DEPOSIT

Deposits are required on all new accounts. The deposit for home owners is $60.00 and $80.00 for residential rental units. The first months' garbage service is due the same time as the deposit.

Sec. 20-119 Commercial Deposits:

(a) Light commercial users.

1. Commercial customers using less than fifty thousand (50,000) gallons shall deposit with the city a sum of not less than seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for each connection.

2. Commercial customers using more than fifty thousand (50,000) but less than one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons shall deposit with the city a sum of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each connection.

(b) If a customer has had service disconnected, twice for non-payment or two (2) returned checks in a twelve-month period, the deposit will be twice the normal amount.

(c) Such Deposits may be increased or decreased from time to time, based upon gross bills from the preceding month and in accordance with criteria outlined in section 20-127.
(Ord. No. 79-5, IV; 9-10-79; Ord. No. 89-10, 3(9), 8-7-89).

Paying Your Water Bill Has Just Gotten Easier!

Quick Pay with the City of Mary Esther can save you time and money. Sign up now for free electronic funds transfer, it's quick and easy to do. Completer the authorization agreement below, include a voided check or deposit slip (make sure routing number on deposit slip is the same and on checks)and return it to:

City of Mary Esther
195 Christobal Rd N.
Mary Esther, Florida 32569

It's that simple. No more postage and no more hassles or cost associated with writing checks.

With Quick Pay, you will continue to receive a monthly bill, which will indicate the amount your bank account is to be drafted in approximately 10 days after the bill date. Your bank statement showing the actual debit will be your proof of payment.

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Quick Pay Authorization Agreement

I (we) hereby authorize The City of Mary Esther as my agent, to automatically debit the bank account listed below for payment of all bills issued. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the City in writing, if I change banks or account numbers by mailing a voided check or deposit slip.

Bank Name____________________________________________
Branch_______________________________________________
Type of Account____________Checking___________Savings
Name_________________________________________________
Home Phone___________________________________________
Business Phone_______________________________________
Water Account #______________________________________
Bank Account #_______________________________________
Routing #____________________________________________

This Authorization will be in effect until either party gives written notice to the other of termination. I understand my notice must be received in time to give the City reasonable opportunity to act. A final bill will not be sent through the electronic bank draft system, but directly to me for payment.

Electronic Debit

Quick Pay with the City of Mary Esther can save you time and money. Sign up now for free electronic funds transfer, it's quick and easy to do. Complete the authorization agreement and return it to:

City of Mary Esther
195 Christobal Rd N.
Mary Esther, Florida 32569

Link to Electronic Debit Authorization Form in PDF format

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