ORD 97-25 DISCONTINUANCE OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGESORDINANCE NO. 97-25
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington,
relating to temporary discontinuance of sewer service charges to
real property that does not receive city water service, and adding a
new section 13.16.075 to the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, some real property has City sewer service but not City water service; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize temporary discontinuance of charges for sewer
service to unoccupied single-family residences; now, therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A new section 13.16.075 is added to the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code as
follows:
A. Whenever the owner of a single-family residence that is connected to the
City's sewer system but is not connected to the City's water system, or the owner's
representative, desires to discontinue sewer service temporarily, the owner or a
person with legal authority to act on behalf of the owner shall file an application
with the finance director. The application shall contain such information as is
required by the finance director and shall be accompanied by a sworn statement
that the single-family residence is unoccupied and will remain so during the
discontinued sewer service. The application further shall be accompanied by an
authorization for the City to obtain electric utility company and water company
records regarding service to the residence. Upon receipt of the application,
information and authorization, the finance director shall approve the application.
In lieu of the application and the authorization, the finance director may accept a
sworn statement from the managing officer of a residential health care or
retirement facility that the owner is a resident of the facility, and that the managing
officer will advise the City when the owner moves from the facility. Upon receipt
of the sworn statement, and verification by one visit that the single-family
residence is unoccupied, the finance director shall approve discontinuance of sewer
service.
B. Occasional use of sewer service for purposes of repairing or remodeling the
single-family residence, showing the residence for sale or lease, or inspecting the
residence, shall not constitute occupancy of the residence. If the finance director
determines that the residence is occupied, sewer service shall be deemed to have
been reinstated as of the date the finance director determines that occupancy was
resumed. Sewer service charges shall be deemed commenced as of such dat e, and
penalties and interest shall be calculated as of such date.
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C. Whenever the owner of a single-family residence, or the owner's
representative, desires to reinstate sewer service, the owner or a person with legal
authority to act on behalf of the owner shall file an application with the finance
director. The application shall be accompanied by such information as is requested
by the finance director and a reinstatement fee in an amount established by City
resolution. Upon receipt of the application, reinstatement fee and any outstanding
sewer service charges, penalties and interest, the finance director shall approve the
application.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its
passage, approval and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council this 21stday of August, 1997.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 22rid day of August, 1997.
Andrew Maron, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
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Susan P. Kasper, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rod P. Kaseguma, City Attorney
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: August 20, 1997
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: August 21, 1997
PUBLISHED: August 27, 1997
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 31, 1997
ORDINANCE NO.: 97-25
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