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ORDINANCE NO. '71l-r -7
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS GOVERNING
CONNECTION TO THE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY AND
REGULATING SM1Ej ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CONNECTION TO THE
SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING FEES TO BE PAID TO THE CITY FOR WATER
AND SEWER SERVICESj ALLOWING FOR INSPECTIONS BY THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF WATER, SEWER AND GARBAGE BILLS TO
THE CITY WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME LIMIT AND PENALTIES THERE-
AFTERj REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE: CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE) PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
Section 1. Provisions of Ordinance deemed incorporated into service
contracts; compliance with ordjnance.
(a) All of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be incorporated
into every contract between the city and its water and sewer customers, and
each customer shall be charged with knowledge of the provisions of this ordin-
ance and, by applying for and accepting water and sewer service from the city,
shall be deemed to have acceded to the provisions of this ordinance,
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to take or use water from the water
system of the city or to utilize the services of the city' sewer system, ex-
cept under the terms and conditions specified and stipulated in this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Failure to comply is grounds for discontinuance of water
service.
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this ordinance relating to the
water system of the city shall constitute grounds for discontinuance of water
service by the city.
SECTION 3. General policy.
In the sale of water by the City of Schertz, Texas, to any person, firm or cor-
poration, within and without the city limits of the City of Schertz, Texas, and
in the supply of water for municipal use for the protection of property against
fires in the City of Schertz, Texas, the city does not agree, unless by specific
contract, nor is the city bound to furnish water of any special or specific or
specified amount, but only undertakes to furnish such water and the amount of
water that may be supplied from the wells of the city, or such other source or
sources as the city may select, and in an amount within the capacity of the
city's pumping plants.
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Nonliability of city in case of failure to supply water
for fire-fighting purposes.
In the event for any reason the city may become unable to supply water to its'
SECTION 4.
patrons within the city, or to the municipality for the prevention or supress-
ion of fire, the city will in no manner be liable for damages by reason of any
such failure to any patron or patrons of the water system, or to any person or
persons whose property may have been destroyed by fire, or otherwise damaged.
SECTION 5. Superintendent of utilities generally.
(a) There is hereby created the office of superintendent of utilities for the
city, which officer shall, under the direction fo the City Manager, have super-
vision of the water and sewer systems of the city. He shall have general super-
vision over all employees of the water and sewer systems, shall make frequent
trips of inspection over such systems and shall make all repairs deemed neces-
sary and consistent with his duties.
(b) The superintendent of utilities shall report violations of all ordinances
governing the establishment, maintenance and operation of the water system and
sewer system to the City Manager and shall forthwith proceed to have all of-
fenders prosecuted as provided by the ordinances of this city.
SECTION 6. Water connections generally.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to make or permit to be made any con-
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nection with the main or service pipes of the water system or to turn on or
use water of such system, without first obtaining a permit therefore. Appli-
cation for such permit shall be filed in the Municipal Office, stating fully
the several and various uses for which water is wanted, giving the name of the
owner of the property, the number of the lot and block and the name of the
street and house number. If the application is approved, the permit shall be
issued.
(b) Upon issuance of the permit and payment of the connection fee, the super-
intendent of utilities shall make, or have made, the necessary connections and
furnish a locking stop box and curb cock, the cost of which is included in the
meter connection fee.
(c) Every premises connected with any water main, or being supplied with any
water from the city's system, shall have a separate service connection, locking
curb stop box and curb cock.
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SECTION 7. Connection charges.
The following connection charges will be in effect from the effective date of
this ordinance:
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(1) Generally:
5/8" x 3/4" water connection charge $75.00
3/4" x 3/4" water connection charge 95.00
1" water connection charge 125.00
1 !;i" and 2" water connection charge 325.00
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Ten dollars ($10.00) shall be added to the above fees for connection or
tap charges outside the city limits.
\ (2) Larger connections: For any larger connections, the city shall charge
the actual cost plus ten percent (10%) to the city for the material and
labor used to make the tap or connection.
