Meter Size
(inches)
|
Meter Charge
(Annual)
|
Rate per 1,000 Gallons
| |
---|---|---|---|
5/8
|
$77
|
$3.86
| |
3/4
|
$155
|
$4.23
| |
1
|
$464
|
$4.64
| |
1 1/2
|
$770
|
$5
| |
2
|
$1,539
|
$5.40
| |
3
|
$3,076
|
$5.77
| |
4
|
$3,845
|
$6.18
| |
6
|
$4,615
|
$6.57
| |
8
|
$5,418
|
$6.95
|
B.1.
|
Adjustments to sanitary sewer rate or rental.
[Added 10-10-2002 by Ord. No. 1883] | |
(1)
|
In the event that the meter reading upon which
a property owner's annual sanitary sewer rate is based is determined
by the company or entity supplying the water to have been in error,
and such determination is made prior to the time the annual sewer
rate is paid, an adjustment shall be made to that property owner's
annual sewer rate to reflect the actual water usage. In the event
that such determination is made after the annual sewer rate has been
paid, an appropriate adjustment shall be made to the subsequent annual
sewer rate for that property.
| |
(2)
|
The Township may allow an adjustment or allowance
to annual sewer rates for residential or nonresidential uses on the
basis that water used for a specific purpose did not flow to the public
sewer, provided that a plumber licensed to transact business in Abington
Township installs a separate meter to measure the water so used. The
cost of the installation of a meter pursuant to this subsection shall
be the sole responsibility of the property owner. Any meter installed
pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to inspection and approval
by the Township. The owner of any property with a separate meter shall
pay an annual fee of $35 to the Township to defray the costs of reading
the separate meter and calculating the adjustment or allowance due
the property owner.
[Amended 4-10-2003 by Ord. No. 1889[4]] | |
(3)
|
The Township may make an adjustment or allowance
to annual sewer rates if the Township determines that a water leak
resulted in meter readings higher than otherwise would be the case,
provided that the water from such leak did not flow to the public
sewer. The amount of any such adjustment or allowance shall be determined
by the Township in a manner appropriate under the circumstances. Any
such determination shall be made in the Township's sole discretion.
| |
(4)
|
The Township may make an adjustment or allowance
to an annual sewer bill upon application of the property owner, where
the owner has purchased the property and becomes responsible for paying
an annual sewer bill based in part on a prior owner's usage which
is higher than the actual usage of the new owner. Such adjustment
or allowance shall be made by a credit against the new property owner's
first bill covering the new owner's first continuous 12 months of
ownership of the property.
[Added 4-10-2003 by Ord. No. 1889[5]] |
Legal Services
|
Fee for Services
|
---|---|
Attorney Fees
| |
Initial review and sending first legal demand letter
|
$175
|
File lien and prepare satisfaction
|
$250
|
Prepare writ of scire facias
|
$250
|
Prepare and mail letter under Pa.R.C.P. 237.1
|
$50
|
Prepare default judgment
|
$175
|
Research, prepare and obtain reissued writ
|
$175
|
Prepare praecipe to amend
|
$100
|
Prepare motion to amend
|
$150
|
Prepare motion for alternate service
|
$250
|
Prepare motion to consolidate claims
|
$250
|
Amend claim to add United States as defendant
|
$250
|
Prepare writ of execution
|
$800
|
Preparation for Sheriff's sale; review schedule
of distribution and resolve distribution issues
|
$400
|
Prepare motion to continue Sheriff's sale
|
$50
|
Prepare petition for free and clear sale
|
$400
|
Preparation and service of subpoena
|
$100
|
Presentation of motion or petition
|
$50
|
Services not covered above
|
$75 to $275 per hour
|
Collection Fees
| |
Validation notice
|
$25 per notice charged to the property owner
|
Notice of delinquent claim and fee shifting
|
$40 per notice, plus applicable postage charged to the property
owner
|
Bookkeeping fee for payment plan of three months
or less
|
$25
|
Bookkeeping fee for payment plan of more than three
months
|
$50
|
Handling fee for returned check
|
$25
|