Chapter 13.14
FEES
Sections:
13.14.010 Fees – Record to be kept.
13.14.020 Fees – Sewer construction permit for installations within public right-of-way.
13.14.030 Connection to public sewer – Fee.
13.14.040 Public sewer connection fee – Methods of calculation.
13.14.050 Public sewer connection fee – Reimbursement agreement – Collection by city.
13.14.060 Public sewer connection fee – Reimbursement agreement – Obligation of owner to claim money – Forfeit when.
13.14.070 Public sewer connection fee – Reimbursement agreement – Sewer facilities of special importance – Additional specifications on charges.
13.14.080 Public sewer connection fee – Reimbursement agreement – Liability for future charges not relieved.
13.14.090 Sewer capacity charge.
13.14.100 Sewage pump station charge – Sewage pump station financing.
13.14.110 Sewer service charges designated – Payment required – Domestic purposes – Defined.
13.14.120 Reduced sewer service charges permitted when – Application – Contents – Refunds – Fees.
13.14.130 Sewer service charge variances permitted when – Application – Contents – Fees.
13.14.140 Sewer service charge exemptions permitted when – Application – Contents.
13.14.150 Payment of sewer service and pump station charges – Penalty for delinquency – Discontinuance of service – When – Unlawful connection – Backbilling and penalty.
13.14.160 Sewer service deposits required when – Amount.
13.14.170 Industrial wastewater discharge permits – Fees – Costs included in fees.
13.14.010 Fees – Record to be kept.
The director shall keep a permanent and accurate record of the amount, source, parcel, and purpose for all payments received under the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.020 Fees – Sewer construction permit for installations within public right-of-way.
The applicant for a permit to construct a sewer lateral within the public right-of-way shall pay to the city the required fee(s). (Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2202 § 1, 1987; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.030 Connection to public sewer – Fee.
A. Any person applying for a permit to develop or modify the use of any parcel shall provide sewer service capability to that parcel at the property owner’s expense. Where the owner constructs public sewer facilities, or contributes toward the costs of construction an amount in excess of the amount commensurate with the benefits to be received, as determined by the director, the city may enter into a reimbursement agreement with such person.
B. Any person desiring to connect, directly or indirectly, any parcel or any building thereon to any public sewer which has been constructed at no cost to the parcel to be connected shall pay the one-time required fee for sewer connection to the city. All revenue derived from such fees shall be deposited in the sewer income fund. The amount of such fee shall be determined by one of the following methods of calculation:
1. General front footage;
2. Other reasonable method as determined by council resolution;
3. Reimbursement agreement. (Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.040 Public sewer connection fee – Methods of calculation.
The director may issue a permit to make connection to the public sewer system upon payment of all fees required by ordinances and resolutions of the city including the sewer connection fee calculated on the basis of either:
A. General Front Footage. In the absence of a valid applicable reimbursement contract for repayment of costs involved in constructing public sewer facilities, the payment of the fee as set forth in the master fee schedule per front foot of the parcel sought to be connected. However, such front foot fee shall not be imposed upon a person who constructed or paid for the construction of the public sewer into which connection is sought; or
B. Special Circumstances. Whenever the city council, on recommendation of the director, determines that any public sewer benefits property which does not front upon such sewer, or where property does face upon a sewer, but where the shape of the property is other than the usual rectangular shape, or where it is unusual in area, or where for any other reason the strict adherence to the front foot charge provided in subsection (A) of this section would require a property owner to pay an amount not commensurate with the benefits to be received, the city council may, by resolution, determine the amount of money which such property or any unit portion thereof shall pay, in addition to and prior to the payment of other permit and connection fees. Such resolution shall take into consideration any contributions made by a property owner toward the cost of the construction of the sewer line in arriving at the amount of money to be paid by such property owner.
Prior to the adoption of such resolution, the director may allow a property owner to make use of such sewer facilities upon the owner guaranteeing to pay the amount to be provided in such resolution, and upon the deposit of an amount of money estimated by the director to be adequate, as a guarantee of the payment of the amount to be provided in the resolution; or
C. Reimbursement Agreement. The city may choose to enter into reimbursement agreements with persons, whether subdividers or not, who have constructed public sewer facilities with their own money and which facilities benefitted property the owners of which did not contribute to the construction of such facilities. Any such property owner desiring to be connected to any such public sewer facility, if such property or the owner thereof did not contribute toward the cost of the construction, shall not be permitted to connect without first paying the fee established in the applicable reimbursement agreement on file in the office of the director. (Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.050 Public sewer connection fee – Reimbursement agreement – Collection by city.
