Deposits / Fees

Deposits
All new and existing accounts are subject to being charged an initial deposit when establishing a new location for service. Customers who live outside the City limits will pay double the inside deposit for water and sewer service.

Electric Service Deposit
  • Residential - $125
  • Non-Residential - $400
  • Restaurant/Lounge - $1,000
Sewer Service Deposit
  • Flat rate - $50

Water Service Deposit

Line Size

Deposit
Line Size

Deposit
3/4 x 5/8-inch $50
   
1-inch $100
   
1 1/2-inch $200
   
2-inch $400
   
3-inch $1,000
   
4-inch $2,500
   
6-inch $4,500
   
8-inch $6,600
Water deposit is per meter, based on the size of the line.

Fees Associated with Utility Service

Utility Service

Fee

Return check charge

$25

Service fee (Monday - Friday)

$25 or actual cost

Service Fee (after 7 p.m. and weekends / holidays observed by the City)

$60

Water (initial service connection)

$25

Extra field trip fee

$25

New electric meter charge

$75 or actual cost

Water meter test charge (if you request more than one in 12 months)

$50

Pulled meter charge (for electric and/or water)

$50 or actual cost
Damaged electric security seal charge
 $10
   
Meter tampering / investigation charge
 $100
   
Temporary cut-on / cut-offs at permanent dwellings (8 days or less)
 $50
   
New water meter charge
 Actual cost of meter
   
Electric services disconnected at pole
 $75
   
Extraordinary measures to disconnect and / or reconnect services
 Actual cost to city
   
Late payment charge
 As defined on bill

All utility accounts are subject to being charged any fee as warranted.