§ 11-6.02. Deposits for Utility Services.

An advance deposit for utility services, as may be established from time to time by resolution duly adopted by the Council, shall be required for each service based solely on credit worthiness of the consumer; except that if the Finance Director is of the opinion that a larger deposit is required in order to protect the interests of the City, the Director may require a deposit that does not exceed twice the estimated average periodic bill or three (3) times the estimated average monthly bill. Said advance deposit shall not be required upon proof of credit worthiness satisfactory to the Finance Director.

Said advance deposit may be applied toward the nonpayment of the utility services charges upon delinquency and subsequent scheduling for disconnection of services for nonpayment, at the time of discontinuance of service or upon reaching credit worthiness satisfactory to the Finance Director. If said deposit is applied to a delinquent account, service shall not be resumed on such account until such time as the deposit is replaced to the satisfaction of the Finance Director.

(Amended by Ord. 3370-C.S., § 2, effective 12-23-04)