Utility
Billing Cycle
The city's utility billing has been divided into two cycles. Cycle
1 is billed on the 10th of the month and it includes all residents
and businesses located west of Jefferson Avenue. Cycle 2 is billed
on the 23rd of the month and it includes all residents and businesses
located east of Jefferson Avenue.
Late Payment
Payment not received by the 10th day after the billing date will
be assessed a 10% penalty on the balance owed. If payment is not
received within approximately 15 days after the penalty date, service
will be disconnected.
Disconnection
Two days prior to disconnection, the city will make a courtesy
call to your home or business, giving the date of disconnection.
If the customer contacts the city prior to the date of disconnection
and asks to hold for a couple of days, the request may be granted,
depending on the circumstances and the history of the customer.
Reconnection
Once an account is disconnected for nonpayment there will be
an additional $30.00 reconnection fee to have service reinstated
during normal hours of operation. Any reconnections made after normal
hours, on city holidays or weekends will require a $50.00 reconnection
fee to be paid along with the outstanding balance by the conclusion
of the next normal business day.
Bank Draft Option
The city offers electronic bank drafting service for monthly utility
bill payments. This can be arranged with no additional costs. Customers
wishing to pay by bank draft will continue to receive a bill in
the mail.The bill will state: Bank Draft-Do Not
Pay, the account will be drafted on the due date.
Customers wishing to pay by bank
draft must come by the office and complete a bank draft authorization
form that must have attached a voided check. The form may be downloaded,
but must be returned to the utility billing department in person
or by mail.
Credit/Debit Cards
The city also receives payments of utility bills by credit card or debit cards (Mastercard or Visa only). This can be paid in person at the water office or over the phone with the water office. Customers may also pay on the city website.
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