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10/16/23, 9:57 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=TITLE_5_PUBLIC_WORKS 4/48 (d)Sprinkler system charges. Where a connection is made to an automatic sprinkler system for standby service only, a charge as set by the council by resolution shall be made on an annual basis. These rates shall apply in all cases where automatic sprinklers are installed and where fire gates and other outlets are sealed. Meters or detector check valves must be installed on the services as required by the city. The amount of these rates shall be due January 1 of the year for which service is to be provided and shall be payable on or before February 1 of that year. Where service is for less than an annual period, the annual charge shall be prorated on a monthly basis and the prorated amount shall be paid at the time of the connection of the sprinkler system. (e)Unmetered water. Should it be found that water not metered is used through a fire connection for any purpose other than the extinguishing of a fire upon the premises, the owner and occupant will be notified, and if the improper conditions are not corrected within ten days, the water will be shut off until proper adjustments are made. The owner shall be subject to the penalties as provided in LEC 1.04.230. Regular inspections shall be made of all fire service connections with all piping, fire gates, and other attached appurtenances. The city shall have access to the premises for the inspection and shall keep a record of all inspections made. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 08-253 on 11/3/2021 5.04.090 Statements; Delinquent Accounts (a)Statements. Statements for charges for water service for the period shall be mailed to each customer on or before January 5, April 5, July 5, and October 5 of each year. The statements shall be due and payable to the city administrator on or before the first day of the second month following the quarterly period covered by the statement. (b)Delinquent accounts. It shall be the duty of the city to endeavor to collect delinquent accounts as promptly as possible. Where satisfactory arrangements for payment have not been made, instructions shall be given to discontinue service by shutting off the water at the stop box. All delinquent accounts may be certified to the clerk/administrator, who shall prepare an assessment roll each year providing for assessment of the delinquent accounts against the respective property served. This assessment roll shall be delivered to the council for adoption on or before October 1 of each year. Upon approval of the assessment roll, the city administrator shall certify to the county auditor the amount due. The county auditor shall then enter the amount as part of the tax levy on the premises to be collected during the ensuing year. The action may be optional or subsequent to taking legal action to collect delinquent accounts. (c)Delinquent account fee. All delinquent accounts shall be charged a service fee as set forth from time to time by resolution of the city council. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 08-253 on 11/3/2021 5.04.100 Discontinuance Of Water Service Water service may be shut off at any stop box connection whenever: (a)Connection violations. The owner or occupant of the premises served, or any person working on any pipes or equipment on the premises which as connected with the water system, has violated or threatens to violate or causes to be violated any of the provisions of this chapter; (b)Delinquent charges. Any charge for water, service, meter, or other financial obligation imposed on the present or former owner or occupant of the premises served is unpaid;