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Ordinance No. G9-90
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 14.04 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS as
follows:
Section I. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of The Elgin Munic-
ipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by adding Section 14.04.005
entitled "Definitions" as follows:
"14.04.005 Definitions
Beginning Read: "Beginning Read" means an inside reading made when
a customer is added to an account.
Billing Period: 'Billing Period" shall mean the period between each
reading as set forth in Section I4.04.200(a).
Customer/Consumer: "Customer" or "Consumer" means, jointly and
severally, any person or persons receiving or contracting for water
service from the City of Elgin at a particular metered property and the
owner or owners of the property served. The foregoing persons shall be
jointly and severally liable for all water charges at the metered prop-
erty.
Disconnection: 'Disconnection" means the physical severing of a
metered property from the City water system by removing existing
pipes, valves, meters or portions thereof.
Estimated Bill: "Estimated Bill" is a bill based upon projected charges
when a reading is not available.
Final Read: "Final Read" means an inside reading made when a
customer is deleted from an account.
Finance Director: "Finance Director" means the finance director of the
City of Elgin.
Inside Reading: "Inside Reading" means the direct and actual reading of
a properly functioning meter by a City of Elgin employee or agent.
Meter: "Meter" means a device as designated by the Water Director
and used by the City to measure consumption of water for billing pur-
poses.
Metered Property: "Metered Property" means any property or part
thereof, such as, but not limited to an apartment, house, business,
condominium or office, receiving water from the City and which has a
meter utilized by the City to determine water charges for the property
served.
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Multiple Meter Service Location: "Multiple Meter Service Location"
shall mean a service location at which there are two or more metered
properties.
Reading: "Reading" means the process of checking a meter to deter-
mine the amount of water usage at any metered property.
Remote Reading: "Remote Reading" means the reading of a meter at a
remote reading register.
Remote Reading Register: "Remote Reading Register" means a devise
as designated by the Water Director located outside of a building in an
area accessible to City personnel and which displays water consumption
as measured by the meter.
Service Location: "Service Location" means any property or part there-
of receiving water from the City and which is served by a shutoff box.
Note: Each service location will include one (single meter service
location) or more (multiple meter service location) metered properties.
Service Pipes: "Service Pipes" means those pipes connecting the shutoff
box to the metered property.
Shutoff: "Shutoff" means the termination of water at a service location
by closing the valve on a shutoff box.
Shutoff Box: "Shutoff Box" means a valve box or other device as desig-
natcd by the Water Director capable of terminating water at a service
location. Generally, a shutoff box includes, but is not necessarily
limited to, a ball-valve, curb-stop and buffalo pattern curb-box of a
make and manufacturer as designated by the Water Director.
Single Meter Service Location: "Single Meter Service Location" means
a service location at which there is only one metered property.
Water Account: "Water Account" means the total cumulative charges
for water service at any metered location.
Water Director: "Water Director" means the director of water opera-
tions for the City of Elgin."
Section 2. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulation" of the Elgin Munic-
ipal Code, 1976, as amended be and is further amended by amending Sections 14.04.010
(a) and (b) to read as follows:
"14.04.010 Service connection - Application - Composition - Costs
a. No person shall be permitted to tap or make any connection with
the City water system other than City employees. Persons desir-
ing water service connections must make written applications.
Every application for installation of water service shall be
accompanied by a deposit in advance to pay the costs of such
installation from the water main in the street to the curb
stopcock.
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b. Water service shall consist of a corporation cock placed in the
water main, a copper or ductile iron service pipe, a curb stopcock
or gate valve, and a shutoff box of a type or design as directed by
the Water Director. Except as otherwise provided herein for
meters and remote reading registers, all other equipment
necessary to connect any property to the City water system
including but not necessarily limited to pipes, valves, meters and
remote reading registers shall be the responsibility of the
customer.
c. In the event that the Water Director determines that due to
unusual conditions or circumstances the City is unable to install
water services or is otherwise unable to make installation within
fourteen (14) days after request, the Water Director may autho-
rize the private installation of water service.
d. The cost of installing and connecting any water service from and
after the corporation cock in the water main, including the
shutoff box, shall be charged to the customer. Such cost shall
include all equipment and labor and shall be determined by the
Water Director subject to the approval of the City Council."
