G49-79 Ordinance No. G49-79
AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENT OF WATER BILLS IN CERTAIN CASES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 14.04 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended, is hereby amended by amending Section 14.04.260 to read as follows:
"14.04.260 Leakage
No deduction shall be made on account of leaking after
water has passed through a meter except as is hereinafter
provided. In the event that meter registration for a single
family residence amounts to more than six months the average
bi-monthly usage for the preceding twelve months and inspec-
tion reveals that the increase in meter registration was
caused by a leak as a result of defective plumbing or plumbing
fixtures or such other conditions as are beyond the control
of the customer occurring prior to customer's knowledge of
the defect, the Water Director and Finance Director, in the
exercise of reasonable discretion, may abate or refund an
amount equal to 75 percent of the excess over an amount
equal to six months the amount of the average bi-monthly
bill; provided, however, that no rebate or refund shall be
allowed unless and until the defect is repaired."
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after July 1, 1979.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: June 27 1979
Passed: June 27, 1 979
Vote: Yeas 5 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk