§ 114-189. Removal or closure of sewer connections.

(a)

Where any sewer service charge has not been paid and has been delinquent for a period of six months, the city shall have the right to remove or close any sewer connection until payment of the delinquent sewer service charge, together with the actual costs involved in closing and reopening the sewer connection, as the case may be, have been paid.

(b)

Before the sewer is disconnected, a written notice shall be sent to the individual liable for sewer service, with a copy forwarded to the civil rights commission. After receiving notice, such individual shall have ten days to file a written request for a hearing. The request for a hearing must be delivered to the director of the civil rights commission in the city. The hearing will be held within 30 days after receipt of the request.

(c)

The civil rights commission shall receive evidence and testimony from the parties involved to determine if there is any delinquent payments due for sewer service. If the civil rights commission finds that there is no delinquent payment due, then it shall forward such findings in writing to the director of public works.

(Ord. No. 4591, pt. B, art. I, § 11, 11-13-1974)