Section 3. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin Munic-
ipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by amending Section 14.04.020 to
read as follows:
"14.04.020 Service piping and house piping requirements.
a. All service pipes placed in connection with the City water main
shall be of copper water tube or ductile iron pipe and must be at
least six (6) feet below the surface of the earth. The service pipes
from the shutoff box shall be not less than the size of pipe as that
extending from the main to the shutoff box and shall be installed
and maintained at the expense of the customer. No service pipes
shall be installed of a size less than one inch in diameter. The
service pipes shall be in accordance with the following standards:
I. Copper Water Tubing, Type "K."
Weight
(Pounds per Test Pressure
Nominal Pipe Diameter foot) (psi min.)
I in:h .839 780
1 1/4 inch 1.04 630
I 1/2 inch 1.36 580
2. All service pipes having an inside diameter of more
than two (2) inches shall be a ductile iron pipe. All
ductile iron pipe must conform with specifications of
the Ameri^an Waterworks Association and those of
the Water Director.
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3. The water department may require the installation of
back flow protection devices of approved design in
any service line where danger of back pressure is
apparent.
4. The shutoff box required by this chapter shall be used
in copper water tube services and shall be of the 'bra
seal" or ball valve type. Underground copper joints
shall be flanged, and no solder joints are permitted.
5. A shutoff box shall be set as required by the Water
Director.
6. All copper water tube service pipes shall be laid in
waves and curves in such a manner as to use at least
one foot more pipe than would be used if a straight
line of pipe was laid, and where acid or cinder condi-
tions exist in the ditch, the pipe shall be laid in a bed
of sand.
b. All other pipes used in connection with the water service inside of
the buildings after the meter must be galvanized iron, copper or
brass."
Section 4. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin Munic-
ipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by amending Section 14.04.030 to
read as follows:
"14.04.030 Service to be installed before paving construction.
To prevent destruction of paved streets, water service must be installed
for all unserved property before new paving construction is made. The
cost of such service shall be properly recorded and such costs shall be
paid by the property owner before use of such service shall be permit-
ted."
Section 5. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin Munic-
ipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by amending Section 14.04.040 to
read as follows:
"14.04.040 Shutoff boxes required--Branch service prohibited.
a. All metered properties shall be provided with separate shutoff
boxes in accessible areas as designated by the Water Director. No
branch service will be permitted from any service. No connection
shall be made with any existing water service on the outlet side of
the meter for the purpose of supplying water to other buildings.
b. All service installations and meter connections made shall be only
for the purpose of use and consumption of city water on the
premises and not for the purpose of consumption on other prem-
ises. A premises is to be construed as a single residence, apart-
ment, store, business or industrial establishment, even though it is
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one of several buildings on the same lot which may or may not be
connected."
Section 6. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin Munic-
ipal Code, I976, as amended, be and is further amended by adding Section 14.04.050 to
read as follows:
"14.04.050 Customer to provide access
Upon reasonable notice, customers shall provide access to their proper-
ty as determined necessary by the Water Director or Finance Director
for the purpose of inspecting, reading, repairing, replacing and/or
maintaining meters and water service, including leak detection, and/or
for the purpose of service connection, shutoff, disconnection, installa-
tion and/or replacement. Any customer who refuses or fails to provide
such access shall be subject to a surcharge, deposit requirement, esti-
mated billing, shutoff and/or disconnection as provided in this chapter."
Section 7. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin Munic-
ipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by amending Section 14.04.070 to
read as follows:
"14.04.070 Water meter required--Pits--Gate valves
a. All services now in use or hereafter installed shall be provided
with water meters of a size and type approved by the Water
Director. No water shall be turne i on at any service location until
a water meter is installed except as herein provided. All City
water used on any premises wheresoever situated in the City,
except as hereinafter provided, must pass through a water
meter. Except as provided below no bypass or connection around
the water meter from the water main or service shall be made,
allowed or maintained.
b. All meters up to five-eighths inch shall be furnished by the City
and shall remain the property of the City. Provided only one
water meter shall be furnished by the City for any service loca-
tion. Any additional meters required for internal private use at
service location shall be paid for by the customer but shall not be
considered a metered location or be read or billed by the City. All
meters over five-eighths inch and all meters herein required for
air conditioning and air cooling systems shall be paid for by the
customer and shall be subject to regulations of the Water Director
regarding installation, inspection and maintainance to the same
extent and in the same manner as meters furnished by the City.
c. All meters up to one inch shall be installed by the City. Meters in
excess of one inch shall be installed by the customer as directed
by the Water Director.
