36-11-9-3. Amount of Rates and Charges
Sec. 3. (a) Just and equitable rates and charges are those that produce sufficient revenue to pay all expenses incidental to the operation of the district. (b) Rates and charges too low to meet the financial requirements described in subsection (a) are unlawful. As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7.
36-11-9-4. Establishment of Rates and Charges After Public Hearing
Sec. 4. The governing body shall establish the rates and charges after a public hearing at which all: (1) the owners of systems; and (2) others interested; have an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed rates and charges. As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7.
36-11-9-5. Publication of Proposed Rates and Charges; Adjournment of Hearing
Sec. 5. After introduction of the ordinance initially fixing rates and charges but before the ordinance is finally adopted, notice of the hearing setting forth the proposed schedule of the rates and charges must be given by publication one (1) time each week for two (2) weeks: (1) with each publication of notice in a […]
36-11-9-6. Passage of Ordinance; Schedule of Rates and Charges Available to Public
Sec. 6. (a) The ordinance establishing the initial rates and charges, either as: (1) originally introduced; or (2) modified and amended; shall be passed and put into effect after the hearing. However, the governing body must approve any modification or amendment of the rates and charges. (b) A copy of the schedule of the rates […]
36-11-9-7. Change in Rates and Charges
Sec. 7. A change of the rates and charges may be made in the same manner as the rates and charges were originally established. As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7.
36-11-10-1. Lien for Rates and Charges
Sec. 1. The rates and charges made, assessed, or established under this article against: (1) a lot; (2) a parcel of land; or (3) a building; that is served by the district are a lien against the lot, parcel of land, or building. As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7.
36-11-10-2. Date Lien Attaches; Precedence of Lien; Enforcement
Sec. 2. Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, a lien attaches on the date the rates and charges become sixty (60) days delinquent. The lien: (1) is superior to and takes precedence over all other liens except a lien for taxes; and (2) shall be enforced under this article. As added by […]
36-11-10-3. Penalty on Delinquent Rates and Charges; Civil Action for Recovery
Sec. 3. If rates and charges are not paid within the time fixed by the governing body, the rates and charges become delinquent, and a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the rates and charges attaches to the rates and charges. The governing body may recover: (1) the amount due; (2) the […]
36-11-10-4. Collection of Rates, Charges, and Penalties
Sec. 4. The rates and charges, together with the penalty, are collectible in the manner provided by this article. As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7.
36-11-10-5. No Enforcement Against Subsequent Owner Unless Lien Recorded Before Conveyance; Billing of Rates and Charges to Seller
Sec. 5. (a) A rate or charge is not enforceable as a lien against a subsequent owner of property unless the lien for the rate or charge was recorded with the county recorder before the conveyance to the subsequent owner. (b) If the property is conveyed before the lien can be filed, the officer of […]