SECTION 8. City to make water taps and connections, extend service pipes,
etc.
It shall be unlawful for any plumber or other person, other than the tapper em-
ployed by the city, to tap any water main, make connections with mains or extend
service pipes from the main to the meter or to place a stopcock and stop box at
that point. All of this equipment shall be under the exclusive control of the
city and such tap and service shall be paid for by the plumber or owner ordering
the work done before the work is commenced.
SECTION 9. Repair and renewal of water service pipes.
The city will make all repairs and renewals of water service pipes from the main
to the meter, and it shall be unlawful for any person, other than a duly autho-
rized agent of the city, to repair or renew any such service pipe from the main
to the meter.
SECTION 10. Required sewer connections and fixtures; unlawful disposal
of sewage.
(a) All owners or occupants of buildings or agents for such owners, situated in
any section of the city where sanitary sewer facilities now exist, or where they
may hereafter exist, and where the property line of the land on which any such
building is situated approaches or extends to within three hundred (300) feet of
such sewer, are hereby required to construct or cause to be constructed suitable
water closets on their property, and connect the same with the city sewer. It
shall be the duty of any such property owner or occupant to keep and maintain
such water closets and connections thereof in good working condition, and free
from any obstruction.
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(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to build or use any permanent privy
vault above or below the ground in the city on any lot or parcel of land, the
property line of which, at any point, extends to within a distance of three
hundred (300) feet of a city sanitary sewer.
(c) It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any building situated
on a lot extending within three hundred (300) feet of any sewer of the city,
any portion of which building is used for a residence or where persons are
required to be on the premises for extended periods of time, during any portion
of the day, to fail to have at least one water closet suitably arranged for use
as a urinal, unless a separate urinal is provided.
(d) It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any building situated
within three hundred (300) feet of any sanitary sewer, in which food is cooked
or clothing is washed, to fail to have a suitable sink or hopper for the recep-
tion of waste water; provided, however, that if the water closet is of the
kind suited to such use, it may receive the waste water, and the sink or hopper
may be dispensed with.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, or allow any person under
his control to throw, or deposit on the surface of the ground, or any lot reach-
ing within three hundred (300) feet of any city sanitary sewer, except in the
proper and necessary manuring of the soil, any water which has been used for
domestic purposes, any human or animal wastes or any other liquid or solid wastes.
(f) It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse or fail to connect all wash
stands or slop stands in his house or yard, if the same are within three hundred
(300) feet of any sanitary sewer of the city, or to allow any slops, wash or
waste waters of any kind to flow over the pavement or into any open gutter or
into the street.
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SECTION 11. Sewer connection fees; inspection and method of connection;
tap not to be kept open.
(a) For any connection made by any user of the city's sanitary sewer system, the
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connection fees shall be paid:
Single-family residences or single businesses, two hundred
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seventy-five dollars ($275.00).
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Multiple-family residences or multiple business buildings, two hundred
seventy-five dollars ($275.00) per unit.
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(b) A single business or single-family residence is one designed and
built for occupancy by one family or business. A multi-family residence
or business includes apartments, duplexes or any buildings designed for use
by several families or businesses. Multiple units shall be charged two
hundred seventy five dollars ($275.00) per family unit or per business
unit on the basis that each unit is one individual connection.
(c) The cost of each such connection shall be borne by such customer and
no such connection shall be made without the inspection and approval of a
designated agent of the city as to the workmanship quality of such connec-
tion and as to the compliance with good practice and the provisions of the
ordinances of the city. Such connection shall be connected with a "wye"
of approved size placed in the connecting line of the sewer system. No such
tap shall be left open overnight or allowed to remain open at such times as
might allow surface drainage into the sanitary sewer system of the city.
SECTION 12. Water meters generally.
(a) All water furnished by the city to its consumers shall be measured by
meters. All meters shall conform to city specifications and size, type,
right to own or control all meters installed or used by consumers of its water
shall be determined by the city, which shall keep all meters owned by it in
repair, without expense to the consumer, except that the property owner
will be charged for meters, boxes and materials damaged or destroyed through
negligence and for labor costs incurred in reestablishing service.
