§ 106-509. Tampering.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person to tamper with any service connection or meter in order to gain a utility service or to avoid full payment for a utility service. If it is found that any service connection or meter has been tampered with, the water and sewer charge shall be estimated based on the previous year's use and any other relevant information and a bill shall be rendered accordingly. A charge for the electric service shall be estimated and billed according to the standard rules and regulations governing electric service.

(b)

In addition to recovery for all unbilled utility services, the city may recover all costs associated with tampering with a service connection or meter. Such costs shall include wages, fringe benefits, equipment charges and overhead associated with necessitated field calls, and the cost of making any repairs necessitated by such tampering.

(Ord. No. 2017-10 , § 2, 6-19-17)