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d. Every meter shall be set and calibrated by or at the direction of
the Water Director.
e. All meters for residential service locations shall be required to
have a remote reading register as directed by the Water
Director.
f. Meters shall be placed and located within the building served as
directed by the Water Director to enhance accessibility and
protection of the meter. Where a meter serves more than one
building the meter shall be located within one of the buildings
served as directed by the Water Director. The Water Director
may permit meters to be located outside of a building within a
meter pit which shall be constructed and maintained at the
customer's expense on the customer's property in conformance
with standards and rules established by the Water Director. Meter
pits shall be constructed by the property owner at his expense and
must measure at least five (5) feet across the bottom and be
fitted with iron rung steps into the side of the pit. The frame and
cover of meter pits must weigh at least three hundred twenty-five
(325) pounds, the covers to measure :lot less than twenty-two (22)
inches in diameter.
g. In the event that after installation, the meter becomes inaccess-
ible for any reason, including but not limited to flooding or freez-
ing of a meter pit, the Water Director may direct the customer,
at the customer's expense, to take those actions which, in the
Water Director's opinion, are necessary to render the meter
readily accessible.
h. There shall be installed, on the inlet side of the meter, gate valves
of an approved design. There shall also be installed on the outlet
side of the meter a gate valve of like design. Meters shall be set
in places readily accessible for removal and for reading, and set in
such a manner as to prevent freezing or submersion in water. All
meters shall have a working clearance on top of not less than
sixteen (16) inches and on all sides of not less than ten (10) inches.
i. A bypass shall be installed for all meters of three (3) inch or
larger. The bypass shall meet standards and requirements as set
forth by the Water Director and shall include valves which are
sealed in the closed position. The Water Director shall be notified
prior to the breaking of these seals. Failure to so notify the
Water Director shall constitute unauthorized use of water."
Section 8. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin Munic-
ipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by amending Section 14.04.080 as
follows:
"14.04.080 Water Meter--Repair and inspection
febk a. All meters shall be repaired and maintained, and meters up to one
inch shall be replaced, by the City as determined necessary by the
Water Director. Such repair, maintenance and replacement shall
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be at the expense of the customer if the meter is owned by the
customer or if the repairs are made necessary, as determined by
the Water Director, by the act, neglect or carelessness of the
customer or occupant of the property, or where meters are
damaged by freezing, hot water, exposure or improper use.
Meters in excess of one inch shall be replaced by and at the
expense of the customer as determined necessary and as desig-
nated by the Water Director.
b. All remote reading registers shall be checked by the City at least
once every twenty-four (24) months.
c. In case of breakage, stoppage or any other irregularity in the
meter, the owner or any other customer shall notify the water
department immediately, and any necessary repairs will be made
by the department, as provided in this section.
d. The City shall have the right to remove, inspect, test and replace
any meter or remote reading register when, in the opinion of the
Water Director, there is reason to believe that the meter is inac-
curate.
e. Where the accuracy or record of a water meter is questioned by a
customer, it may be removed at the customer's request, and if so
desired, shall be tested in his presence in the shops of the water
department by means of the apparatus there provided and c report
thereof duly made. Both parties to the test must accept the
findings so made. If the test discloses an error against the cus-
tomer of more than three percent in the meter's registry, the
excess of the consumption for the four (4) months prior to the test
shall be adjusted and the entire expense of the test will be borne
by the City, and the deposit required as hereinafter prescribed
shall be returned. Where no such error is found, the customer
shall pay the charges fixed for said test. Before making a test of
any meter, the customer shall at the time of making application
for a test make a deposit of twenty ($20.00) dollars at the office
of the City Treasurer subject to the conditions of this section.
f. No meter shall be removed or in any way disturbed, nor the seal
broken, except in the presence of or under the direction of the
Water Director."