The city shall endeavor to collect the charges set forth in the various reimbursement agreements on file in the office of the director and cause the sum so collected, less city expense as set forth in the contract, to be reimbursed as provided in this chapter, but it shall not be liable for any failure to make such collection or reimbursement, and such obligation to collect such charges shall terminate six years from the date the sewer facility is accepted as being completed by the city, except as may be provided hereinafter in this chapter. (Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.060 Public sewer connection fee – Reimbursement agreement – Obligation of owner to claim money – Forfeit when.
It shall be the obligation of the person, whether a subdivider or not, to inquire of the city whether any such amounts have been paid into the city by a property owner who did not previously contribute toward the cost of the construction of the sewer facilities. If any such money remains on deposit with the city without being claimed by the party rightfully entitled to it, within one year it is deposited, such money shall be forfeited to the city, and then it shall be transferred to the sewer income fund of the city. (Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.070 Public sewer connection fee – Reimbursement agreement – Sewer facilities of special importance – Additional specifications on charges.
If the city council finds that a particular sewer facility is of special public interest because of its major importance to the city, it may, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, allow, by resolution, the following:
A. Time for Reimbursement. That the right to reimbursement for any subdivider, or for any individual, firm or corporation, as contemplated in this chapter, may be extended up to 20 years from the date that the sewer facility is accepted as being completed by the city;
B. Interest Added to Charge. That up to seven percent per year of the amount of the charge may be added thereto, but, however, only for the period fixed pursuant to the subsection (A) of this section, and the person who is entitled to reimbursement as contemplated in this chapter shall be entitled to receive such charge and the interest paid thereon. Interest shall be computed on a quarterly basis, and it shall be computed up to, but not including, the quarter in which payment of such charge is paid. (Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.080 Public sewer connection fee – Reimbursement agreement – Liability for future charges not relieved.
In the event that any parcel for which a public sewer reimbursement agreement fee has been paid receives additional benefit from any public sewer in the collection system of the city, the payment of such fee shall not relieve the parcel owner from payment for such additional benefit, nor shall the property be relieved from the levy of a special assessment under any special assessment statute of the state for such additional benefit. (Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.090 Sewer capacity charge.
The owner or person making application for a permit to develop or modify use of any residential, commercial, industrial or other property which is projected by the director to increase the volume of flow in the city sewer system by at least one-half of one equivalent dwelling unit of flow shall pay a sewer capacity charge. All revenue derived from such fees shall be deposited in the trunk sewer capital reserve fund. The amount of such charge shall be the required fee(s). (Ord. 2547 § 6, 1993; Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.100 Sewage pump station charge – Sewage pump station financing.
A. All the M/O costs for all city-owned sewage pump stations within Chula Vista, which costs are in excess of funds deposited by developers responsible for the construction of said pump stations, shall be paid from the general sewer budget.
B. When a permanent sewage pump station is approved for construction and has been constructed and accepted by the city, the developer shall deposit the M/O cost of the pump station for a period of 20 years based on an estimate by the city.
1. As an alternative to depositing the full 20-year M/O costs with the city immediately upon completion of the sewage pump station, the developer and the city may enter into an agreement providing for the M/O costs to be paid by the developer over a period of time. In this instance, the commitment to pay shall be guaranteed with adequate security, one form of which may be a lien upon the property to be developed. The amount of said lien may be adjusted over time as property is sold or as payments are made. No portion of the lien amount shall be reassigned to a buyer of a developed property.
2. In instances where the property to ultimately be served by a permanent pump station is not fully contained within the ownership of the developer who builds the pump station and an agreement with the city has been entered into as provided above, during a given year, that developer shall be responsible for the portion of the M/O cost which is proportional to the number of EDUs he has connected to the pump station as compared to the full number of EDUs connected to the pump station as determined by the director. In instances where the developer has deposited the full estimated 20-year M/O costs, a subsequent developer using the pump station shall be required to reimburse the original developer for previously deposited M/O costs (plus interest) for EDUs to be connected by that subsequent developer.
3. For temporary sewage pump stations, where the property to ultimately be served is not wholly within the ownership of the developer who builds the pump station, each subsequent developer connecting EDUs to the station shall be responsible for the payment of a portion of the annual M/O cost which is proportional to the number of EDUs that developer has connected as compared to the total number of connected EDUs.
