§ 58-29. Deposit.

(a)

All customers will make a minimum cash deposit (see county fee schedule). Deposits shall not draw interest. A social security number is not required, but a higher deposit may be charged if a social security number is not provided by the customer.

(b)

The individual in whose name the deposit is made shall be responsible for payment of all bills incurred in connection with the service furnished.

(c)

A separate deposit is required for each meter installed.

(d)

Upon discontinuance of service, all outstanding balances will be deducted from such deposit. Documentation will be forwarded to the county finance office for remaining refund processing. Any balance in excess of $2.00 will be refunded to the customer.

(e)

Where the county finds that the request for a deposit refund is questionable, the county may require the applicant for refund to produce the deposit receipt, properly endorsed.

(f)

Effective July 1, 1998, deposits shall be refunded to all active accounts who have an immediately previous 12-month history of no delinquent charges. After July 1, 1998, a 24-month history of no delinquent charges shall be required for a refund. Refunds shall be for the amount of the deposits only. No interest on deposits shall be refunded to the customer. Refunds to eligible recipients shall be processed monthly.

(Ord. of 11-4-91(1), § 4; Ord. of 12-6-93(2), § 2; Amend. of 10-2-95; Ord. of 3-10-97; Ord. of 9-4-2018, § 2)