§ 160A-324 – Contract with private solid waste collection firm(s).
160A-324. Contract with private solid waste collection firm(s). (a) If the area to be annexed described in an act of the General Assembly includes an area where a firm (i) meets the requirements of subsection (a1) of this section, (ii) on the ninetieth day preceding the date of introduction in the House of Representatives or […]
§ 160A-315 – Billing and collecting agents for certain sewer systems.
160A-315. Billing and collecting agents for certain sewer systems. Any city that maintains and operates a sewage collection and disposal system but does not maintain and operate a water distribution system is authorized to contract with the owner or operator of the water distribution system operating within the area served by the city sewer system […]
§ 160A-316 – Independent water companies to supply information.
160A-316. Independent water companies to supply information. The owner or operator of any independent or private water distribution system operating within a city that maintains and operates a sewage collection and disposal system shall furnish to the city upon request copies of water meter readings and any other water consumption records and data that the […]
§ 160A-317 – Power to require connections to water or sewer service and the use of solid waste collection services.
160A-317. Power to require connections to water or sewer service and the use of solid waste collection services. (a) Connections. – A city may require an owner of developed property on which there are situated one or more residential dwelling units or commercial establishments located within the city limits and within a reasonable distance of […]
§ 160A-311 – Public enterprise defined.
160A-311. Public enterprise defined. As used in this Article, the term "public enterprise" includes: (1) Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. (2) Water supply and distribution systems. (3) Wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal systems of all types, including septic tank systems or other on-site collection or disposal facilities or systems. (4) Gas production, storage, […]
§ 160A-312 – Authority to operate public enterprises.
160A-312. Authority to operate public enterprises. (a) A city shall have authority to acquire, construct, establish, enlarge, improve, maintain, own, operate, and contract for the operation of any or all of the public enterprises as defined in this Article to furnish services to the city and its citizens. Subject to Part 2 of this Article, […]
§ 160A-313 – Financing public enterprise.
160A-313. Financing public enterprise. Subject to the restrictions, limitations, procedures, and regulations otherwise provided by law, a city shall have full authority to finance the cost of any public enterprise by levying taxes, borrowing money, and appropriating any other revenues therefor, and by accepting and administering gifts and grants from any source on behalf thereof. […]
§ 160A-314 – Authority to fix and enforce rates.
160A-314. Authority to fix and enforce rates. (a) A city may establish and revise from time to time schedules of rents, rates, fees, charges, and penalties for the use of or the services furnished or to be furnished by any public enterprise. Schedules of rents, rates, fees, charges, and penalties may vary according to classes […]
§ 160A-314.1 – Availability fees for solid waste disposal facilities; collection of any solid waste fees.
160A-314.1. Availability fees for solid waste disposal facilities; collection of any solid waste fees. (a) A city may impose a fee for the collection of solid waste. The fee may not exceed the costs of collection. A city may impose a fee for the use of a disposal facility provided by the city. Except as […]