Beginning with the meter readings of April 1, 1991, the rates to be charged for water service shall be as established in the city’s fee resolution for the users and purchasers of water both within and outside the city limits.

(Code 1988, § 15-601; Ord. 3090, § 1, 3-26-91; Code 2016, Sec. 94-281)

Charges for each unmetered water fire protection service are hereby established in the city’s fee resolution. There shall be no water use to premises on any basis other than for the use in fighting fires or testing fire lines.

(Code 1988, § 15-602; Code 2016, Sec. 94-282)

When there is available water, contractors working on public works projects may, with the permission of the city administrator or designee, obtain such supply of water from public fire hydrants. Contractors are to furnish 2½-inch streamer fittings and valves so that the hydrant is not opened and closed with each load. The charges for the water shall be that being charged other users by ordinance. The contractor shall chain and padlock the water valve at all times that it is not in use. An air gap or proper backflow device must be used.

(Code 1988, § 15-603; Code 2016, Sec. 94-456)

(a)   A service connection charge payable in advance for each new water tap installation hereafter of a ¾-inch water tap will be an amount established in the city’s fee resolution (and section 15-203) for taps to be made on unimproved streets or alleys and an amount established in the city’s fee resolution (and section 15-203) for taps to be made on improved, permanent type streets or alleys. Such charge shall include the cost of a 5/8-inch meter, tap, ¾-inch corporation stop, type K copper from corporation stop to meter yoke, meter yoke, meter tile, ring and lid. The city shall make the tap, and the property owner shall install the city-furnished meter and meter tile at the owner’s expense. A meter box and lid of a nonstandard type, normally furnished by the city, shall be furnished by the owner at such owner’s expense. The box shall be built to city specifications and approval. Copper service shall extend to stop in area between rear of curb and sidewalk, on the public right-of-way, unless such arrangement is deemed impractical, then the location shall be selected by the water superintendent or city administrator.

(b)   Taps in excess of ¾ of an inch will be installed, with the actual cost of material and labor in the installation of such taps to be billed to the property owner. The installation of taps outside the city limits, ¾ of an inch and/or larger, the actual cost of the labor and material shall be billed to the property owner. In no case shall charges be less than the minimum charge set forth for city water taps of a similar nature. All 5/8-inch meters installed with the city will be furnished and maintained by the city. Larger size meters will be purchased by owners and will be maintained by the city. Meters installed outside the city limits purchased by the owner from the city or an approved makes furnished from other sources, and maintenance thereof, shall be the owner’s responsibility.

(c)   All service connections and meters hereafter installed within the city limits will remain the property of the city. All meter replacements within the city limits will be made at the cost and expense of the city, and the title to any meters so replaced will remain in the city.

(d)   The city will rent, install and remove a fire hydrant meter for those persons desiring such service upon the following conditions:

(1)   City personnel shall install and remove the meter and allied fittings.

(2)   Payment to the city of an amount established in the city’s fee resolution for the installation and removal of the meter.

(3)   All water consumed shall be paid for at prevailing water rates.

(4)   Failure of the city to provide such service shall be limited to the availability of meter equipment.

(5)   Proper backflow devices must be used.

(Code 1988, § 15-604; Code 2016, Sec. 94-457)

Wherever there exists a need for the elimination of a split water service, as provided for in section 15-204 the charges therefor shall be in an amount established in the city’s fee resolution (and section 15-204) for taps to be made on unimproved streets and/or alleys, and in an amount established in the city’s fee resolution (and section 15-204) for taps to be made on improved, permanent type streets or alleys.

(Code 1988, § 15-605; Code 2016, Sec. 94-458)