Ord 123-84 10/16/1984 ORDINANCE NO. 41-Al
ORDINANCE TO RESCIND ORDINANCE 121-83 AND TO
AMEND SECTION 32-21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO ESTABLISH THE POLICIES GOVERNING DEPOSITS
FOR ALL PERSONS AND BUSINESSES DESIRING TO
USE CITY WATER
WHEREAS, the current policy regarding deposits needs updating
to address some specific situations that arise frequently;
WHEREAS, the use of a blanket deposit procedure has not been
addressed in an ordinance and is desirable to facilitate the operations
of the local construction industry;
WHEREAS, it is also desirable to provide a mechanism for
property managers to continue water/sewer service during remodeling,
cleanup, and normal vacancy of various property locations in the city;
and,
WHEREAS, it is occasionally reasonable for the City to extend
service to a new customer for a brief period before a deposit is made.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Ordinance 121-83 is rescinded and Section 32-21 of the Code
of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows :
" (a) All persons desiring to use City water shall make application with
the Utility Collection Division. Applications are subject to approval by
the Utility Collection Division. A money deposit as set forth in this
ordinance shall be made, and shall be a reasonable sum to protect the
City from loss due to unpaid water, sewer and refuse bills.
(b) Deposits for single-unit residential meters shall not substantially
exceed the estimated amount of a two-month bill, and in no case shall be
less than $50.00 for each service connection.
(c) Deposits for duplexes, apartments, mobile ho m e parks, and any other
master-metered, multi-family residential area shall be $30.00 for each
apartment unit or occupiable space, and shall not substantially exceed the
estimated amount of a two-month bill, and in no case shall be less than $60.00.
(d) Deposits for business, commercial and industrial meters shall be a
reasonable sum, not substantially exceeding the estimated amount of a two-
month bill and in no case shall be less than $50.00.
(e) Deposits for special purpose meters, such as for yard sprinklers
and pools, shall not substantially exceed the estimated amount of a two-
month bill, and in no case shall be less than $50.00 for each service
connection.
(f) A builder located in Wichita Falls who desires to have water at
one or more construction sites may make a blanket deposit of $100.00.
This deposit shall allow the customer to receive water service only at
each site until the time of final inspection. After final inspection,
the temporary water service shall be terminated unless the customer has
established a residential, business, commercial or industrial account and
has made the deposit required within this ordinance for such account.
(g) Water users located outside the city limits shall pay twice the
deposit described above.
(h) Deposits shall be paid at the time of application or as provided
within this ordinance.
(i) Utility Collection Division may provide water service to a
single-unit residence for up to seven (7) calendar days prior to
receiving a money deposit where financial hardship of the applicant
precludes immediate payment of the deposit.
(j) Utility Collection Division may provide water service for up to
thirty (30) days prior to receiving a money deposit for those customers
who require water service at more than one address. The customer must
have at least one active account and must be a customer in good standing.
For the purpose of this paragraph, a customer in good standing must not have:
(1) allowed his City utilities bill to have become delinquent more
than one time within the preceding twelve-month period; or
(2) attempted payment of his City utilities bill more than one time
in the preceding twelve-month period with a check that was not
honored by the bank.
(k) No person 65 years of age or older who is a customer in good standing
shall be required to make a money deposit for his primary residence, or for
a special purpose meter at his primary residence, if he submits to Utility
Collection Division satisfactory proof of his age. For the purpose of this
paragraph, a customer in good standing must not have:
(1) allowed his City utilities bill to have become delinquent moire
than three times in the preceding twelve-month period; or
(2) attempted payment of his City utilities bill more than one time
in the preceding twelve-month period with a check that was not
honored by the bank.
Any person 65 years of age or older, who now has a money deposit with
the Utilities Collection Division, will have his deposit refunded to him if
he is a customer in good standing, and he files an application for such
refund, with satisfactory proof of his age, to the Utility Collection Manager.
A customer shall lose his exemption from the deposit requirements if he
fails to maintain his good standing, and he shall immediately be responsible
for depositing the proper amount. The deposit requirements shall continue
until the customer has reestablished his good standing."
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This ordinance shall become effective when the necessary computer
programs are prepared, but no sooner than thirty (30) days from the date of
this ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1984.
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CITY C ERK
Affidavit of Publication
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WICHITA
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ORDINANCE NO.119-84 On this 2 day of November
ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC-
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ORDINANCE NO.120-84
ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC-
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AND SECTION 14-51, SUBSEC-
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ORDINANCE TO RESCIND ORDI- '✓
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OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABUSH
THE POLICIES GOVERNING DE-
POSITS FOR ALL PERSONS AND
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CITY WATER
ORDINANCE NO.124-84
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