ORD 12-18ORDINANCE NO.: 2012,,18
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE REGARDING UTILITY SERVICE
DELIQUENT ACCOUNTS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section t section 2-4-2.J.3 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
3. Delinquent Acco nt Administration Fee: 100.00
Section 2, section 2-4-2.J,4 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
4. Vater Disconnect/Reconnect Fees:
a. Turn on at water service valve: $75.00
. Turn off at water service valve: $75.00
Section 3. Section 6-2-5.A of the City Code is hereby amended to read as
followsi
A. A late payment fee of ten percent oho shall be assessed on the unpaid
portion(s) on all accounts when payment of the balance is not postmarked or
received by the due date. The unpaid portions and late payment penalty shall be
due immediately. Additional late payment fees on the past due amount shall be
added each billing period the account is delinquent.
Section 4, Section 6.2-5.0 of the City Code is Merely amended to read as
follows:
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C s For any account with a balance more than ninety days past due, the
} assessment of unpaid fees, usage charges and late payments or discontinuance
of service shall be in accordance with the following:
The first occurrence of a delinquent account within a twelve (1 2) month
period shall be assessed to the property in accordance with the provisions
of this Section.
2. - subsequent delinquencies of an account previously assessed for non-
payment shall be subject to the following procedures:
a. For residential properties, except those subject to Section 6 -2-
.C.2.b ofthis chapter, the city council may, at its discretion, direct
the Utility Department to commence the disconnection of services
as provided for in section 6.2.5.0.3 of this Chapter.
b. Where service is required to be provided by Section 7-11-8 of the
City Code pertaining to rental of residential properties, the
delinquent account shall be assessed to the property in accordance
with the provisions of Section 6-2-5.0.3 of this Section and also
issued an administrative Citation for violation of the City Code for
each month that the account remains delinquent.
C. For all non-residential properties, the Utility Department artment shall
commence the disconnection of services as provided for in Section
6-2-5.C.3 of this Chapter.
3. The Utility Department shall issue a shut off notice by first crass mail to the
address on file for the account that shall state that if full payment is not
made by the date specified said notice water service to the property shall
be shut off at any time after the date Mated in the shut ofd notice for non-
payment without further notice.
Section 5, Section 6-2-5.E of the city code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
E. A disconnection fee and a reconnection fee and an Account Delinquency
Administration Fee as set forth in Section 2-4-2.J of the city Coder must be paid
in addition to the outstanding delinquent balance together with current charges
before water service will be restored. Payment under this section shall be in the
form of credit card, cash or cashiers' check. Scheduling the reconnection of
water service by the Utility Department may require as many as ten 1 days
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from the date payment is received.
Section es Section 6-2-5.J of the City Code is hereby repealed In its entirety,
Section 7. Section 6-2-6.A of the City Code is hereby amended to read a
follows:
A. Every premises, which for the purposes of this Section may include more than
one residential dwelling unit if approved by the City pursuant to a written
agreement recorded with the property, connected to the municipal water system
shall have the following:
'I. A separate service line connecting between the lateral service line and
separate meter,
2. Each service line shall have a grater service valve installed in accordance
with the Engineering Manual. The water service valve shall be the
property of the City but the property owner shall be responsible for
maintaining it In working order and beeping it accessible at all tines. The
City retains the right to access the water service valve in the operation of
the utility system as provided for by the City Code, Furthermore, the City
shall not be liable for any damage resulting from the need to gain access
to the grater service valve or to the water service valve itself if any damage
should occur as a result of the operation of the utility system pursuant to
this Section or services provided at the request of the account owner,
Section 8. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication.
MOTION BY: CMHEIDNR
SECOND Y: CM SCHROEDER
ALL IN FAVOR: MAyOR 1 TOCL<I P• CM HEI NEN, C HR 1 R
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CM ARKWD
THOSE OPPOSED:
NONE
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this loth day of
December, bei, 2012.,
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ATTEST;IQr-
Tami Loff, City Clerk
CITY OF OTSEGO
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ORDINANCE NO.: 2012-18
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE REGARDING UTILITY SERVICE
DELlQUEMT ACCOUNTS.
THE CITY COUNCIL, of THE CITY of OTSEGO DOES HEREBY Alli:
Section 1. Section 2-4-2.J.3 of the City Code Is hereby amended to establish a
Delinquent Account Administration Fee.
Section 2* Section 2-4-2.J.4 of the City Code is hereby amended to recodify
previously established Water Disconnect/Reconnect Fees.
Section 3, Section 6-2-5.A of the City Code is hereby amended to revise late
payment enaltis for delinquent accounts.
Section 4. Section -2-5;C. of the City Code is hereby amended to establish
procedures the assessment of unpaid Fees, usage charges and late payments or
discontinuance of service
Section 6. Section 6-2-5.E of the City Code is hereby amended to require
payment of a disconnection fee and a reconnection fee, account delinquency
administration fee in addition to the outstanding delinquent balance together with
current charges before water service will he restored.
Section 6. Section 6-2-5.J of the City Code that provides a process for
assessment or shut off of delinquent accounts is hereby repealed in Its entirety.
Section 7. Section -2-6.A of the City Code is hereby amended to require that
all premises provide for and maintain a separate service meter and for a water service
valve to be accessible to the City for operation of the utility system.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication.
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MOTION BY: Heidner
SECOND : Schroeder
ALL IN FAVOR: : Darkenwald., Heidner, Schroeder, Stockamp
THOSE OPPOSED.- None
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego ti't" clay of
December, 2012,
CITY of O SEGO
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ATTEST: J"^�-yy\- 4-�
Tani Loll, City Clergy
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 412.191, Subd. 4 and 331A.01, Subd.10, this
Ordinance is published in summary form. Complete copies of the ordinance are
available for inspection by contacting the City Clerk, Otsego City Miall, 13400 90th Street
E, Otsego, Minnesota 55330 during regular office hours.