HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Relating to Changes in Utility Billing Procedures ORDINANCE NO. 2497
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
BY REPEALING SECTIONS 36-3005, 36-3006 , 36-8007, 36-8008 , and
36-8011, AS SAID SECTIONS HAVE HERETOFORE EXISTED; AND, ADOPTING
NEW SECTIONS 36-3005, 36-3006 , 36-8007 , 36-8008 AND 36-8011 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CHANGES IN THE BILLING PROCEDURES FOR WATER
AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES ; INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE CHARGED
FOR RECONNECTION OF DISCONNECTED ELECTRIC SERVICE; REPEALING
INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS OF PRIOR ORDINANCES ; AND, ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE,
BE IT ORDIANED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF AMES,
IOWA, THAT :
Section 1. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames be,
and the same is , hereby amended by repealing Sections 36-3005 ,
36-3006f 36-8007 , 36-8008 and 36-8011 thereof as said sections
have heretofore existed.
Section 2 . The Municipal Code of the City of Ames is
further amended by enacting new Sections 36-3005 , 36-3006 ,
36-8007 , 36-8008, and 36-8011 as follows :
Sec. 36-3005. Billing, Collection.
For the purpose of billing and collecting of
charges for water furnished to consumers of the
City Water Utility, the City shall bill customers
once each calendar month for the previous
month 's service. Bills shall be sent to the
customer on as nearly the same day of each
month as is practicable.
Sec. 36-3006 . Schedule of Payment.
The net rate shown on the water customer's
bill shall be paid in the Finance Office on or
before 15 days after the date of the bill.
The City shall show on the bill the date on
which the net amount shall be payable in the
Finance Office. When not so paid, the gross
rate , five percent (5%) above the net rate,
shall apply.
Sec. 36-8007. Billing, Collection.
For the purpose of billing and collecting of
charges for electric energy furnished to consumers
of the City Electric Department, the City shall
bill customers once each calendar month for the
previous month' s service. Bills shall be sent
to the customer on as nearly the same day of
each month as is practicable.
Sec. 36-8008. Schedule of Payment.
The net rate shown on the electric customer ' s
bill shall be paid in the Finance Office on or
before 15 days after the date of the bill.
The City shall show on the bill the date on
which the net amount shall be payable in the
Finance Office. When not so paid , the gross
rate, five percent (5%) above the net rate,
shall apply.
Sec. 36-8011. Reconnection Service Charge..
When service is temporarily discontinued at
the request of the consumer or on account of
nonpayment of a bill , or for any reason, except
one beyond the control of the customer, a charge
of ten dollars ($10 . 00) shall be made for
reconnecting the service.
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Section 3 . All ordinances and parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict.
Section 4. This ordinance is in full force and effect
from and after its adoption and publication as provided by law.
Passed this 21 day o January , 1975.
Mary E/ Paul, City Clerk William F. Pelz , Mayor
lst Reading - 12/17/74
Maxwell-Koerber
Voting aye: Calhoun, Huston, Koerber, Maxwell, Nelson, Pounds .
Voting nay: None.
2nd Reading - 1/7/75
Nelson-Pounds
Voting aye : Calhoun, Huston, Koerber, Maxwell, Nelson, Pounds .
Voting nay: None
3rd Reading - 1/21/75
Koerber-Nelson
Voting aye: Calhoun, Huston, Koerber, Maxwell, Nelson.
Voting nay: None. Absent : Pounds