The utility may enter into special contracts from time to time as the need arises.

A. Special contracts may be implemented in the following cases:

1. Industrial sewage;

2. Bulk delivery to an approved discharge location;

3. Temporary service;

4. Sewer meters.

B. Special contracts may be implemented only when approved by the city council after review by the sewer superintendent. Before approving a special contract the council shall find the following:

1. Conditions for the connection and/or usage patterns are substantially different from other connections and/or usage than are generally found in the system;

2. That the contract is in the best interest of the city;

3. That the contract specifically identifies the elements that make the conditions unique and provides that the contract will be amended or terminated when conditions change;

4. That the reimbursement schedule reasonably recovers all expenses associated with delivery of services;

5. That the contract requires periodic review and deliberate renewal.

C. No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed as preventing any special contract or arrangement between the city and any industrial concern whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted by the city for treatment. (Ord. 654 § 1(part), 2004)