A. All fees and charges imposed under the provisions of this chapter, except connection charges which shall be due and payable upon application for a building permit or permit to connect an existing building, shall be collected by the county tax collector pursuant to the provisions of Section 50 of the Charter of the city and Section 51330 et seq., of the Government Code, in accordance with an annual resolution of the city council therefor, which resolution shall be adopted in time for transmittal to the county tax collector each fiscal year.

B. Notwithstanding subsection A above, for all owners of single-family residential property in an existing residential infill sewer area as defined in Section 14.12.030, the city may enter into an agreement to allow such owner to pay the sewer connection fee (as set by resolution of the city council) and/or the sewer construction fee (as set by resolution of the city council) through the property owner’s property tax bill over a period not to exceed eight years. No interest will be charged. Such cost shall be considered a lien on the owner’s property upon which the connection was made. The agreement shall require an indemnity from the property owner to protect the city.

C. In cases of economic hardship, as determined by the city council or its designee, for properties not located in an existing residential infill sewer area, the city may enter into an agreement with the property owner of a single-family residence to allow such owner to pay the sewer connection fee through the property owner’s property tax bill over a period not to exceed eight years. No interest will be charged. Such cost shall be considered a lien on the owner’s property upon which the connection was made. The agreement shall require an indemnity from the property owner to protect the city.

D. Surcharges applicable to commercial and industrial users shall be due and payable on the first day of the month and become delinquent after the last day of the month. The owner of each property served and any and all tenants, to the same proportion as their tenancy bears to the entire property, are jointly and severally liable for payment of such surcharges. Interest at the rate of one percent per month shall be added to any surcharge which is delinquent. Should the city initiate court action to collect amounts due, the city shall be entitled to collect reasonable costs. (Ord. 4777 § 1, 2014; Ord. 4740 § 1, 2013; Ord. 4648 § 1, 2011; Ord. 4540 § 4, 2008; Ord. 4433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3917 § 1, 1999; Ord. 3786 § 1, 1997; Ord. 3693 § 1, 1995; Ord. 3667 § 1, 1995)