DISCONTINUANCE  OF  SERVICE

  When any utility service charges remain unpaid for fifteen (15) days after their due date, the City may terminate service for the type of utility service for which payment has not been made.  In order to terminate any services the City shall send a notice of termination by first class mail or, at the City's option, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by posting in a conspicuous place at or near the main entrance to the premises served by such utility service to the customer listed on the City records and, at the City's option, to the occupant of the premises served and/or the owner of the premises served.  The customer may avoid termination of service by paying the current utility service charges in full and entering into a reasonable installment payment agreement with the City to pay any past due balance in no more than six (6) equal monthly installments.

  Upon disconnection of service the customer will be required to pay the reconnect fee ($15.00) and post a deposit (Residential-$50.00, Business/Commercial-$100.00) in accordance with Section 080.010.030 in order for the customer to be reconnected or for utility service to continue.

  Utility service shall not be discontinued if all current utility service charges are paid when due and all past due amounts are being amortized by reasonable installment payments not exceeding six (6) equal monthly installments. 

 See Municipal Code:  080.010.060