May 30, 2007 APPROVED AS TO FORM: