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  Frequently asked questions and concerns:
  When is my payment due?
  What are my payment options?
  Help! I can't pay my bill.
  I think I have a leak.
  I need an adjustment.
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When is my payment due?
  Utility bills due on the 10th of each month. Late payments will include a 10% late fee. Your will have a reminder of the past due amount and a disconnect date on your next bill. You will receive a second reminder (shut-off notice) prior to the disconnect date. If you do not pay by the disconnect date you will be charged a $10 service fee and your service will be shut off. You must pay the amount due plus the service fee prior to reconnection.

What are my payment options?
 
  1. Pay in person at City Hall Monday - Friday 8:30 to 5:00.
  2. Drop Box (located in the alley between Huntington Bank and the Library)
  3. Credit card - payments in person, over the phone or automatically each month—must complete the Credit Card Auto-Payment Form (PDF).
  4. Direct payment - auto drafting your checking/savings account—must complete the Direct Payment Form (PDF).
  5. Budget - The budget plan will estimate a monthly payment amount for you based on current actual usage, that amount will be the same each month and may change on an annual basis. Budget Plan Forms (PDF) are available and can be used in conjunction with the direct payment plan.

Help! I can't pay my bill.
  If you're unable to pay your utility bill prior to the disconnect date, you may come to City Hall and sign a 10-day extension agreement, you are allotted 2 extensions per calendar year. Failure to pay the amount due in full within the 10-day extension will result in immediate disconnection.

I think I have a leak and I need an adjustment.
  The Utility Adjustment Request Form may be completed if you feel that you are entitled to an adjustment for reasons such as a sewer credit for pool fills. If you had a leak and it's been repaired, your may be eligible for an adjustment after your readings return to your "normal" usage.

Security Lights
  Available to all customers desiring security light (yard light) service providing application is completed and the customer signs a Protective or Yard Light Agreement Form (PDF).
 
  • 175 Watt Sodium Vapor $ 9.12
  • 250 Watt Sodium Vapor $ 11.25
  • 400 Watt Sodium Vapor $ 13.83
  • 1000 Watt Sodium Vapor $ 23.49
  • 150 Watt Lucalox $ 9.12
  • 400 Watt Sodium Vapor $ 25.93

  • Sprinkling Meters
      Meters for water sprinkling are available whereby property owners will not be charged sewer rates for lawn/garden sprinkling if they separate their plumbing for installation of a separate water meter.

    The Acceptable Plumbing Layout Diagram (available at City Hall) shows how your plumbing must be laid out to accommodate the sprinkling meter, which will be supplied by The City. You must obtain a Plumbing Permit (PDF) and complete the Sprinkling Meter Application Form (PDF).

    You will need your plumbing permit to pick up the meter setting supplies from our Stockroom at 501 South Front St. After completion, and you have passed the plumbing inspection (Building Department 782-8427), you can schedule installation of your sprinkling meter. This will be a separate charge on your monthly utility bill.

    Contact Us
      By phone Monday-Friday 8:30 to 5:00 (269) 782-2195
    Emergencies after hours (269) 782-8200

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