13-26-11-4. Services of Water, Sewer, or Solid Waste Disposal
Sec. 4. The rates and charges for services of a water, sewer, or solid waste disposal or recovery system do not have to be uniform throughout the district or for all users. The board may exercise reasonable discretion in: (1) adopting different schedules of rates and charges; or (2) making classifications in schedules of rates […]
13-26-11-5. Billing and Collection
Sec. 5. A district may bill and collect rates and charges for the services to be provided after the contract for construction of a sewage works has been let and actual work commenced in an amount sufficient to meet the interest on the revenue bonds and other expenses payable before the completion of the works. […]
13-26-11-6. Sewage Works Beneficial to Lots, Land, or Buildings
Sec. 6. Unless the board finds and directs otherwise, the sewage works are considered to benefit every: (1) lot; (2) parcel of land; or (3) building; connected or to be connected under the terms of an ordinance requiring connections with the sewer system of the district as a result of construction work under the contract. […]
13-26-11-7. Connection Charges; Liens
Sec. 7. (a) If a district constructs sewers or water mains as a part of the construction of the works that are suitable for use as a local or lateral sewer or main by abutting or adjoining property, the district may charge for the connection on the basis of the pro rata cost of construction […]
13-26-11-8. Rates and Charges
Sec. 8. (a) The board shall, by ordinance, establish just and equitable rates or charges for the use of and the service provided by a works. The rates or charges are payable by the owner of each lot, parcel of land, or building that: (1) is connected with and uses a works; or (2) in […]
13-26-11-9. Just and Equitable Rates and Charges; Rates and Charges Unlawful if Too Low; When Initial Rates and Charges Are Prima Facie Just and Equitable; District Authority Examination
Sec. 9. (a) Just and equitable rates and charges are those that: (1) produce sufficient revenue to pay all expenses incident to the operation of the works, including maintenance cost, operating charges, upkeep, repairs, and interest charges on bonds or other obligations; (2) produce sufficient revenue to provide the sinking fund for the liquidation of […]
13-26-11-10. Revenue of Works
Sec. 10. Revenue collected under sections 8 through 14 of this chapter is revenue of the works. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-25(c) part.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
13-26-11-11. Public Hearing
Sec. 11. The initial rates or charges may be established only after a public hearing at which all: (1) the users of the works and owners of property served or to be served; and (2) others interested; have an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed rates or charges. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-25(c) part.] As […]
13-26-11-12. Notice
Sec. 12. After introduction of the ordinance initially fixing rates or charges but before the ordinance is finally adopted, notice of the hearing setting forth the proposed schedule of the rates or charges must be given by publication one (1) time each week for two (2) weeks: (1) with each publication of notice in a […]
13-26-11-13. Ordinance Establishing Rates and Charges; Schedule; Notice; Objections; Hearing; Appeal
Sec. 13. (a) The ordinance establishing the initial rates or charges, either as: (1) originally introduced; or (2) modified and amended; shall be passed and put into effect after the hearing. (b) A copy of the schedule of the rates and charges established must be: (1) kept on file in the office of the district; […]