Article XII — Collection By Suit

Rates and charges which are not paid on or before the last day of the month in which the bill was sent, shall be subject to a penalty of 10 percent and thereafter shall be subject to a further penalty of one-half of one percent per month on the last day of each month following. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

All unpaid rates and charges and penalties provided for in this chapter may be collected by suit. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

Defendant shall pay all costs of suit in any judgment rendered in favor of city, together with a reasonable attorney's fee for the city's attorney.

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

Article XIII Public Fire Protection

Fire hydrants are for use by the city or by organized fire protection agencies. Other parties desiring to use fire hydrants for any purpose must first obtain written permission from the water department prior to use and shall operate the hydrant in accordance with instructions issued by the water department. Unauthorized use of hydrants will be prosecuted according to law. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

A charge to be prescribed from time to time by the council will be imposed for hydrant maintenance and water used for public fire protection. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

When a fire hydrant has been installed in the location specified by the proper authority, the city has fulfilled its obligation. If a property owner or other party desires a change in the size, type or location of the hydrant, he shall bear all costs of such changes, without refund. Any change in the location of a fire hydrant must be approved by the council. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)