Fulton Additional deposit ordinance (§ 114-103)

(a) Residential customers. If a residential customer is delinquent two or more times in any 12-month period for non-payment of any utility bill, the city may require an increase in deposit up to three months average bill.

(b) Commercial and industrial customers:

(1) Adjustment for poor payment history. Accounts will be reviewed monthly for adequacy of security based on payment history. If an account has a poor payment history, the city may require an increase in security up to three months average bill;

(2) Adjustment for change in consumption/rates. Accounts will be reviewed annually for adequacy of security based on billing history. If there is a significant change in the average monthly bill on a secured account, the city may adjust the required security in an amount that will maintain the security at its' current level.

(c) Customers will be notified in writing of the required change. Any additional required security is to be in place within 30 days of notification. Service may be terminated if the required additional security is not in place within 30 days of notification.