Glasgow Computer System to Be Utilized ordinance (§ 700.130)

A. Effective with the billing cycle for municipal utilities starting in the month of January 1990 and continuing thereafter, the utility accounts shall be calculated, printed and billed using a computer system installed by the City.

1. Delinquent Accounts. All customers shall bring their accounts current as of the first of January 1990 or those accounts shall be considered delinquent and subject to an additional charge as of the 10th day of the month of February 1990.

2. Additional Charge On Delinquent Accounts. All utility accounts for water furnished, solid waste collection, and sewer usage together with primacy fees or sewer connection fee (when charged) shall be delinquent on the 10th day of the calendar month following the calendar month of rendition of the account to (billing) the customer. An additional charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount previously due shall be imposed upon any amount on any account that is delinquent after the 10th day of the calendar month following the calendar month of rendition of the bill to the customer. Although described in general usage as a "penalty" this additional charge is not in the nature of punishment but rather an approximation of the additional costs incurred by the City in attempting to collect the delinquent account.