Chapter 13.40
GENERAL SERVICE FEE
Sections:
13.40.020 General service fee imposed.
13.40.010 Definition.
As used in this chapter, “general service fee” or “fee” means a charge placed on all residential housing units and commercial, industrial and institutional dwelling unit equivalents. [Ord. 870 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Code 2000 § 4.605.]
13.40.020 General service fee imposed.
(A) There is imposed on all users of city utilities a charge known as the general service fee. The general service fee is imposed by the city monthly on all utility accounts connected to city utilities. The general service fee is at a uniform rate and based on each residential housing unit or dwelling unit equivalent for that account.
(B) The person responsible for paying city utility charges is responsible for payment of the general service fee unless another person has otherwise assumed that obligation in writing. No lien will attach to the real property at which the account is located because of the nonpayment of the general service fee.
(C) The fee will be included with the monthly utility bill as a separate and distinct charge and listed on the bill as the general service fee. It is due and payable at the same time as monthly utility charges. [Ord. 870 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Code 2000 § 4.610.]
13.40.030 Rate.
The rate for the general service fee is $8.00 per “residential dwelling unit” and $24.00 per “dwelling unit equivalents” for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings or land uses.
The city council may revise the amount of the fee imposed by the terms of this chapter by resolution at any time the council deems appropriate. The city council shall review the amount of the fee annually prior to the adoption of the annual budget. [Ord. 870 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Code 2000 § 4.615.]
13.40.040 Uses of revenue.
All revenues generated by the fee will be used for city general public services including public safety and administration. [Ord. 870 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Code 2000 § 4.620.]