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15.20.060 2. The location, or other description of the premises served by the sewerage system for which such calculation is proposed to be made; 3. Reasons supporting the need for a metering device or calculation of estimated volumes, as appro- priate; and 4. Such data, statistics, or other information deemed necessary or appropriate by the director to enable the director to make the finding or determina- tion specified as appropriate. Permits authorized pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be subject to reasonable terms and conditions detennined necessary or appropriate by the director in order to carry out the provisions of, and ensure compliance with, this chapter, or other require- ments of law. (Ord. 1175, 1985; Ord. 1082 § 2, 1983; prior code § 2-15.50.03(6)) 15.20.060 User charge-Minimum. The minimum bimonthly service charge per user for use of the sewerage system shall be the appropriate bimonthly rate for those users charged a flat rate and shall be a rate equivalent to the single-family residen- tial flat rate for users billed on a sewage flow basis. (Ord. 1082 § 2, 1983; prior code § 2-15.50.03(c)) 15.20.070 User charge-Partial period use. Charges for use of the sewerage system by users paying a flat rate for portions of a billing period shall be prorated at a daily rate equal to one-sixtieth of the bimonthly rate. Charges shall accme from the date the service connection is made. Charges for those paying based on sewage flow shall be based on actual flow for the partial period plus a prorated portion of any flat rate charges, including demand charges and monitoring costs. (Ord. 1082 § 2, 1983; prior code § 2- 15.50.03(d)) 15.20.080 Collection and payment of user charges. User charges shall be included in the municipal water service bill for each user's premises, and shall, unless otherwise provided herein, be due, payable and collected in the same manner and at the same time as the water bill. User charges shall be delinquent 21 days after billing therefor. Delinquent payments shall incur a basic penalty of 10 percent for the first month delin- quent. Apenalty of one-half of one percent per month shall be charged for each succeeding month for non- payment of the charges and basic penalty. Enforcement of payment shall, unless otherwise provided herein, be made in [he same manner as provided in Chapter 15.12 of this title. If there is no water service, billing and payment shall be made in the same manner, time and place as for water service. In lieu of charges collected with water service bills, the city may provide for col- lection of fixed rate user charges as part of the annual general county tax bill. (Ord. 1082 § 2, 1983; prior code § 2-15.50.03(e)) 15.20.090 Security deposits. A. For a new residential applicant, whether the applicant is [he property owner or a tenant of a residential unit that is not master metered, The finance director may require from the applicant a security de- posit in an amount not [o exceed twice the average periodic (i.e., bimonthly) bill. B. For a new residential applicant fora build- ing that is master metered, The finance director may require from the property owner a security deposit in an amount not to exceed an estimated 12 months' av- erage bills. C. For a new nonresidential applicant, whether the applicant is the property owner or the ten- ant, The finance director may require from the appli- cant asecurity deposit in an amount not to exceed an estimated 12 months' average bills. D. Where the new residential applicant is a tenant in a residence that is not master metered, The finance director shall not require, as a condition of the new applicant's establishing an account and receiving service, that the account be established in [he property owner's name unless the property owner consents through a written agreement. E. Where [he new residential applicant is a tenant in a residence where the account for the previ- ous tenant has outstanding charges and/or penalties, The finance director shall not require the new applicant to pay those charges/penalties as a condition of estab- lishing an account and receiving service unless the new applicant was an adult living in the residence when the charges/penalties accmed. F. If a portion or all of a bill is not paid, [he security deposit shall be applied to satisfy the bill. Any charges/penalties not satisfied from the security de- posit may be collected by the city as provided in Sec- tion 15.20.080 of this chapter. (Ord. 1703 ¢ 2, 1997; Ord. 1082 § 2, 1983; prior code § 2-15.50.03(f)) 15.2(1.100 Sewer and drainage operation and maintenance fund. All revenues received from the user charges pre- scribed in Sections 15.20.030 through 15.20.090 of this chapter shall be deposited in a fund entitled "Sewer (Pleasamm~ Supp. No. I, I-09) 406