A. Establishment of Credit. A utility deposit will be required. A deposit equal to the estimated bill for two (2) months’ service, but not less than one hundred dollars ($100), shall be required.

B. Deposits. The deposit is not a payment on account. In the event the person making the deposit is no longer required to subscribe to sewer collection service, the deposit will be applied to the closing bill, and any amount in excess of the closing bill will be refunded to such person.

C. Forfeiture of Deposit. If a customer’s account becomes delinquent, the deposit shall be applied to the unpaid balance and an additional deposit equal to the estimated bill for two (2) months’ service shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the date the original deposit was applied to the delinquent balance.

D. Assistance. The city shall provide assistance to any subscriber proving financial need. [Ord. 09-38 § 2; Ord. 07-03 § 2; Ord. 94-12S § 7; Amds. 10 and 12, § 2 to Ord. 85; prior code § 11.12.040(2).]