§ 9-3-5. Basis for Sewer Rents.

Sewer rents shall be based as follows:

(a)

Upon Metered Consumption of Water. Upon the metered consumption of water on premises connected with the sewer system wherein the quantity of discharge is to be determined by the meter readings of the Water Department; or

(b)

Upon Nonmetered Premises—Minimum Rate Shall Apply. Upon nonmetered premises, the minimum rate shall apply, unless it appears such a rate would be inequitable, when the charge shall be determined by metering the amount of the use either at the point of consumption or discharge and fixing said rate according to the table set forth below; or

(c)

By Metering at Point of Discharge. Upon premises where there is both a metered public supply of water and a nonmetered private supply of water, the rate shall be determined by metering the use at the point of discharge; or

(d)

By Contract Between Owner and City. In all other instances where none of the above standards can reasonably be applied, an adjustment as to rent charges may be made by the execution of a contract between the owner and the City, providing, however, said contract shall not be binding upon the City unless the authority to execute same on behalf of the City, has been passed in resolution form by the City Council.