Utility Billing

Introduction

The Utility Billing applications handles Sewer and Water District billing requirements. Cash receipts are handled similar to the GEMS Tax Collection system. This application in 1995 was completely revamped to work effectively with the AS/400 relational database capability.

Features

• Multi-District Processing - User defined district/phase Master File.
• Meter Descriptions - Ability to enter user defined meter descriptions.
• Rates - User defined rates. These rates can be metered, flat rate and fixtures or a combination of both.
• Online Entry and Editing of all Transactions - All transactions are validated against user defined master files and other acceptable system values.
• Automatic Bill Printing - Automatic printing of bills for any of the calculation methods for Water Consumption, Sewer Usage or a combination of both.
• Assessment Tracking - Tracking, Billing and Receipts can also be maintained for Assessment functions of the system.
• Detailed Reporting - System includes detailed reporting of all functions included.
• Multi-path Inquiry Capability - System allows inquiry by paths such as Account Number, Name or Property Location.
• Cash Drawer Capability - This system can interface with theGEMS Tax Collection Module.
• Surcharge Processing - Capability of adding surcharge fees on a customer by customer basis.
• Minimum Billing Requirements - Ability to set minimum bill amounts by Rate Code.

Reports

• Master file listings
• Bills
• Detailed reports for all functions