§ 22-2-38. Due date for payment of bills; late charge.

(a)

Meter basis. All quantities of water service through meters shall be determined by meter reading every 30 days, and a combined bill shall be made and rendered for such month, using the minimum volume and rates set out in section 22-2-29, together with a sewer service charge as provided for in section 22-2-32. Such bill shall be rendered within such 30-day period, and shall be due and payable not later than the tenth day following the date upon which such bill is rendered. A late charge of up to ten percent thereon shall be charged on any portion of such bill that is not paid on or prior to the due date of such amount.

(b)

Flat rate basis. Water and sewer services rendered on a flat rate basis shall be billed every 30 days, and a combined bill shall be made and rendered for such month, including the sewer service charge, and such bill shall be due and payable not later than ten days following the day upon which the bill is rendered, and a late charge of ten percent shall be charged on any portion of such bill that is not paid on or prior to such date.

(c)

Returned check fee. A $30.00 fee will be charged to the customer on all checks or drafts that are returned unpaid to the water billing department for any reason.

(Code 1959, § 20-1-37; Ord. No. 1881, 3-23-99; Ord. No. 2312 , § 5, 9-20-2016)