All recorded consumptions, whether due to leaks
or unknown causes, are chargeable to the owner's account.
A.
Rates for water users within the village and penalties
for nonpayment of charges are hereby established and referenced in
the Master Fee Schedule and are subject to change from time to time
as deemed advisable by the Village Board of Trustees.
B.
Rates for water users outside the village and penalties
for nonpayment of charges are hereby established and referenced in
the Master Fee Schedule and are subject to change from time to time
as deemed advisable by the Village Board of Trustees.
C.
Rates for water users outside the village (that are
participating in an intermunicipal districting agreement) and penalties
for nonpayment of charges are hereby established and referenced in
the Master Fee Schedule and are subject to change from time to time
as deemed advisable by the Village Board of Trustees.
D.
Rates for water users outside the village (that are
not participating in an intermunicipal collection agreement) and penalties
for nonpayment of charges are hereby established and referenced in
the Master Fee Schedule and are subject to change from time to time
as deemed advisable by the Village Board of Trustees.
E.
Rates for the Cottage School shall be established
and set at the rates in effect for water users within the village
less the cost for raw water, provided that it is supplied at no cost
by the City of New York, and penalties for nonpayment of charges are
hereby established and referenced in the Master Fee Schedule.
F.
Rates for special, final or closing water meter reading
are hereby established and referenced in the Master Fee Schedule and
are subject to change from time to time as deemed advisable by the
Village Board of Trustees.
G.
Rates for building construction are hereby established
and referenced in the Master Fee Schedule and are subject to change
from time to time as deemed advisable by the Village Board of Trustees.
Minimum rates are hereby established and referenced
in the Master Fee Schedule for all water users.
A.
Payments are to be made with cash or check made payable
to the Village of Pleasantville. The village reserves the right to
demand payment in cash, certified check or money order for accounts
in arrears, as well as those incurring charges for overdrafted checks,
and shall charge all institutional charges incurred by the village
for returned checks to the appropriate accounts.
B.
The billing period shall be no less frequent than
quarterly. All bills shall become due and payable by the first of
a month of a calendar year, unless otherwise so specified. When the
due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the village will accept payment
on the next regular business day without penalty.
All accounts shall be subject to a ready-to-serve
charge in addition to the charges set forth for consumption. Charges
for readiness are hereby established and referenced in the Master
Fee Schedule and are subject to penalties prescribed for nonpayment
of bills.
Annual hydrant rental fees shall be established
in accordance with the agreement between the Village of Pleasantville
and the Pleasantville Fire District.
Pursuant to § 179-18, the surcharge shall be 15%. The surcharge shall be applied to any bill rendered for water charges during any billing period occurring under a declared drought emergency on the following basis:
A.
If the drought emergency is declared more than 30
days prior to the end of a billing period, the surcharge shall be
applied to the entire current billing period.
B.
If the drought emergency is declared less than 30
days prior to the end of a billing period, the surcharge shall not
be applied.
C.
If the drought emergency ceases more than 30 days
after the start of a new billing period, the surcharge shall be applied
to the entire billing period.
D.
If the drought emergency ceases less than 30 days
after the start of a new billing period, the surcharge shall not be
applied.
A discount of 50% shall automatically apply
to households within the village that have been granted a senior citizen
tax exemption pursuant to local law.
A.
The liability for the payment of all charges rests
upon the owner of the premises served. Bills shall be sent by mail
to the attention of the owner of record at the property served, unless
written instruction is so given to the village. Delivery of bills
is not guaranteed by the village.
B.
All bills for water rents, charges and fees are payable
at the Village Hall and Department of Public Works offices. A ten-percent
penalty shall be applied to all bills received after 4:00 p.m. on
the last due date or postmarked after said date. Accounts in arrears
for 30 days beyond the last due date shall incur penalties at a rate
of 1% per month until the account is paid in full. The village reserves
the right to discontinue supplying water to persons whose account
falls in arrears for two successive billing periods, upon 30 days'
written notice.
C.
The Department of Public Works shall notify the owner
or consumer, in writing, of the date said service will be terminated.
Such notice may be served personally or by leaving the same at the
premises supplied or by mail to such party at the last address known
to the Department of Public Works. In no event will termination take
place within 30 days of notification.
[Amended 4-28-1997 by L.L. No. 4-1997]
D.
The termination notice shall advise the owner or consumer
of the following:
Any account reinstated after service has been
discontinued for nonpayment of bills will be subject to a refundable
deposit of $500 to be held by the village in a noninterest bearing
account as security for said account. No payments will be made from
said deposit, and said security is refundable upon notice to the village
that the account is to be closed. Upon payment for all charges, including
a final read, the deposit will be refunded promptly. Reinstated accounts
will be charged for reactivation in accordance with the village's
Master Fee Schedule.
If the Village Board of Trustees shall deem
it proper to waive penalties because of a mistake, hardship, delay
or other reasonable cause, it shall have the power to do so. The Village
Board of Trustees does not have the authority to accept partial payment
of water bills.
Liability for notifying the village of any change
in name or address for billing purposes rests with the property owner
of record. Closing readings are required prior to terminating an account
and charges for such readings shall be made in accordance with the
village's Master Fee Schedule.
