§ 9.12.110. Industrial sewage

Industrial sewage shall be charged on a metered basis, based upon the recorded gallonage obtained from a meter installed and maintained at the expense of the owner or occupant of the premises. The service charge shall be established by the city council by a four-fifths vote of its members and in establishing such charge, the city council shall take into account the volume of flow, the substances, materials, waters or wastes being discharged, the percentage of plant capacity being utilized and such other factors as are required by state, federal or other governmental agencies having jurisdiction.

In fixing the amount of the service charge for industrial sewage, the city council may also make provisions for the treatment of substances which are otherwise prohibited (other than storm water) and/or the treatment of substances which are regulated under section 9.12.030 hereof, and in connection therewith, fix the terms and conditions governing such treatment. Any such action by the city council in connection with the treatment of regulated discharges shall be tantamount to a permit therefore and shall obviate the necessity for such industrial user to obtain a permit from the superintendent pursuant to section 9.12.030 of this chapter. The amounts, terms and conditions of the service charge, the treatment of substances which are otherwise prohibited under section 9.12.020 hereof and/or the treatment of substances which are regulated under section 9.12.030 hereof, shall be set forth in a written agreement between the city and the industrial discharger.