By Betsy Finklea
The City of Dillon passed the final reading of an ordinance amending the bill and payment schedule for residents’ water, sewer, and sanitation bills.
The following is the explanation from the ordinance:
“All meters shall be read each month and each bill shall be mailed at the end of every month.  Bills shall be for the amounts shown in Section 4-4-4 and due prior to the 16th of each month.  If bills are not paid prior to the 16th, a ten percent (10%) penalty will be charged.  If bills are not paid prior to the first of the next month a thirty-five ($35) late charge shall be imposed for all delinquent bills.”
“When water, sewer and garbage services are billed out monthly and a previous amount has not been paid, the total bill past due and current has to be paid in full before cut off date, which is five (5) working days following the first day of the month or services will be disconnected until customer has paid all bills, current and in arrears, with all penalties.  No partial payments shall be accepted.” The change takes effect on April 1st.