BILLING PROCEDURE: DELINQUENT PAYMENTS

A.  Meters will be read monthly. Bills will be rendered by 1st of the month.  The Town reserves the right to vary the dates or length of period covered.
B.  Bills for utility services are due by the 10th of the month and become delinquent if not paid in FULL by the close of business on the 20th of month (or next business day)by 5p.m.
C.  Failure to receive bills or notices shall not prevent such bills from becoming delinquent or relieve the account holder from payment.
D.  If the account holder believes his bill to be in error, the account holder shall present claim in person to the utility billing clerk at the Town Hall BEFORE the bill becomes delinquent in accord with the procedures established by the Board of Commissioners.
E.  If the utility bill is not paid by the close of business on the 20th of the month (or next business day), the account holder will incur a $45 penalty.  Accounts not paid in Full by the close of business on the 20th of the month by 5p.m., will be disconnected on the 21st of the month (or next business day).
F.  Upon discontinuance of service for nonpayment of bills, the deposit will be applied by the Town towards settlement of the account.  Any balance will be refunded to the customer. If the deposit is not sufficient to cover the bill, the Town may proceed to collect the balance in the usual way provided by law for the collection of debts.
I agree that should I decide to change, alter, or discontinue use of any facilities provided by the Town of Sharpsburg, I will notify the utility billing clerk in person 24 hours in advance and will pay my bill in Full at the time service is discontinued.
Any information obtained, including social security numbers may be used to collect any debt owed to the Town of Sharpsburg.

I have read the foregoing statement, I understand the same and have received a copy of the same.
Signature of Applicant___________________________________________________________

**110 W. Railroad Street**P.O. Box 1759**Sharpsburg,N.C. 27878**446-9441 Ext. 622 or 233**