For those owner-occupants of existing dwellings, who have an equity not exceeding
$30,000.00 therein and who meet the financial eligibility requirements of the medicaid
program for Group III Virginia localities, charges and connection fees imposed by
subsection 39-27(c)(2) shall, upon request, be deferred until such time as title to the property passes
by sale or inheritance. Such persons shall, prior to connection with the city water
system, execute a petition, approved by the city attorney, granting to the city a
lien in the amount of the fees and charges plus all interest which may accrue. When
the charges are so deferred, they shall be subject to the payment of an annual simple
interest charge of six percent on the unpaid balance of such fees and charges. Provided
that such persons shall have the right at any time to make payments, partial or in
full, of the balance due for such connection. Passage of title to a spouse shall not
constitute inheritance under this section.
(Ord. No. O-87-265, § 1, 11-24-87, eff. 1-1-88)