Section 9. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin Munic-
ipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by amending Seciton 14.04.090 as
follows:
"14.04.090 Application for service/Notification of change
a. Applications for water service shall be made at the office of the
finance department upon blanks furnished by the department.
Every application for service shall constitute an agreement with
the City to pay for all water used on the premises through said
service and to comply with the ordinances and rules of the City
relating to the water service, such as are in force at the time of
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the application, and amendments thereafter adopted. The owner
of the property served shall sign all applications for water
service. The owner as well as any successor in title shall be
deemed to be an applicant and customer for all water service
provided to the property regardless of whether such owner or
successor is the actual user of the water provided and regardless
of whether such owner or successor has signed the application.
Water service shall be denied to any applicant who has outstanding
delinquent bills for any metered property.
b. Whenever there is a change in the identity of the customer at any
metered property, either adding or deleting customers, the
Finance Director shall be notified and a beginning and/or final
read shall be taken. All current customers for the metered
property as well as the customer(s) to be deleted and/or the
customer(s) to be added shall be jointly and severally liable for all
water service provided before such reading is made.
c. Whenever a new customer is added or deleted all meters and
remote reading registers for the service location shall be checked
for accuracy."
Section 10. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by addition Section
14.04.100 as follows:
"14.04.100 Multiple meter service locations
a. No new water service shall be provided by the City of Elgin
except for properties which are single meter service locations. It
is the expressed policy of the City of Elgin to prevent the estab-
lishment of and to encourage the elimination of, all multiple
meter service locations.
b. Whenever a shutoff or disconnection is authorized for a metered
property within a multiple meter service location, the water
service shall be disconnected as provided in 14.04.235. Water
service shall not be reconnected until a separate shutoff box has
been installed, at the customer's expense, thereby rendering the
property a single meter service location. Such work shall be done,
as provided in this chapter, either by or under the supervision of
the City. The customer shall be responsible for all pipes and other
equipment necessary to run a water line from the shutoff box to
such customer's building."
Section II. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgir
Municipal Code, I976, as amended, be and is further amended by amending Section
14.04.1 10 to read as follows:
"14.04.110 Yard hydrant and sprinkling plugs.
rik Yard hydrants and sprinkling plugs will not be allowed on water service
connections now installed or to be hereafter installed unless such yard
hydrant or sprinkling plug is connected in such a manner that the water
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consumed through such yard hydrant or sprinkling plug shall first pass
through the water meter on such service. Provided further, such
hydrant or sprinkling plug must include a back flow protection device
approved by the Water Director."
Section 12. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976. as amended, be and is further amended by amending Section
14.04.200 to read as follows:
"14.04.200 Readings
a. All meters two (2) inches and smaller shall be read (inside reading)
and billed bi-monthly, except as may otherwise be approved by the
Finance Director at the request of commercial or industrial
users. Water meters greater than two inches or users whose
average daily usage is in excess of 25,000 gallons per day shall be
read (inside reading) and billed monthly.
b. Inside readings shall be taken on all properties as provided
herein. Except for beginning and final readings, a remote reading
shall constitute an inside reading unless the Water Director or
Finance Director determines that there is reason to believe the
remote reading register may be inaccurate. All customers shall
provide reasonable access to the City of Elgin or its designated
agents for the purpose of conducting inside readings.
c. If a meter fails to accurately register the quantity of water
consumed, or if the city is unable to read the meter, such quantity
shall be estimated based upon a like period during the preceding
year, or in such manner as the finance director may direct. An
estimated bill shall be prepared and sent to the customer.
d. In lieu of an estimated bill as provided above, when the City is
unable to read the meter, a postcard may be left which is to be
completed by the customer showing the correct metered usage
and returned to the City immediately. Any customer submitting
such a card warrants that the information submitted is true and
accurate. Failure to submit the card in a timely manner shall
result in the computation of an estimated bill. No more than
three (3) consecutive postcards may be submitted. The Finance
Director may reject any postcard submitted by a customer who
has previously submitted an incorrect postcard or when the
Finance Director has reason to believe that the information on the
card may be inaccurate or when no inside reading has occurred
within six (6) months or when the postcard is in excess of the
consecutive number permitted. Provided, however, such postcard
shall not constitute on inside reading.
e. Any estimated bill or bill based upon a customer submitted post-
card shall be adjusted to correctly reflect actual consumption
when an inside reading has been taken."