C. For all active sewage pump stations, the total of M/O costs, including costs of replacements, utilities, personnel, equipment, supplies and overheads of all city sewage pump stations, shall be calculated by the city on a calendar year basis.
That total, plus an estimated amount for inflation, if any, less deposits or contributions estimated to be on hand at the end of the fiscal year current at that time, shall be included as a system cost in the normal city-wide sewer budget and distributed among all properties within the city connected to the Chula Vista sewer system during the fiscal year beginning on the immediately following July 1st.
D. The actual cost of bypassing or removing a temporary sewage pump station from service and connecting the collection system to an adjacent permanent gravity system shall be paid from the regular sewer budget, and that cost (less any remaining deposits collected for that purpose) shall be distributed among all properties connected to the Chula Vista sewer system.
E. This section shall not be applicable to any sewage pump station not owned by the city or to any agreement with a public agency or private entity concerning such a pump station.
F. All previous agreements and ordinances relating to special sewer service rate areas or zones are hereby amended to be in conformity with council Policy No. 570.03. This section is enacted pursuant to an exercise by the city council of its police powers as a charter city, and pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5471, Government Code Section 54300, et seq., or any other applicable state law. (Ord. 2596 § 4, 1994; Ord. 2547 § 7, 1993; Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.110 Sewer service charges designated – Payment required – Domestic purposes – Defined.
A. Amount. In addition to other fees, assessments or charges provided by the city code or otherwise, the owner or occupant of any parcel of real property, which said parcel is connected to the sewer system of the city and to a water system maintained by the Sweetwater Authority, the Otay Water District or the California – American Water Company, shall pay the required fee(s) for a sewer service charge. The city council shall establish said charge by resolution, or by ordinance (only if required in order for the fee to be collected on the tax bill).
B. Report. Every year the director of engineering shall determine the sewer service charge for the current fiscal year in accordance with subsection (A) of this section. The director shall file a report with the city clerk annually prior to August 10th, setting forth the description of each property affected and the amount of the proposed charge.
C. Assessment and Collection. The charge shall be prorated for new or restored service, and shall be calculated and assessed pursuant to subsection (A) of this section and collected in accordance with CVMC 13.14.150.
D. All revenue derived from such charges shall be deposited into the sewer revenue fund.
E. For the purpose of this section, real property shall be deemed to be used for domestic purposes when such property is used solely for domestic purposes when such property is used solely for single-family residences or the furnishing of lodging by the operation of hotels, auto courts, apartment houses, bungalow courts, housing units, rooming houses, motels, trailer parks, or the rental of property for lodging purposes. (Ord. 2914 § 1, 2003; Ord. 2547 § 8, 1993; Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.120 Reduced sewer service charges permitted when – Application – Contents – Refunds – Fees.
A. The director of finance shall have the authority to certify eligibility for a reduced sewer service charge, in the amount of 70 percent of the rate charged other residential users, upon investigation, or upon application by the occupant of a single-family residence, apartment, condominium or mobilehome, when the occupant:
1. Meets the low income eligibility criteria as presently designated in the master fee schedule, or as may in the future from time to time be amended by city council resolution amending the master fee schedule; or
2. Provides proof of payment of a monthly sewer charge greater than the required fee(s) for minimum sewer service charge.
B. The occupant of premises subject to a sewer charge may request a reduced sewer service charge by filing a completed city application form. The applicant shall furnish data regarding the type of unit, number of people in the household and proof of total annual income (“gross”) of the household. Application forms may be obtained from the city’s finance department. Certification of eligibility shall be annually established with the director of finance.
C. Eligible occupants of single-family homes subject to the sewer service charge shall have the option of either requesting an annual refund from the city or requesting the reduced sewer charge be applied on the sewer billing.
D. Residents of apartments, condominiums or mobilehomes who are eligible for the reduced sewer service charge shall receive the reduced sewer charge as an annual refund only.
E. Requests for annual refunds shall be made by eligible households between August 1st and September 30th of each year for the past fiscal year beginning in July and ending in June. The applicant will be notified of eligibility status within 30 days of application and, if eligible, a refund shall be forwarded within 90 days of application. (Ord. 2547 § 9, 1993; Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.130 Sewer service charge variances permitted when – Application – Contents – Fees.