(b) Not more than one consumer shall purchase water through any single meter,
without the consent of the city council; provided that, single metering is
authorized for more than one unit of occupancy, provided responsibility for
payment of all utility services for the single-meter billing is assumed by
the single property owner. In cases where single metering is to be used for
more than a single-unit occupancy, and where one of those occupancies requires
a higher water use than a single-family residence, a meter sufficient in size
to meet the total requirements will be required. The size of the meter will
be determined by the superintendent of utilities at the time of request for
service.
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SECTION 13. Removing or tampering with water meters.
It shall be unlawful for any person to remove any water meter that has been
placed by the city, or to in any manner change, interfere with or tamper with
any such water meter. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the
employees of the city when acting in their official capacity.
SECTION 14. Cross connections between water supplies prohibited.
No water, other than water furnished by the city, shall be used in any line
to which water is delivered by the city. No unknown water shall be permitted
in any such line.
SECTION 15. Water service outside city limits generally.
(a) No water shall be furnished by the city to consumers beyond the corporate
limits of the city, unless all plumbing, including fixtures and appliances,
through which city water is to pass has been approved by the superintendent
of utilities or his authorized representative. In the event additional
plumbing is installed on such premises, water service shall be discontinued
to such consumer, unless such additional plumbing installation is approved
by the superintendent of utilities or his authorized representative.
(b) Nothing in this section or any other section of this chapter or any
other ordinance shall be construed to compel the city to furnish water to
consumers beyond the corporate limits or to continue such service once begun,
and tile city reserves the right to furnish service to such customers it deems
advisable and to, at any time, wholly or partially discontinue the water supply
upon violation of any of the terms of this chapter, the same as though such
consumer resided in the city.
SECTION 16. Extension of water service from one premises to another.
After water is introduced into a building or upon any premises, the same shall
not be extended by any plumber or any other person to any other premises for
additional fixtures, except upon consent of the superintendent of utilities.
/ SECTION 17. Manner of making connections.
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,limits made from and after the effective date of this section shall be made
in the following manner:
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(1) It shall be the policy Of the city to supply water to its patrons
through mains and lines owned or controlled by the city and which
shall be located in the streets, between the curb and sidewalk
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lines, or in alleys, adjacent to property being served,
or on easements controlled or owned by the city.
(2) If the property to be served is on a dedicated street
and within one hundred (100) feet of a city water main,
the city, upon payment of the regular connection charges,
by applicant, construct lines to the patron's property
line, necessary to serve such patron, cost and expense
of construction to be paid by city.
(3) If the property to be served is on a dedicated street
and more than one hundred (100) feet from a city main,
the city, upon payment of the regular connection charge
and an additional payment of a negotiated charge per
foot, for any distance in excess of said one hundred
(100) feet, construct such line to the patron's
property line.
(4) The city may assess, in addition to the service con-
nection charge the estimated cost of breaking and
replacing pavement necessary to make such connections;
such assessment to be paid prior to the work being done.
In event the assessment is more than the actual cost
of such breaking and replacing, the difference shall
be refunded to the patron upon completion of the work.
(5) In the event any connection requires boring under or
crossing over any street,or highway the city may also
assess the estimated cost of boring under or crossing
over any street or highway in furnishing water or sewer
service, regardless of the distance from the water main
to the property line.
(6) The city will set a meter at the property line and extend
a two-foot service line where the cutoff will be in-
stalled for use by the customer.
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(7) All distances mentioned in this section will be measured by the most
direct route along the streets, alleys or easements.
(8) All lines constructed and meters installed under the provisions of
this section shall be the property of the city and the city shall
have full control and jurisdiction over such lines and meters.
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SECTION 18. Water not to be sold for irrigation purposes.
No water shall be sold by the city for farm irrigation purposes.
