A. As stated in this article, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the citizens of the city to provide water through meters designed to gauge the amount of water used by all consumers. In connection with same, a study has been conducted by the city to determine rates and normal usage. The scheduling of amounts to be established pursuant to these guidelines is delineated on Exhibit A, attached to the ordinance codified in this section and incorporated herein by this reference. The minimum rate set forth on Exhibit A is for single-family, single commercial uses and/or multiple dwellings or other structures with a single meter. Multiple dwellings, commercial uses or other structures with multiple meters shall have the minimum rate set forth in Exhibit A multiplied times the number of meters in use.

B. All water rates so established shall become effective on the date of passage of the ordinance codified in this article or such subsequent date as set forth in the ordinance. (Ord. 15-04, 2015; Ord. 09-03, 2010; Ord. 06-03 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1-83 § 5, 1983)