A. The city manager shall have the power to establish rules and regulations for the granting of variances from the established sewer service charges; provided, such rules and regulations shall be approved by resolution of the city council. The city manager or his/her designee shall have the power to grant variances from established sewer service charge billing categories upon receipt of a variance application as hereinafter provided from the owner or occupant of any premises, and one or more of the following situations exist:
1. Where a nonresidential user’s wastewater contains a total suspended solids concentration sufficiently low as to qualify for a different sewer service charge strength category.
2. Where a substantial portion of the premises of an industrial or commercial establishment is used for industrial, commercial, recreational, horticultural or agricultural purposes of such a nature that the water supplied to such premises is not substantially discharged into the sewer system.
3. Where a residential user (with a separate water meter) has sufficient evidence to prove that his or her average winter consumption (usage from November 1st through April 30th), which forms the basis of their monthly sewer service charge, does not substantially correlate to the amount of sewage discharged into the sewer collection system.
B. The owner or occupant of any premises subject to the sewer service charge may apply in writing to the city manager for a reclassification of such premises (“variance”) under the provisions of subsections (A)(1), (2) (3) of this section; provided, however, that no rebate upon such reclassification shall be allowed for a period more than 90 days preceding the filing of such application. The city manager or his/her designee shall render a decision as soon as practical, but not longer than 60 days after receipt of the request for a variance. The applicant shall bear the burden of proof and furnish substantial engineering and factual data to support the applicant’s contention, by clear and convincing evidence, that the premises should be reclassified as provided in this section.
C. The owner or occupant of any premises requesting a variance from the sewer service charges pursuant to the provisions of this section and the rules and regulations approved by resolution of the city council shall pay the required fee(s) to cover the cost of investigation of said request (if any); provided, however, that no fee shall be charged for a request for total exemption from the sewer service charge. In addition, a special handling charge to cover the cost of billing and inspections to be paid per billing may be established in the resolution granting the variance by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2966 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.140 Sewer service charge exemptions permitted when – Application – Contents.
A. The director shall have the power to certify exemption from payment of sewer service charges either upon investigation or upon receipt of application from the owner or occupant of any premises; provided, one or more of the following situations exists:
1. Where a fire service connection to the water system is installed;
2. Where the premises are not connected to the wastewater system of the city;
3. When water is supplied to the premises through a separate water meter measuring irrigation water and that water is used entirely for irrigation purposes.
B. The owner or occupant of any premises subject to the sewer service charge may apply in writing to the director for exemption of such premises under the provisions of subsection (A) of this section; provided, however, that no rebate upon such exemption shall be allowed for a period more than 90 days preceding the filing of such application. The applicant shall furnish substantial evidence to support the applicant’s contention that the premises should be exempted as provided in this section.
C. No fee shall be charged for a request for exemption from the sewer service charge. (Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.150 Payment of sewer service and pump station charges – Penalty for delinquency – Discontinuance of service – When – Unlawful connection – Backbilling and penalty.
A. Billing and Payment. All sewer service charges shall be billed upon a monthly or bi-monthly basis, or on the tax bill, as determined by the city council, and shall be payable upon the billing of such charges to the owner or the occupant.
B. 1. Director’s Report. Annually, not later than August 10th, the city clerk shall set the report of the director of public works filed pursuant to CVMC 13.14.110 for public hearing before the city council and duly cause notice thereof, and of the filing of said report, to be published once at least 10 days in advance thereof in a newspaper of general circulation published in the city of Chula Vista.
2. Notice to Property Owner. When the director of public works requests that such charges be collected on the tax bill for the first time, the city clerk shall, in addition to the notice required by subsection (B)(1) of this section, cause to be mailed to each person assessed for each property described in the report, at the address shown on the last available assessment roll, notice of the filing of the report and of the date, time, and place of the public hearing thereon. If such charges are collected on the tax bill pursuant to such notice, annually thereafter, such notice need not be given but only the notice by publication required by subsection (B)(1) of this section.
C. Council Action. The city council shall conduct a public hearing to consider the amount of such charges, and whether they shall be collected on the tax bill. The first year said charges are proposed to be placed on the tax bill, such action is subject to a majority protest.
1. If a majority of the owners of affected properties protest placement on the tax bill, the charges shall not be so collected, but shall be established by city council resolution and collected pursuant to subsection (D) of this section.
