Section UTL.01.21 — Fee Schedules

(a) The schedule of user fees for utility services shall be set annually by the Tribal Council.

(1) The Utility Board and Utility Department shall meet with the Tribal Treasurer and/or his/her designee(s) to discuss utility fees for units of service.

(2) Following such discussions, the Utility Board shall recommend a schedule of fees for utility services to the Tribal Council at a regular Tribal Council meeting.

(3) The schedule of fees shall be posted for a 14-day comment period in the Tribe's usual posting locations before the Tribal Council takes action.

(b) The fee schedule will be based on the estimated average annual costs for operation of utility services and may be adjusted as needed. The fee schedule may include: user fees, meter fees, construction permit fees and late payment charges.

(c) A copy of the fee schedule will be provided to consumers at least 30 days prior to the date any fee changes take effect.

(d) Fees for the water and sewer utilities shall be paid at the Division of Community Housing on a monthly basis.

(1) All charges for sanitary sewer service shall be payable on the last day of the month.

(2) A two percent (2%) penalty will be added to those bills not paid on or before the 20th day after the due date of the bill with a twenty-five cent ($0.25) minimum penalty charge.

(3) A failure to receive a bill shall not excuse nonpayment.