HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_373_09/15/1988.~ • •
ORDINANCE NO. 373
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AT
SECTION 18-3 RELATING TO RATES AND CHARGES
OF THE VILLAGE WATER WORKS SYSTEM BY
PROVIDING AT SUB-PARAGRAPH (H) THEREOF THAT
THERE SHALL BE A SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $50.00
FOR ALL NEW ACCOUNTS WITH A METER SIZE OF
5/8-INCH x 3/4-INCH, THEREBY AMENDING
THE SECURITY DEPOSIT AMOUNT FOR NEW ACCOUNTS
REQUESTING A 5/8-INCH BY 3/4-INCH METER;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
• Section 1. Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta is hereby amended at Section 18-3 (h) to
read as follows:
"Section 18-3. Same-Enumerated.
The schedule of rates and charges be, and the same are
hereby determined, as follows:
e "(h) Security Deposits. There shall be a security deposit
of $50.00 for each account established after the effective
date of this Section requiring a 5/8-inch x 3/4-inch meter
to be paid at the time of application for service. For all
other meter sizes there shall be a security deposit
equivalent to three (3) times the minimum monthly service
charge for each account established after the effective
date of this Section to be paid at the time of application
for service. The security deposit is intended as security
for payment of any final bill prior to disconnection. In
computing the final bill for an account, the meter deposit
shall be credited to that account. The deposit will not
• bear interest."
Section 2. If any provision of this Ordinance or the
application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance
f which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance
'~ are hereby declared severable.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be codified and made a
part of the official Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its passage and approval as provided by law.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was offered by
Councilmember Earl L. Collings who moved its
adoption. The Ordinance was seconded by
Councilmember William R. Ri~r~kart and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
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FOR ADOPTION
Edward C. Howell
Ron T. Mackail
William E. Burckart
Earl L. Collins
AGAINST ADOPTION
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed
and adopted this 15th day of September 1988.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
Ron T. Mackail