SECTION 19. Water supply to steam boilers and closed water heaters.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to draw water from any city supply
pipe directly into any steam boilder which is equipped or arranged for more
than fifteen (15) pounds pressure per square inch.
(b) All persons having boilers or closed water heaters supplied with city
water are cautioned against the danger of explosion or collapse. The city
will not be liable for any damages that may occur on account of the water
being shut off for any reason or on account of the breaking of any pipe or
fixture by pressure of the water from the city mains.
(c) Where city water is used to supply a steam boiler of over fifteen (15)
pounds ~ressure, the owner shall provide a tank of sufficient capacity to
afford a supply of at least four (4) hours into which the service pipe must
be discharged over the top of the tank, and never into the bottom or side.
SECTION 20. Wasting water.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully and negligently waste
water supplied by the city in any manner whatsoever, and any person having
knowledge of any condition whereby water is being wasted shall at once notify
the city.
(b) The refusal or neglect of an owner or occupant to equip and maintain the
premises with proper service connections, utilities or fixtures of approved
character and qual ity to prevent waste of water shall be sufficient grounds
for the refusal of the city to connect the premises with the city water system
or to continue water service, after having given notice of the intention to
shut off the water, pending the necessary correction.
SECTION 21. Permit to turn water on or off at city valve.
No plumber or any other person, except authorized employees of the city, shall
turn water on or off at any city valve without a written permit first being
obtained from the superintendent of utilities.
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SECTION 22.
Unlawful opening, closing, etc., of fire hydrants
or stopcocks.
It shall be unlawful for any person to open or close any fire hydrant
or stopcock connected with the water system of the city, or to lift
or remove the covers of any gate valves or shutoff thereof, without
the permission of the superintendent of utilities, except in case of
fire, and then under the direction of officers of the fire department.
SECTION 23. Turning on water supply after turn off by city.
It shall be unlawful for any person to turn on the water supply to
any building or to any supply pipe where the supply has been turned
off, for any reason by the city, without permission from the super-
intendent of utilities.
SECTION 24. Procuring water by fraud.
It shall be unlawful for any person to resort to any fraudulent
device or arrangement for the purpose of procuring water for himself
or others from private connections on premises contrary to the city
regulations or ordinances.
SECTION 25. Duties of consumers.
Water consumers shall keep their own service pipe lines and apparatus
in good repair and condition, protected from freezing at their own
risk and expense, and shall prevent all unnecessary waste of water.
It is especially stipulated by the city that no claim shall be made
against them by reason of the breakage of any service pipe or service
cock, or from any damage by reason of shutting off the water to repair
mains, or for any other purpose, and in case of neglect or refusal to
promptly repair any imperfection in the service pipes, lines, stops,
or other fixtures, the utilities superintendent may cause the water
to be turned off.
SECTION 26. Maps of waterworks system.
The utilities superintendent shall keep in his office maps and plats
of the city showing all mains and pipes laid or belonging to the city,
giving the size of same and showing the locations of all valves and
fire hydrants.
SECTION 27. Water rates established.
(a) A uniform monthly rate shall be charged to all persons for the
use of city water within the corporate limits of the city. Such
rate is hereby established as follows:
Residential 5/8" x 3/4" Service
$4.00 minimum monthly bill for 3,000 gallons
0.60 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.50 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.35 per 1,000 gallons for all additional water
3/4" x 3/4" Service
$6.00 minimum monthly bill for 5,000 gallons
0.60 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.50 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.35 per 1,000 gallons for all additional water
1" x 1" Service
$7.00 minimum monthly bill for 7,000 gallons
0.60 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.50 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.35 per 1,000 gallons for all additional water
1/2" x 1 1/2" Service
$12.50 minimum monthly bill for 10,000 gallons
0.60 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.50 per 1,000 gallons for next l~,OOO gallons
0.35 per 1,000 gallons for all additional water
2" x 2" Service
$18.00 minimum monthly bill for 18,000 gallons
0.60 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.50 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.35 per 1,000 gallons for all additional water
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4" X 4" Service
$24.00 minimum monthly bill for 24,000 gallons
0.60 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.50 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.35 per 1,000 gallons for all additional water
6" x 6" Service
$32.00 loinimum monthly bill for 32,000 gallons
0.60 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.50 per 1,000 gallons for next 10,000 gallons
0.35 per 1,000 gallons for all additional water
(b) Where a residence, business establishment, complete apartments or mobile
home is not in reach of city water main, arrangements may be made, only with
the consent and at the option of the city and for which a permit must be
obtained from the city council, to secure water from another user of city
water, in which case the minimum monthly charge shall be made for each add-
itional unit taking water through such meter. Each "minimum" will entitle
user to three thousand (3,000) gallons per month. The regular minimum, the
additional minimum, and all water used over the minimums by such consumer
shall be charged to the customer having the meter..