2. If there is no majority protest and the city council determines to place the charges, or some of them, on the tax bill, for those to be collected on the tax bill, the city council shall by ordinance approve the report of the director of public works, along with any corrections thereto, and establish the amounts of such sewer service charges to be placed on the tax bill. The city clerk shall endorse thereon that it is the report finally approved by the city council, and forward the appropriate data forthwith to the county auditor for enrollment on the assessment roll, and ultimate collection by the tax collector on the tax roll in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 5473, et seq. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5473.8, all laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of real property taxes, including, but not limited to, delinquency, correction, cancellation, refund and redemption, are applicable to such charges.
a. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 5471 and 5473.10, the city council shall establish by ordinance the charges as those set forth in said report (along with any corrections) and hereby establishes the basic penalty for delinquency in the amount of 10 percent of the delinquent amount, plus one and one-half percent per month for nonpayment of the charge and basic penalty (designated for administrative convenience only in the master fee schedule), which shall also be collected by the tax collector on behalf of city.
b. The director of finance shall give notice to the owner of any parcel when any such charges become delinquent for 60 days, and of any penalties and interest thereon as provided herein, and that they shall constitute a lien with the force, effect and priority of a judgment lien against the lot or parcel against which it was imposed, good for three years from recordation, if recorded. The director of finance shall record with the county recorder, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5473.11, a certificate specifying the amount of the unpaid charges and penalties and interest thereon, when any such charges become delinquent for 60 days.
D. Nontax Bill. Alternatively, the charge and the billing therefor may be combined with other utility bills and separately designated, or otherwise billed and collected, as determined by the city council. Said charge, together with penalties and interest, and reasonable attorneys’ fees (hereafter collectively referred to as “charge”), shall be a charge on the property served and shall be a continuing lien upon the property served, the lien to become effective upon recordation of a notice of delinquent sewer service charge. Each such charge also shall be the personal obligation of the person who was the owner of such property served at the time when the charge was levied. The personal obligation for delinquent sewer service charges shall not pass to an owner’s successors in title as their personal obligation unless expressly assumed by them.
Any charge imposed in accordance with this chapter shall be a debt of the owner of property served from the time the charge is levied. At any time after any charges have become delinquent, the city engineer may file for record, in the office of the San Diego County recorder, a notice of delinquent sewer service charge as to such property served, which notice shall state all amounts which have become delinquent with respect to such property served and the costs (including attorneys’ fees), late penalties and interest which have accrued thereon, and the amount of any charges relating to such property served which is due and payable although not delinquent. The notice also shall contain a description of the property served with the name of the record, or reputed record, owner of such property, and the name and address of the trustee authorized by the city to enforce the lien, if by nonjudicial foreclosure as provided below. Immediately upon recording of any notice of delinquency pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this section, the amounts delinquent, as set forth in such notice, together with the costs (including attorneys’ fees), late penalties and interest accruing thereon, shall be and become a lien upon the property served, described therein, which lien also shall secure all costs (including attorneys’ fees), late penalties and interest accruing thereon. In the event the delinquent charge and all other charges which have become due and payable with respect to the same property, together with all costs (including attorneys’ fees), late charges and interest which have accrued on such amounts, are paid fully or otherwise satisfied prior to the completion of any sale held to foreclose the lien provided for in this section, the city engineer shall record a further notice, similarly signed, stating the satisfaction and release of such lien.
Each lien may be foreclosed as and in the same manner as the foreclosure of a mortgage upon real property under the laws of the state of California, or may be enforced by sale pursuant to Sections 2924, 2924(b), 2924(c) and 1367 of the California Civil Code, or any successor statute or law, and to that end, the right to enforce the lien by sale is hereby conferred upon the city and its trustee designated in the notice of delinquent charge, or a trustee substituted pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2934a. The city shall have the power to bid for the property served at a foreclosure sale, and to acquire and hold, lease, mortgage and convey the same. Suit to recover a money judgment for unpaid charges, costs, late penalties and attorneys’ fees shall be maintainable without foreclosing or waiving the lien securing the same. In any action by the city to collect delinquent charges, accompanying late charges or interest, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recovery of its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
E. Penalty for Delinquency. If the sewer service charge is not paid before the close of business or postmarked before midnight of the final date for payment as shown on the billing, a basic penalty of 10 percent of the charge(s) shall be added thereto, plus one and one-half percent per month for nonpayment of the charge and basic penalty (designated for administrative convenience only in the master fee schedule); provided, however, that when the final day for payment falls on Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, payment may be made without penalty on the next regular business day.
