(a) The monthly rates and charges for water and wastewater shall be reviewed annually by the Utilities Management and the rates set by the Commission during the annual budget process. Such rates shall become effective on October 1 of each fiscal year. Unless otherwise agreed, rates for customers outside the city are set twenty-five percent (25%) higher.
(b) The maximum sewer commodity charge for residential customers (in city or outside city) will be based upon a maximum sewer usage of seven thousand (7,000) gallons per month. Commercial accounts will be billed sewer charges based upon total water usage.
(c) For multi-family and commercial buildings (in city or outside city) in which several units are serviced by a single meter, the base facility charge per meter shall be calculated by multiplying the number of units times the standard base charges for water, sewer and stormwater. The billing for consumption shall similarly be calculated by dividing the total monthly consumption for each meter by the number of units, in order to determine the billing rate and amount per unit, which is then multiplied by the number of units on each meter. Billing for utility services for multi-unit parcels shall commence on the first day that either a sewer connection is made or a water meter is set in place.
(d) If the utility account is temporarily disconnected, there shall continue to be a minimum charge for water and wastewater billed monthly and calculated at the base rate for the applicable billing category.