(c) All water that passes through a meter shall be charged for, whether used
or not.
(d) Whenever water is purchased by any consumer other than through a service
connection through the mains of the city, and such water is purchased from
taps belonging to the city, such consumer shall pay five cents ($0.05) for
each one hundred (100) gallons of water purchased.
SECTION 28. Sewer rates established..
For each and every connection made to the city's sanitary sewer system, the
rates and charges for the services of the City of Schertz, Texas, shall consist
of a base rate for debt service and system depreciation and a user charge for
system operation and maintenance. The rates and charges shall be assessed
according to the following categories:
Single Family Residence
8ase Rate - Each single family residential connection shall be
assessed a base rate of $2.50 per month.
User Charge - Each Single family residential user of the sewer
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system shall be assessed a monthly rate based on 70% of the user's
average water consumption as computed for the months of December,
January and February. Fifty-five cents (55~) shall be assessed for
each thousand gallons.
In the event a customer moves from one address to another,
within the City, his sewer rate at the new address shall
be the same as that at the former address until the annual
re-rating which shall occur in February of each year. in
the event that no previous rate has been established by
the customer, the rate assessed shall be determined by tak-
ing the overall average of chargeable water consumption of
all single family residences on the sewer system.
Husiness and Multi-Family Dwelling Units
Base Rate - The base rate shall be assessed in terms of connec-
tion equivalents, which equivalents shall be determined as
follows: Customer's previous twelve month water consumption
as determined at the annual re-rating in February, shall be
divided by 365; and the result of such division shall then
be divided by 245. The figure arrived at by the second
division shall be the customer's connection equivalent.
Each business and multi-family dwelling connection shall
be assessed a base rate of $2.50 per connection equiva-
lent per month. In the event of a new sewer connection
or a change in use of the existing connection, the base
rate assessed shall be based on fue connection equiva-:
lent as determined by Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority
in calculating sewer connection fees, until such time
as the customer has established a six-months average.
At such time the base rate shall be based on the six-
months average until the annual re-rating which shall
occur in each year in the month of February.
User Charge - The user chage shall be assessed On 100%
of the customer's water consumption at fifty-five cents
(55~) per thousand gallons.
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Where industrial wastes are discharged into the sewers, if such
waste contains amount of suspended solids andlor biochemical
oxygen demand in excess of normal domestic waste, the service
charge for such connection shall be subject to negotiation
between the business establishment and the city. Such special
charges shall be based on the quanity and quality of waste
discharged into the sewerage system of the city. If, and in
the event it is determined that because of a substantial
temporary water leak or other unusual circumstance, a noticeable
increase in water and sewer billing would result, then the
water consumption for such temporary period shall be determined
by the City Manager based on evidence available to him. His
determination shall be final. Any residence or business outside
the city limits desiring to be included in the sewer system must
negotiate with Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority and the city,
and the price for such connection is to be determined by such
negotiation.
SECTION 29. Charge for disconnecting service at one
address and reconnecting at another address.
Whenever a customer of the city water service and/or the sewer
service terminates such services at one address and renews either
or both of such services at a different address, a four dollar
($4.00) reconnection fee shall be assessed against such customer.
