§ 1710-070. BILLING

(a)

The billing period will cover one month in arrears for metered service and one month in advance for flat rate service. Payment shall be due upon receipt of the billing statement.

(b)

Opening and closing statements for a period shorter than the normal billing period shall be prorated.

(c)

Payment shall be made in cash or by check, money order or certified funds. Any dishonored check shall be subject to fee established by ordinance approved by the Board of Supervisors. If two or more checks are dishonored within any six month period, the Director may require that all future payments be made in cash or by money order or certified funds.

(d)

Interest shall accrue on all unpaid balances at the legal rate.

(e)

The Director shall have the option of preparing separate billing statements for each service connection or to combine all of some of the connections onto a single statement if it is convenient for the County to do so.

(f)

Commercial property owners and owners of all master-metered multi-unit residential buildings shall be responsible for payment of all charges for services provided to the property.

(Ord. 1495, Sec. 3, Sept. 30, 2008)