ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 52 OF THE CODE OF FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS ADDING TO CHAPTER 52.02 NAMING RESPONSIBLE PARTIES OF CHARGES FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the city of Farmer City is an Illinois municipal corporation, organized and operating pursuant to the laws and constitution of the state of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the city of Farmer City operates and maintains an electric distribution and generation system; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the mayor and the city council of the city of Farmer City, DeWitt county, Illinois that:
Section 1 The following paragraphs shall be added to the Code of Farmer City, Illinois
52.02 Rental Property Service Deposit
(2) All persons listed on lease or contract shall be held financially responsible for any utilities at the stated address or any subsequent address should a balance be owed to the City.
(3) The city shall mandate that each responsible adult be named on the lease or contract
(4) A lease shall be provided to city hall prior to services
(5) The city shall not connect utility service until any outstanding balance has been satisfied
Section 2 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Article is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMER CITY, COUNTY OF DEWITT, ILLINOIS THIS 20TH DAY OF APRIL 2015.
AYES: ______ NAYS: _______ ABSTAIN: _________ ABSENT: __________
ATTESTED:
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Michael Jenkins, mayor Sandra I Shaw, city clerk