This charge is for the services required in disconnecting and
reconnecting such customer.
SECTION 30. No free service; city to pay same rate as
other consumers.
No free water or sewer service shall be allowed. To the extent
the city and its various departments avail themselves of the
service afforded by the sanitary sewer system and water system,
they shall pay therefore the same rates charged other consumers.
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SECTION 31. Deposit to assure payment.
A deposit of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) or an amount equal to two and
one-half (2 1/2) times the estimated monthly bill, whichever is greater,
will be required for each patron. Any unused portion of such deposit
shall be refunded to the consumer upon discontinuance of his service.
After deposit has been on deposit with the city for a period of five (5)
years, and provided the consumer has not been in default excessively in
the payment of bills for utility service during such period of time, such
deposit shall be refunded to the consumer. Refunds made under the pro-
visions hereof will be made annually as of January first.
SECTION 32. Estimated bills - access obstructed.
If easy access to a meter is obstructed in any manner whatsoever by a
patron, or if entrance to the premises is made dangerous by a vicious
dog or otherwise, thereby preventing a meter reader from procuring a reading
of the meter, the charges may be estimated for the amount not to exceed
double the normal charge, and it is further provided that in case the consumer
does not remedy the condition and should he further refuse to pay the esti-
mated bill, the city water department shall have the right to discontinue
the services without further notice and service shall not be resumed until
the conditions complained of have been remedied and all charges for water
service paid.
SECTION 33. Same - Meter failure.
If a meter fails to register the water actually consumed by reason of the
register or meter being out of order, the city water department may estimate
the charge based on the consumption of the previous six-month period.
SECTION 34. Checking meters.
If a patron complains of the charges for water supplied him and if he demands
that the meter supply his premises be tested, the city water department may
remove and test the meter provided that the consumer or his representative
shall witness such test. If it is found that the meter does not register
in error more than two (2) per cent fast, the consumer shall pay the amount
of five dollars ($5.00) for making the test and no adjustment of the charges
shall be made. If, however, the meter should register more than two (2) per
cent fast, the consumer shall pay no fee for such test, and the city water
department shall make appropriate adjustment in the water service charges.
SECTION 35. Responsibility of applicant for service for payment.
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The person who makes application for water and sewer service shall be
responsible for payment of charges provided for in this article, until
notice is given to the city by such person of the intention to discontinue
such service.
SECTION 1~_ Rillinn: whpn ann whpre due and Dayable.
All charges to a consumer for water, sewer, and garbage service shall be
billed to the customer on one bill. Such bill shall be due and payable
on the first day of the month next following the date of the bill at the
Municipal Offices.
SECTION 37. Penalty for delinquency.
If a bill for water and sewer service is not paid on or before the tenth
day of the month following the billing month, it shall be deemed delin-
quent and ten (lQ) percent of the total amount of such bill shall be added
to same as a penalty for nonpayment. An additional ten (10) percent of
the original amount of such bill shall be added for each additional
thirty (30) day period for which such customer is delinquent.
SECTION 38. Discontinuance of service for failure to pay.
(a) Any person who has not paid his water and sewer bill by the twentieth
day of the month following the month in which billed shall have his water
service discontinued.
(b) In the event of discontinuance of service under this section, the
service will not be reinstated until all past due bills have been paid,
plus a reconnection charge of ten ($10.00) dollars.
(c) In the event a disconnection under this section can be circumvented by
personal notification by the customer before the twentieth of the month,
the delinquent customer will be assessed a penalty of three ($3.00) dollars.
Circumstances that may arise which would result in an unfair penalty charge
being assessed the consumer will be determined on an individual basis and the
findings of the City Manager will be final.
(d) In the event that a customer of the city sewer system is supplied with
water service by a waterworks or supplier other than the city, such water-
works or supplier shall discontinue water service to such customer, upon
notice from the city that such customer is delinquent in payment of his
sewer service bill.
SECTION 39. Cash payment required in cases of returned checks.
