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ORBK9999 PG 1861 Page 7of17 <br /> payment of the costs and expenses of the management,maintenance,and repair of the City's <br /> potable water system,and any surplus in the funds shall be used for the payment of the interest <br /> on the certificates issued and outstanding,or which may be issued,to provide funds with which <br /> to pay the City's portion of the cost of constructing the potable water system,or part thereof, <br /> and/or for the enlargement or replacement of the potable water system,and pumping works. <br /> 55.7 DEPOSITS <br /> �. 55.7.1 Deposits Required <br /> All users of potable water shall be required to pay a deposit to the City.Deposit amounts shall be <br /> determined by resolution of the City Council from time to time.Rates of Deposits <br /> 55.7.2 Rates of Deposits <br /> 55.7.2.1 Residential <br /> Individually metered residential and small commercial units receiving reclaimed water service <br /> shall pay a deposit.The amount of this deposit is determined by and may be changed by the City <br /> Council from time to time. <br /> 55.7.2.2 Commercial Uses <br /> Commercial users of potable water shall pay a deposit equaling the average consumption and <br /> charges of a similar use for a two-month period of time,the average being calculated from an <br /> annual period of time.If a similar use is nonexistent then a projected consumption rate and <br /> charge for a period of time of two months will be determined by the City at its discretion.If after <br /> a period of time,the projection is less than the actual consumption of potable water,then the <br /> deposit will be increased and the user will be required to pay the difference within 15 days of <br /> notification. <br /> 55.7.2.3 Refund of Deposit After Termination <br /> When service to any applicant is discontinued permanently,any remaining deposit,less any <br /> amounts due the City for services rendered,shall be refunded without interest. <br /> 55.7.2.4 Application <br /> The deposit rates charged herein shall apply to any new user after the effective date of this <br /> Ordinance.However,if a user has previously had service terminated for nonpayment or had a <br /> history of delinquency in payments,the City may at its option require that user to conform with <br /> the deposit rates established herein when reconnecting,transferring service,or applying for new <br /> service. <br /> 55.7.3 Requirement to Connect to City Systems <br /> 55.7.3.1 Potable Water <br /> A. Any owner,tenant,or occupant of each lot or parcel of land within the City not <br /> presently using City potable water shall be required to connect to the potable water <br /> system if the system is within 200 feet of the property line.If the person(s)fail(s)to <br /> f✓ <br /> do so within 365 days after being officially notified by the City Manager or designee, <br /> then the persons will be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree as defined and <br /> as punishable by the Florida Statutes. <br /> B. Existing users not presently connected to the City's potable water system,unless and <br /> until later are required to connect to the City's potable water system,shall be required <br /> to have a meter installed on their wells,the installation of the meter being for the <br /> purpose of assuring that appropriate sewer fees are charged. <br /> C. This sub-Ordinance shall only apply to owners,occupants,or tenants who utilize <br /> wells to supply their abodes,business stores,or other structures with potable water. <br /> -7- <br />