[Added 10-11-2018 by L.L.
No. 8-2018; amended 1-3-2022 by Res. No. 2021-334]
A.Â
Each residence property shall be furnished with water at a minimum
charge of $100 per quarter or any part thereof.
B.Â
Each commercial or multiple-residence property shall be furnished
with water at a minimum charge to the owner of $100 per quarter or
any part thereof for each commercial or residence facility, and the
property owner shall furnish valid proof of the number of commercial
and/or residence facilities being supplied with water.
C.Â
Said minimum charge will cover a water consumption of 10,000 gallons
per quarter. Above this amount the following rate schedule shall be
in effect:
D.Â
The minimum rate for all properties shall be $100 per quarter.
E.Â
Rates shall be due and payable within 30 days from time of billing
in each quarter.
F.Â
Meters shall be read quarterly.
G.Â
Unpaid water charges in arrears for 30 days shall be subject to a
penalty of 10% of the amount due for 30 days or portion thereof of
delinquency. When any bill is in default at year-end closings, such
bill shall be presented to the County of Orange for payment, and said
bill will then become part of the county tax lien on said property.
H.Â
The following charges for services by the District are hereby established:
(1)Â
For making a three-fourths-inch tap on the main-connecting service
pipe and installing curb valve and box: $1,000.
(2)Â
There shall be an additional fee of $35 per linear foot for any drilling
or trenching in a state highway as measured from the inside edge of
the access trench on the side of the highway where the main is located
to the inside edge of the corresponding trench on the opposite side
of the highway. Such drilling in a state highway is subject to the
approval of the New York State Department of Transportation as may
be required by applicable statutes and regulations.
(3)Â
The regular tap-in charge shall include 12 feet of drilling or trenching
for three-fourths-inch pipe in service line. Where in excess of 12
feet of three-fourths-inch pipe in service line is required to reach
the applicant's property line, an additional fee of $30 per linear
foot will be charged. Payment of all fees for drilling, trenching
or tapping shall be made in advance to the Town Board.
(4)Â
Service taps in excess of three-fourths inch shall be installed only
upon consent of the Town Board and at such price as shall be agreed
upon.
(5)Â
For turning on water and/or installing meter: $100.
(6)Â
For shutting off water and/or removing meter: $100.