For each fiscal year the Council a Public
Water Board, comprised of city residents elected from five districts what are
within City of Portland boundaries, shall fix water rates which will provide
an estimated income to equal expenses and debt service relating to water bonds.
The Public Water board members shall reside in the district from which they
are elected, such districts being nearly equal in population as possible based
on the latest federal census. No charge shall be made for water used
in extinguishing fires in the City. The Council Public
Water Board may fix special charges for connections, disconnections,
turn-ons, discontinuances of service, all special services or work, and other
contingencies, situations or conditions, which it finds advantageous or
appropriate from time to time. Charges and bills may be adjusted as found just
and equitable.