13.48.120 Billing and collection.
Storm drainage utility rates shall be billed on a monthly basis. Storm drainage charges shall start from the day water meter serving the property is installed by the city. In cases where the property does not receive water service from the city of Auburn, storm drainage charges shall start from the day that the storm drainage permit is finalized by the city.
A. Order of Payment. Payments received for utility bills shall be applied towards the following bills in the order of priority shown:
1. Late charges;
2. Additional fees;
3. Storm;
4. Garbage;
5. Sewer;
6. Water.
B. Service Charges – Payment Delinquencies. Payment for storm drainage service charges shall be due and payable to the finance department office 15 days after the billing date appearing on the bill, and shall be delinquent as identified in ACC 13.06.300. A late charge as listed in ACC 13.06.511 will be addressed if the account is delinquent.
C. Charges Constitute Lien. All storm drainage utility rates referred to in this article shall constitute a lien upon the property from which such charges are due, superior to all other liens and encumbrances whatsoever, except for general taxes and local special assessments. Enforcement of such lien shall be in the manner provided by law. (Ord. 6100 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6034 § 4, 2006; Ord. 5853 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5293 § 2, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. J), 1999; Ord. 4492 § 4, 1991.)