§ 509.870. Bills.

(a) Basis of bill. The department shall base the water and sewer charges upon meter reading except as provided in sections 509.740, 509.880 and 509.890. Charges authorized by state law, the City Charter, or Minneapolis Code of Ordinances may be added to the utility bill. Other charges agreed to by the city and the customer may also be added to the utility bill.

(b)

Billing information. An initial bill shall state clearly:

(1)

The beginning and ending meter reading of the current billing period.

(2)

The dates of meter readings.

(3)

Whether the charges are based on actual or estimated consumption.

(4)

The date by which payment in full must be made in order to prevent the account from becoming delinquent.

(5)

Any connection or reconnection charge.

(6)

Any charge remaining unpaid.

(7)

Any new charge for utility service during the current billing period.

(8)

The total balance on the date of preparation of the bill.

(9)

The net amount due. (98-Or-134, § 1, 11-13-98; 99-Or-095, § 3, 8-13-99)