ORDINANCE NO. 08-15-109

ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 15-109 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF OSKALOOSA KANSAS REGARDING WATER LEAKS RATE ADJUSTMENT POLICY

Be it ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Oskaloosa, Kansas:

Section 1.   Ordinance 15-109 is hereby added to the Code of the City of Oskaloosa, Kansas read as follows:

15.109     WATER LEAK RATE ADJUSTMENT POLICY

In the event of a water leak at a public building or private residence, the following shall apply:

• No adjustment shall be made to any utility bill (water or wastewater) if a water leak occurs wherein the water went into the wastewater system.
• No adjustment shall be made to any utility bill for water use if the water leak occurs outside a public building or private residence between the structure and the city owned water meter.
• No adjustments shall be made to any utility bill (water or wastewater) if the leak occurs inside a public building or inside a private residence wherein the water went into the wastewater system.
• An adjustment may be made with the approval of the governing body to a utility bill for wastewater use if a water leak occurs outside a public building or private residence if the following criteria are met:
  • Upon discovery of the leak, the City is notified immediately.
  • City inspection satisfactory proves to the City that the leak has been fixed
• Upon approval of the governing body an adjustment to the fee for wastewater usage may be made as follows:
  • Usage below the base rate will not be adjusted.
  • Usage above the base rate may be adjusted to the twelve month average.
  • No wastewater adjustment will be made for water use after the City inspection has taken place.
  • The past due balances must be paid in full prior to any adjustment being granted.

 Section 2.  Effective Date

This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the official newspaper of the City of Oskaloosa.

Passed by the City Council of the City of Oskaloosa, KS the 17th day of April, 2008.

Judy K. Miller, Mayor

ATTEST:

Patty A. Hamm, City Clerk

Published: 04/24/08