F. Notice of Delinquency – Hearing and Lien. When the full amount for said sewer service charge is not paid within 60 days after the final date of payment, the city clerk shall set said delinquent account for hearing by the city council at a regular or adjourned regular meeting which will be held at least seven calendar days after such 60-day period has expired. The owner of the property shall be mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing. The notice shall also inform the property owner that failure to pay said delinquent account will result in a lien upon the property, and the amount owed will be charged to the property owner on the next regular tax bill. Notice of the public hearing shall also be published once, at least 10 days in advance thereof, in a newspaper of general circulation published in the city of Chula Vista. The city clerk shall post a copy of such notice of the time and place of hearing in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance of the Council Chambers in the City Hall.
G. Delinquent Accounts – Hearing and Assessment. The city council shall consider said delinquent accounts at the time set for hearing together with any objections or protests by interested parties. Any owner of land or person affected by the charges may present a written or oral protest or objection to the delinquency of said account or the amount owed thereon. At the conclusion of the hearing, the city council shall either approve the delinquency and amount owed on the account as submitted or as modified or corrected by the city council. The decision of the city council on the charges and on all protests or objections shall be final and conclusive. The amounts so approved shall reflect the entire amount due, including all penalties, interest and administrative fees that have accrued against the account as of the date of the hearing. The amount shall be charged to the property owner on the next regular tax bill and shall be a lien upon the property involved. The city council shall confirm such assessment and cause the same to be recorded on the assessment roll and, thereafter, such assessment shall constitute a special assessment and lien upon the property. The city council shall adopt a resolution assessing such amounts as liens upon the respective parcels of land as they are shown upon the last available assessment roll.
H. Delinquent Accounts – Administrative Fee. All delinquent accounts approved by the city council pursuant to subsection (G) of this section shall be charged an administrative processing fee to offset the costs incurred by the city in administering the provisions of this chapter. The administrative processing fee (designated for administrative convenience only in the master fee schedule) shall be added to the amount assessed against the property.
I. Service Discontinuance. In the event the owner or occupant of any premises shall be delinquent in payment of the sewer service charge and such delinquency continues for a period of five days after the final date for payment of such charge, the city shall also have the right, forthwith and without notice, to discontinue sewer service to such delinquent owner or occupant, and sewer service shall not again be supplied to such person until all delinquent sewer service charges plus the penalties thereon as herein provided have been paid. The sewer service charges may be collected by suit in any court of competent jurisdiction or any other manner.
J. Unlawful Connection. In the event that any parcel or building is determined by the director to have been unlawfully connected to the public wastewater system, the city shall have the right to terminate sewer service to such parcel or building as provided in CVMC 13.06.110. Sewer service shall not again be supplied to such parcel or building until all delinquent sewer service charges which have accumulated during the current ownership of the parcel or building, plus a basic penalty of 10 percent of the delinquent sewer service charge, plus one and one-half percent per month for nonpayment of the charge and the basic penalty (designated for administrative convenience only in the master fee schedule), have been paid. (Ord. 2736 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2596 § 5, 1994; Ord. 2547 § 10, 1993; Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.160 Sewer service deposits required when – Amount.
A. Guarantee deposits may be required from all applicants for sewer service who are not the legal or equitable owners of the property to be served, except applicants for domestic sewer service.
B. The city has the right to require deposits from the owner or occupant of any premises who has allowed his bill for sewer service charge to become delinquent or who does not have an acceptable credit rating.
C. Deposits shall be equal to the estimated amount of three months’ sewer service charges, but in no event shall the deposit be less than $25.00. (Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).
13.14.170 Industrial wastewater discharge permits – Fees – Costs included in fees.
A. Industrial wastewater discharge permit fees and annual renewal fees shall be based on the wastewater constituents and characteristics of the discharges to the wastewater system. Industrial wastewater discharge permit fees and annual renewal fees shall be the required fee(s). All revenue derived from issuance or renewal of industrial wastewater discharge permits shall be deposited into the sewer revenue fund.
B. The regular permit fee and annual renewal fee shall include expenses incurred by the city for permit processing, data evaluation, routine on-site inspections, monitoring, sampling or chemical analysis, whether performed by the city or other entity acting in the city’s behalf. Costs relative to permit violations are not included in the provisions stated on the permit, and/or CVMC 13.10.120. (Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2466 § 7, 1991; Ord. 2107 § 1, 1985).