A fee schedule shall be established by resolution of the Town Board. The fees set forth in accordance with such fee schedule shall be charged and collected for water rent rates, tapping fees, damaged meter fees, cost of meter-pits, service charges, service turn on and shutoff fees, and other actions described in or contemplated by this chapter.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
Consumers wishing to temporarily discontinue water service or wishing to reestablish water service shall notify the Town Clerk, in writing, at least two days in advance, except in event of an emergency.
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Single-dwelling services. Water rent shall be terminated effective as of date water is actually shut off and shall be resumed effective as of date water is turned back on.
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Multiple-dwelling services. Water rent shall be terminated effective as of date of actual inspection to insure control valve is turned off and premises are empty. Water rent shall be resumed as of date service is resumed. If water service is resumed and/or premises are occupied without prior written notification to the Town Clerk, water rent shall be resumed retroactive to date service was discontinued.
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There shall be a charge as set by the Town Board for each visit for the purpose of turning water on or off.[1]
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Editor's Note: Original § 45.38A and C of the 1987 Code, Water rent rates, as amended, which immediately followed this section, were repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II). Original § 45.38B was redesignated as § 296-10C.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions, except in case of emergency, temporary interruption necessitated by repairs, extensions or maintenance operations, shortage of water or similar situations, no service shall be terminated by the district without complying with the following procedures:
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Notice of violation and hearing. Upon the determination by the Senior Water Operator that a violation has occurred pursuant to this chapter or that a bill for services or other charges has become delinquent, the Town Clerk shall notify, in writing, the occupant or occupants of the affected premises as well as the owner thereof either personally or by certified mail at the last known address of such persons, setting forth specifically the grounds for termination of service and the time and place of hearing. Such notice shall be served at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing and shall contain a warning that unless such person or persons shall appear and offer proof or other evidence at such hearing, the service may be terminated without further notice.
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Conduct of hearing. At the time and place specified in the notice, the Town official designated by the Town Board hereafter referred to as the "hearing officer," shall conduct the hearing and such proof or evidence that may be presented by the district and the other interested parties.
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Determination. At the close of the hearing, the hearing officer may order the termination of the service or other appropriate action as he or she may determine.
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Appeal. Any person aggrieved by the action of the hearing officer shall have the right to appeal to the Town Board. Such appeal shall be taken by filing within 14 days after notice of the action complained of has been mailed to such person's last known address, together with a written statement setting forth fully the grounds for the appeal. The Town Board shall set a time and place for the hearing on such appeal, and notice of such hearing shall be mailed to the applicant at his or her last known address at least five days prior to the date set for the hearing. The decision and order of the Town Board shall be final and conclusive.