§ 17-112. Sewer use charges—Generally.

(a)

General.

(1)

A use charge shall be levied annually on all properties connected to the Shelton Municipal Sanitary Sewerage System in accordance with applicable state statute.

(2)

The record owner of the property against which the use charge is levied shall be liable for the payment thereof.

(3)

The use charge may be billed in multiple installments. Each installment must be paid within thirty (30) days of the due date. After thirty (30) days, any unpaid installment becomes a delinquent unpaid balance and an interest penalty will be added thereon and collected in accordance with applicable state statute.

(4)

Any unpaid use charge will constitute a lien upon the real estate of the property owner until it and any penalty charge thereon is paid in full. If a lien is recorded on the real estate of the owner, a lien fee will be added to the unpaid balance and collected in accordance with applicable state statute.

(5)

The use charge shall apply to all connected properties, without exception, including municipally owned and other tax exempt properties. The use charge shall recover all costs of operation and maintenance of the sewerage system.

(b)

Purpose. The purpose of this article is to establish fair and effective charges for the use of the Shelton Sewer System pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 7-255.

(Ord. No. 266, 3-8-76; Ord. No. 851, §§ 1, 2, 7-8-10)