Amending Sections 17-46 adn 17-47 and adding new section, 17-46.4 Regarding Nonrecurring charges for customers of SBWW

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ORDINANCE NO. 1 ~ ~ ~ - ~ C~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IlVDIANA, AMENDING SECTIONS 17-46 AND 17-47 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION TO THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 17-46.4 REGARDING NONRECURRING CHARGES FOR CUSTOMERS OF THE SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The South Bend Water Works imposes fees and chazges for services such as installation of taps, surface initiation, and reconnection of utility services. It is anticipated that such fees and charges will be incurred only on an isolated basis and aze referred to as nonrecurring charges. The South Bend Water Works has not increased these fees and chazges in some yeazs, and therefore, these fees and chazges aze well below the cost of providing the service. The increased fees and charges provided in this ordinance will compensate the South Bend Water Works for the costs incurred in providing these services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AS FOLLOWS: Section I. Sec. 17-46. Collection or Deferred Payment Charge. All bills for water services, not paid within five (5) days from the due date thereof, as stated in such bills, shall be subject to a collection or deferred payment chazge of six (6) percent of the current monthly bill. All bills for water services which are turned over to a collection agency shall be subject to a collection charge equal to twenty (20) percent of the unpaid bill. Section II. Sec. 17-46.4. Suburban Hydrant Rates. Customers with water service outside the Citv limits will incur hydrant fees as follows: Size of Meter Connection Monthly Charge Per Meter Connection 5/8 inch connection 3/4 inch connection 1 inch connection 1 lfz inch connection 2 inch connection 3 inch connection 4 inch connection 2.22 3.20 5.65 12.68 22.49 50.64 90.02