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Council committees back changes to Elyria water rules: 5% delinquency fee, habitual‑delinquent and tampering penalties added

5766706 · August 12, 2025
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Summary

The joint committees recommended ordinance updates to Elyria’s codified water rules (Chapter 9.39 and related fee provisions) that add a 5% delinquency fee, a $250 habitual‑delinquent surcharge for repeat delinquencies, a $250 tampering fee, and other billing and appointment‑related fee clarifications.

Elyria utility staff and the law director presented updates to the Elyria Municipal Water Supply System rules (codified as Chapter 9.39 and related fee provisions) at the Aug. 11 committee meeting, and the committees recommended the proposed ordinance updates.

Supervisor Connor and Law Director Rothgari reviewed housekeeping changes and several substantive additions to the water rules and fee ordinance. Key…

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