H-1 - Ordinance 2021-480 - Increase Utility Deposits

CITY OF TIFFIN ORDINANCE NO. 2021-480 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, SECTION 92.08 OF CHAPTER 92, TO INCREASE THE WATER DEPOSIT AMOUNT BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa: Section I. Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Section 92.08 of Chapter 92 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to increase the required water deposit amount. Section II. Amendment. Chapter 92 is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 92 WATER RATES 92.08 CUSTOMER DEPOSITS. There shall be required from every customer not the owner of the premises served a $75.00 $120.00 deposit intended to guarantee the payment of bills for service. Section III. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section IV. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section V. When Effective. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and posting as provided by law. On the 21st day of September, 2021, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Havens introduced Ordinance No. 2021- 480, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Limkemann. Ayes: Schnedler, Limkemann, Olney, Havens, Bartels Nays: None Five members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2021-480, was read the first time, discussed, and placed on record. On the 5th day of October 2021, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 2021-480, and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Limkemann. Ayes: Limkemann, Bartels, Havens, Olney, Schnedler Nays: None