§ 106-324. Rates, charges, and fees.

Sewerage system rates, charges or fees payable by users shall be established by the city, and shall be subject to amendment or revision by the city from time to time. Such rates, charges or fees shall be sufficient to meet the costs of the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and improvement of the sewerage system and the treatment plant, and may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:

(1)

Fees to reimburse the POTW for the costs of development and operation of an industrial pretreatment program, and fees to reimburse the POTW for monitoring, inspections and surveillance procedures, including expenses incurred for analysis of samples.

(2)

Fees for reviewing discharge reports, and for related enforcement procedures.

(3)

Fees associated with permit applications, permit renewals, and permit transfers.

(4)

Fees for reviewing accidental discharge procedures and construction.

(5)

Fees for filing appeals.

(6)

Fees for removal by the POTW of pollutants subject to federal or state pretreatment standards.

(7)

User fees based on volume of waste and concentration or quantity of specific pollutants in the discharge.

(8)

Other charges or fees for services or procedures performed by the POTW as are required by law.

(9)

Such other charges or fees as the POTW may deem necessary to perform fully the provisions of applicable federal and state laws, this article, rules and regulations issued or adopted pursuant to law or ordinance, and terms and conditions of service.

(Ord. No. 2017-5 , § 2, 5-15-17)