§ 19-183. Delinquent charges.

(a)

All charges not paid within thirty (30) days after the bill is due, or that are not under active appeal, shall be considered delinquent.

(b)

All charges billed by the City of Lauderhill shall be subject to the same penalties for delinquencies as other city utility fees.

(c)

All charges billed by the City of Lauderhill to users of property which are not paid within twenty-five (25) days of billing may be billed to the owner of the property. When the property owner is billed pursuant to this subsection, the provisions of subsection (a) shall attach, and a late fee of one dollar ($1.00) or one (1) percent of the delinquent amount, whichever is greater, shall be assessed on all balances.

(d)

All charges remaining delinquent after twenty-five (25) days may be:

(1)

Referred to a collection agency; or

(2)

Referred to the city attorney to file suit thereon and collect all unpaid charges, fees and interest, including reasonable attorney's fees and charges.

(Ord. No. 04O-02-112, § 1, 2-23-04; Ord. No. 06O-10-179, § 2, 11-13-06)