2008.11.17 ORD 2008-425 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Charges made for the use of facilities may be fixed by reference to a reasonable classification of the types of premises to which the service is furnished, or by reference to the quantity, availability, and difficulty of disposal of effluent, or in any other equitable basis, including, but not without limitation, any combination of those referred to above. Adjustments. The City Council may adopt by resolution policies and standards for the adjustment of fees for parcels. Such adjustments shall not be made retroactive. Exemptions. Public rights-of-way are exempt from the fees established pursuant to this ordinance. Billings. Bills for charges for the fees shall be made by the Clerk of the City of Hugo. All bills shall be payable at the office of the City Finance Director. Recalculation of Fees. If a property owner or person responsible for paying the fees questions the correctness of such charge or the computation of same, that person may have the determination of the charge recomputed within six (6) months of the mailing of the fee by submitting to the City Clerk a written request for the recomputation Collections. All fees are due prior to issuance of a permit by the City to connect to the utility. No connection shall be made without first issuance of a permit by the City. A violation of this Ordinance shall be a misdemeanor. Sunset Clause. Recognizing that facilities have a limited useful life, this ordinance shall expire and become void on the first day of January, 2029, unless sooner abolished by ordinance or extended by resolution of the City Council. Severability. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction adjudges any part of this Ordinance to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance not specifically included within that judgment. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication according to law.