Deposit / Letter of Credit

A mandatory deposit is required on all accounts. If you provide a letter of credit from a utility company (i. e. water, gas, electric)) the deposit may be reduced according to the breakdown. The letter of credit must be presented at the time of application for service. The customer must have had:

  • 6 months continuous utility service within the last 12 months
  • No more than 2 late payments
  • No collection charges
  • No cut-offs
  • No returned Non Sufficient Funds (NSF) checks within the applicable period

The letter of credit must show the same name as the person requesting service from the City. If a check used as the deposit is returned for any reason, service will be disconnected immediately upon receipt of the returned check. To reconnect service, full deposit payment, in cash or by cashier’s check, must be made plus a $28 NSF fee plus a $25 disconnect and a $ 25 reconnect fee.

Full Service Provided by the City

(Electric, water/sewer, and garbage)
Deposit with an approved Letter of Credit
 $150
Deposit without a Letter of Credit
 $300

Electric & Garbage Services Only

Deposit with an approved Letter of Credit
 $130
Deposit without a Letter or Credit
 $260

Water/Sewer and Garbage Services Only

Deposit with an approved Letter of Credit
 $100
Deposit without a Letter or Credit
 $200

Garbage Services Only 

  
Garbage Service Only
 $60
Deposit Refund
Utility deposits will be refundable after 12 months of good payment history at customers request via submission of deposit application form. This refund will be applied to the account as a payment. With 1 exception, garbage deposits will be returned once customer has booked out with a zero balance due. A customer wishing to close an account may request a refund of any remaining deposit provided the customer is in good standing at the time the account is closed. “Good standing” means that the City is given notice by the customer of their intent to close the account, all accrued charges have been paid, all property of the City related to the utility has been returned, and no damage to City utility property has been made.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A UTILITY ACCOUNT

Proof of ownership- deed, lease, or rental agreement

Official Photo ID- Drivers License/Passport

Complete Application for services 

Deposit upon submission of application

Letter of Credit from any previous utility company (i. e. water, gas, electric–Names must match applicant) Must be 6 months of continuous service within the past 12 months. If the letter of Credit is approved, the deposit will be the lesser of the amounts. Letter of Credit is not mandatory.

For same day service, customer must be at City Hall by 1:00 pm. Otherwise, it will be the next business day.