WATER AND SEWER SERVICE:
water rates Residential and commercial $______ for the 1st 2,000 cu. ft. per month; $0.30/1,000 cu. ft. for 2,000 to 7,000 cu.ft. $0.20/1,000 cu. ft. over 7,000 cu. ft.

sewer rates
Residential service $______ per month per household. Commercial accounts are charged the basic residential rate of $_____ plus $0.34/1,000 cu. ft. of water used, over 2,000 cu. ft./month.

Low income senior citizens over 65 may qualify for reduced water and sewer service fees. Contact the City office, 437-2253, for an application.

Connection Fees are $750 each for water and sewer where mainlines are within 50 feet of the service location. Beyond 50 feet, the installations are charged for time and materials.

Residential water meters are read from April 1 through September 30. The flat rate of $___.00/month for water and $____.10/month for sewer is charged to residential accounts during the winter months. Commercial meters are read throughout the year.

Water service requests are to be made at City Hall during regular office hours; M-Th 8:30/5:00. Renters may request a transfer of service to their name, by phone, provided their landlord has made arrangements with the office in advance for the renter to pay the water and sewer charges. Owner-occupants and Landlords must make an application for water and sewer services at the city office. The water and sewer services provided by the City are a lien against the property, and are the responsibility of the property owner.

Water and sewer accounts are billed every other month for services received during the previous 2 month period; e.g. services for June and July are billed the 1st of August. Landlords that choose to have their renter pay the water and sewer fees must be aware of this extended billing cycle to insure that the renter's payment is current. top

Dog license fees: Spayed or Neutered: $2.50/yr Fertile $5.00/yr Senior (65 yrs old) 50% discount. License fees double after January 31 of each year. All Dogs over 6 months of age are required to have rabies vaccinations and be licensed by the city. Current rabies information must be presented to obtain a license. Fine up to $100 for failure to license a dog. Elgin has a "leash law" that requires dogs to be restrained to the owner's property or to be on a leash and under control. Dogs may be transported in or on a vehicle but must be restrained if they cannot be relied upon to remain in or on the vehicle; Fine up to $100 for "dog at large". Owners of dogs known to be aggressive must take precautions to protect the public from their animals. Dog bites can result in a fine of $500 and/or removal of the dog from the city. top