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Section 13. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by adding Section
14.04.205 to read as follows:
"14.04.205 Lack of inside reading—Surcharge
a. To promote accurate billing, enhance the detection of leaks and
reduce waste, it is the policy of the City to require inside readings
of all metered properties. Estimated bills and bills based upon
customer submitted post cards, as permitted under Section
14.04.200, shall not constitute an inside reading and shall be
subject to the provisions of this section.
b. Whenever the City has been unable to obtain an inside reading for
three consecutive billing periods, the customer shall be sent a
notice that, in the event the City is unable to take an inside
reading for the next billing period, a surcharge shall be imposed
and a remote reading register shall be required as set forth in
subparagraph C below.
c. Whenever the City has been unable to obtain an inside reading for
four consecutive billing periods, the customer shall be required to
install a remote reading register at the customer's expense. In
addition, a surcharge is hereby imposed whenever the City has
been unable to take an inside reading for four or more consecutive
billing periods. This surcharge shall be assessed each billing
period, shall be in addition to the estimated bill or bill based upon
a customer's submitted postcard and shall be in addition to any
other actions permitted pursuant to this chapter. The surcharge
imposed shall be an amount equal to the water charges of one-
hundred (100) cubic feet of water. The surcharge shall continue to
be imposed for each billing period until a shutoff or disconnection
has occurred, or an accurate inside reading has been taken and a
remote reading register installed. The surcharge shall be a credit
toward actual water usage when an accurate inside reading is
ultimately taken. Return of the surcharge in excess of actual
consumption shall be conditioned upon the installation and
payment of the remote reading register.
d. After notice and opportunity to be heard as provided in Section
14.04.235, water service shall be shutoff or disconnected at a
metered property whenever the City has been unable to obtain an
inside reading for a period of five or more billing periods."
Section 14. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by amending Section
14.04.230 as follows:
"14.04.230 Billing
a. Bills shall include all charges associated with the delivery of
water to the customer including charges related to water usage;
installation, repair and maintenance of water service, including
meters; authorized surcharges; fees and deposits.
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b. Water usage charges shall be based upon the reading, estimated
charge or customer submitted postcard as provided in Section
1 4.04.200.
c. All customers, including but not limited to the owner, at any
metered property shall be jointly and severally liable for all water
charges. Billing shall be sent to the owner but may, at the owner's
request, be sent to any other customer; provided there is a sep-
arate meter and separate shutoff for each such billing. (Single
metered service locations) Such billing of non owner customers is
done as a convenience to the owner and shall not relieve the
owner of responsibility for the bill. Any agreement between a
property owner and his tenant regarding payment of water bills
shall not be binding on the City. The City will not provide such
billing to nonowner customers where there are multiple meters
but only one shutoff. (Multiple meter service locations) Separate
bills shall be sent for each metered property.
d. All bills for water service not paid within the first twenty (20)
days after the same become due and payable shall be considered
delinquent accounts and subject to an additional late payment
charge equal to ten percent of the unpaid bill. A past due notice
showing the amount due, including the late payment charge, shall
be sent to the customer demanding payment within ten (10) days
rilhk of such notice. Provided, whenever a water bill becomes
delinquent, and there have been no prior delinquencies within the
same calendar year for the metered location, the above described
late payment charge shall not be assessed if all arrearages are
paid within ten (10) days of the past due notice. If a customers
account remains delinquent after the past due notice, such
customer shall be given written notice pursuant to Section
14.04.235 that water service will be shut off or disconnected if
the bill is not paid within five (5) days of the mailing of such
notice.
e. The City may cause water service to be shutoff at a metered
property for non payment of water bills after notice as set forth
in subsection (d) above.
f. The delinquent water bills of a customer at any metered location
may be applied to the water bills of that same customer at any
other metered location."