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When more than one check is issued by the same customer for payment of bills
rendered under this article is returned by the bank for insufficient funds,
such customer will be requred to pay future bills in cash. The customer
will be assessed a fee of five ($5.00) dollars for each and every time an
insufficient or non-sufficient funds check is returned by the City. Any
deviation from this policy will be at the discretion of the City Manager.
SECTION 40. Any person, firm or corporation, violating the terms
and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed quilty of a misdemeanor,
and upon conviction, shall be fined in a sum not to exceed Two Hundred
Dollars ($200.00).
SECTION 41. Publication of this ordinance shall be made by pub-
lication, one time, in the official newspaper of the caption of this ordi-
nance.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this, the
H
day of
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~ayor, City of Schertz, Texas
ATTEST:
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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
The State of Texas
County of Guadalupe }
Before me, the undersigned aufhority, on this day personally appeared__mhmmmh_
-m--:w:-~~-.-h'r.gtJJ.m_______hh___hm____mh__________hu__._m__m______mu' who being duly sworn says that
he (she) is The --hJ'J;l_R,l,;t~.l1~J:~_h_mhh___hU__U________h_____.___h of -~J;L.~mV~JJ'~y__B_~WJLhm__uu_'
a weekly newspaper published at --------m$.~glA~~-m_m_._.___h__u_m___mh____.hmh_u___U_.. in said
county and state and that u_ mmm __._h_ _m._ m u,....._!!.Q_t~~_~ m_m__.___ _.____h___u_____h___m....____ ____u_,
a copy of which is hereto attached, was published in said newspaper on m..__m_m________.._m
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this the -------m.----.29_______m_____.__...m__m..___ day of
h-----.___Al'.:r.Um__..__.....m..._m' 19..7JL.
; , CITY OF SCHERTZ
,. ,An 'GrdiBanc by the city
'CouneifofthecTty Of Sebertz
Texas gove~ connection
to the water and sewer
,~~ of ~he-- city and
:~.la:till,g ~ame;
. 'reils for con-
tile system;
llI'escrlb!ng fees to be paid to
the city for water and sewer
services; allowllli for In-
spections by tbe c1ty~
providing for pa.YJllent 01
waterlosewer aDd garbage
bills the city wlthln a
certain time "lImit and
pena !tIes thereafter;
repealing all confllcting
orlllnances: provldtng a
penalty fo.r violation of this
ordinance; containing a
savina ciall8e; provldlna an
effecfive date; F.ovidl!ll for
publication; and declaring
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, ,. oJ"", G. Krau.
0J9' SeeFetliry
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Notary Public in and for
(.t.ttada-l:upe-.-.m--mm-----..-.....--- County, Texas
IT/
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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
The State of Texas
County of Guadalupe }
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appearedmmm...........
W..R;>__.T.~~UP.L......____.____m..__......__..___________....___m....m....___..., who being duly sworn says that
he {she} is the .m..m.p.JJ);,l.U~h..~.:r.m.m.m_m..._.m..mm_.um of .~h~...~~JJ.:~y_..~~~~_~muu.mm'
a weekly newspaper published at ______....mmS.~g_\;lJ~.____..__.m..._..______...._m__m_m__.___., in said
county and state and that u.____m..__..___.__...____.,...........l?:.~~J.._9_~.........................._..........._....__..___,
a copy of which is hereto attached, was published in said newspaper on moou_umm.oooooon._.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this the ................JJ..........ooo.......mm__oo... day of
Ma.Y............................................, 19..7JL..
'.d".
AN_NCEB~THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
~~Rbr&~~tft;~~1
11 and 17 OF ORDINAN\;j!;
NO. 78-F.7 GOVERNING
CONNECTION TO THE
WATER AND SEWER
SYSTEM AND
REGULATING 'SAME:
PROVIDING AN EF.
FECTIVE DATE AND
DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
PassedLL approved and
a!loPted tlllll tbi! 16th day of
May, 1978.
June G. ~
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Notary Public in and f6r v
G-u-a.da-lup-e-.............................. County, Texas