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06/24/2013 C. Payment: The charges established in subdivision A hereof shall be paid by the owner or occupant of the premises receiving sewerage service to the City Collector within thirty (30) calendar days after presentation of a bill therefor, and shall be deemed delinquent if not paid within said period. Such charges may be included in the City's water bills. D. Remedies. Upon non-payment of the charge for sewerage service within the time specified in subdivision C hereof, an action may be brought in the name of the City in any court of competent jurisdiction against the owner or occupant of the premises to which such charge pertains for the collection of such delinquent charges. If the occupant of such premises is not also the owner, such action may be brought against both the owner and occupant, both of whom shall be jointly and severally liable for said charges. Water service to such premises may be discontinued by the City in the case of non-payment of the charges established in subdivision A hereof within the time required under subdivision C hereof. The remedies herein established shall be cumulative and in addition to any and all other remedies available to the City for the collection of sewer service charges." SECTION 2. This ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8). The City Council finds that the sewer service charges and fees are for the purpose of ineeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials, meeting financial reserve needs and requirements, and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service areas. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective on August 1, 2013. � � * ATTY/ORD.390/SEWER RATE INCREASE ORD.#2396 REV: 05-21-13 MLG FORMERLY MUFF#802 Page 4 of 4