§ 15-9-104. TERMINATION AND CHARGES FOR UTILITY SERVICE DIVERSION, UNLAWFUL USE OF SERVICE AND DAMAGE TO CITY EQUIPMENT.

(A)

If a customer benefits from utility service diversion, unlawful use of service, or damage to City utility equipment, the City may:

(1)

immediately disconnect the customer's service as provided in Article 7 ( Termination of Service ); and

(2)

request that the appropriate official prosecute the customer under applicable law.

(B)

If a person commits, allows another person to commit, or benefits from utility service diversion, unlawful use of service, or damage to City utility equipment, the City may collect payment from the person equal to:

(1)

the estimated costs of electricity, water, reclaimed water, and wastewater services not recorded on a meter and charged to the customer under the applicable rate schedule; and

(2)

utility diversion charges.

(C)

The City may impound equipment or property used by a person for utility service diversion, unlawful use of service, or damage to City utility equipment without compensating the owner of the equipment or property.

Source: 2003 Code Section 15-9-118; 1992 Code Section 18-4-182; Ord. 040805-02.