Township Ordinance provides for unpaid utility bills to become a lien on the property. The utility billing staff follows the same collection procedures for rental property as owner-occupied property.

Utility Customer Service Request Form What happens if my tenant doesn't pay the utility bill? Below is a link to a form you can use to change the name or request a final bill on a water and sewer bill. There is a $78.00 charge to process a final bill. All name changes and final bill request must be made in writing.

In order to request a final bill you must fill out the attached form to request a service person be sent out to read the meter. The utility billing staff needs some basic information including a final reading of your meter to compute the bill. When you move out of a house you need to have a final bill calculated. Quarterly utility bills are for service and usage for the previous three months. Water Cost of Service and Rate Design Reportįrequently Asked Questions What do I do if I sell my house or move out of a rented house? Wastewater Cost of Service and Rate Design Report The results of these studies are included in the Executive Summary Reports listed below. (UFS) to conduct four studies on behalf of the township's water and sewer utilities. In January of 2020 the Charter Township of Union engaged the services of the professional firm Utility Financial Solutions, LLC. A cost of service study helps to determine what it costs to provide service to a class of customers so that the utility can have assurance its rates are properly designed. It is generally recognized that a utility's rates should reflect the cost of providing service. July 2020 - Water and Sewer Cost of Service Study Executive Summary ReportsĪ cost of service study is an important rate making tool. Loveberry - Department of Public Services Assistant Kim Smith - Department of Public Services Directorĩ8 ext.

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