Section 15. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by adding Section
14.04.235 to read as follows:
"14.04.235 Shutoff/Disconnection
a. Prior to shutoff or disconnection, notice shall be sent to the
customer stating the reasons for such action and the date on or
after which such shutoff or disconnection will occur. The shutoff
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or disconnection date shall not be sooner than five (5) days after
date of mailing the notice. The notice shall advise the customer
that, in the event the customer disputes the reasons set forth for
the shutoff or disconnection, the action may be contested by
contacting the Finance Director. Where the shutoff or disconnec-
tion is challenged no action shall occur pending review by the
Finance Director.
b. The Water Director may cause water service for any metered
location to be shutoff for non payment of water charges, failure
to permit inside reading, failure to comply with the City's cross
connection protection program, unauthorized bypassing or altera-
tion of meters or remote reading registers, refusal to permit
access as required under Section 14.04.050, or violation of any
provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation of the Water
Director or Finance Director related to the administration of this
chapter.
c. When, in the opinion of the Water Director, an emergency situa-
tion is present, water service may be immediately shutoff or
disconnected for any metered location.
d. Water service may be disconnected and removed from the City's
water system for the following reasons:
I. If water service is connected or turned on at any
location without the prior approval of the City.
2. If a meter required under the provisions of this code
is by-passed or tampered with in such a manner so
that readings are reduced.
3. If a shutoff is authorized for a metered property
within a multiple meter service location.
e. Whenever water service has been shutoff or disconnected such
water service shall not be resumed until the following has
occurred:
I. All arrearages, plus surcharges, fees and costs, have
been paid. Costs include, but are not limited to,
charges associated with a shutoff, disconnection,
installation of new meters and shutoff boxes, recon-
nection and costs of collection including attorney
fees.
2. All violations of this chapter or any rule
promulgated pursuant hereto have been corrected.
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3. A new application for service has been filed. Such
application shall be considered as a request for new
service.
4. A deposit has been submitted to the City pursuant to
Section 14.04.245.
5. If a shutoff or disconnection occurred at a metered
property which is part of a multiple meter service
location, a separate shutoff box must be installed
thereby rendering the property a single meter
service location.
f. Any shutoff or disconnection authorized or required by this
chapter may be delayed when, in the discretion of the Water
Director, operational demands and/or limitations of the City make
the timely shutoff or disconnection impractical. Such delay shall
not constitute a waiver of the right of the City to shutoff or
disconnect the service as authorized herein. During such delay,
water service shall continue to be billed as provided herein,
including the assessment of surcharges. The reconnection or re-
establishment of water service after a shutoff or disconnection
shall be subject to the operational demands and limitations of the
City."
Section 16. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by adding Section
14.04.245 as follows:
"14.04.245 Deposits
A deposit shall be required whenever a shutoff has occurred for non
payment or two or more water bills have become delinquent for any
metered property within any twelve (12) month period. This deposit
shall be in the amount equal to four (4) months average usage for the
metered property for the twelve (12) month period ending with the time
period covered by the second delinquent bill. In the event such
averaging is not practical due to limited prior occupancy or usage, the
deposit shall be four (4) months estimated usage based upon like
properties. In no event shall the deposit be less than fifty ($50.00)
dollars. Such deposit shall be in addition to any outstanding water
bills. The deposits shall be returned to the customer, less an
administration fee as set by the City Council, if all succeeding bills for
all metered properties of the customer during the following twelve (12)
months are paid in a timely manner. In the event that a customer
moves out of the City the deposit will be returned after deduction of
any amount necessary to cover the final bill."
Section 17. That Chapter 14.04 entitled "Water Regulations" of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by adding Section
14.04.360 to read as follows:
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"14.04.360 Rules/Adjustments
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a. The Finance Director and Water Director may establish rules and
regulations governing the implementation of the provisions of this
chapter.
b. The Finance Director shall have the authority to adjust a water
account for any metered property in the following circumstances:
I. Whenever the Finance Director determines that a
water bill is in error.
2. Whenever the Water Director determines, after all
reasonable efforts have been exerted, that a water
account is uncollectible.
3. For water leaks as provided in this chapter.
c. The Finance Director may authorize an adjusted payment schedule
for delinquent water accounts when, in the opinion of the finance
director, there is a reasonable probability that such accounts will
be paid pursuant to the adjusted payment schedule."
Section 18. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 19. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage. and publication in the manner provided by law.
s / George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: January 24, 1 990
Passed: January 24 , 1990
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk
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