Section 13.16.080 Rates deemed equitable -- Complaint.
The rates, charges, and rentals specified in this chapter shall be deemed prima facie fair,
reasonable, and equitable. In any case where any contention is made that the rates are unfair,
inequitable or unreasonable, the party objecting thereto shall apply to the director of public
works, stating the facts and grounds of the complaint, and the director of public works shall
investigate and report with recommendations to the administrative assistant. The administrative
assistant may also report to the city council any cases where the amount or character of the
sewage from any plant, building or premises is such that collection and disposal thereof is
substantially more expensive than average sewage, and give recommendation as to higher rates to
be imposed for the collection and disposal of sewage. The city council shall have the right to
order public hearings as to any such matter, and if convinced that an adjustment of sewerage
rates or charges for such plant, building, or premises is necessary to provide equality with those
charged to others, it shall so provide by law amendatory hereto. (Ord. 215 (part), 2003: Ord. 111
(part), 1996: prior code § 4.06.070)
