Ordinances-1984-122

ORDINANCE NO. 1984-122 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NOS. '62' and 120 OF THE ORDINANCES OF TIFFIN, IOWA, SAID ORDINANCE WAIVING CERTAIN MINIMUM FEES FOR THE USE AND SERVICE OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM OF TIFFIN, IOWA. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA: SECTION I. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the present City of Tiffin Ordinances Nos. 62 and 120 so as to waive the minimum monthly water rate for each family, residential dwelling, or living unit, located on any present premises in Tiffin, Iowa, and which are vacant pursuant to notice for more than 90 continuous days. SECTION II. Amendment. Section I of Ordinance No. 62 of the City of Tiffin is hereby amended and the following is inserted at the end text of Section I of Ordinance No. 62 as amended by Ordinance No. 120: However, the minimum use and service charge for each family, residential dwelling, or living unit shall not be imposed after 90 days from the date upon which the owner or occupier of any such premises shall give notice to the City Clerk or other duly appointed officer of the non-occupancy of the dwelling by any authorized persons. This provision shall be retroactive to January 1, 1984. SECTION III. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed. SECTION IV. Saving Clause. If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part, provision or section thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V. When Effective. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and publication, as provided by law. Passed by the Council on this 11th day of April, 1984 and approved on this 11th day of April, 1984. MAYOR, GLENN R. POTTER ADELIA S. KERN, CLERK-TREASURER