Arcata Municipal Code Art. 13 Temporary Service

Temporary service connections shall be disconnected and terminated within six (6) months after installation unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the Environmental Services Department. (Ord. 1516, eff. 8/16/2019)

The applicant shall deposit, in advance, an amount, as set forth in the Schedule of Fees adopted by resolution of the City Council, for each inch of service desired. Upon discontinuance of service, the actual cost of installing and removing the facilities required to furnish said service, exclusive of the cost of salvageable material, shall be determined and an adjustment made as an additional charge, refund or credit.

If service is supplied through a fire hydrant, the applicant will be charged in accordance to the rate schedule set forth in the Schedule of Fees adopted by resolution of the City Council.

All facilities for temporary service to the customer connection shall be made by the Environmental Services Department and shall be operated in accordance with its instructions. (Ord. 1516, eff. 8/16/2019)

The customer shall use all possible care to prevent damage to the meter or to any other loaned facilities of the Environmental Services Department which are involved in furnishing the temporary service from the time they are installed until they are removed, or until forty-eight (48) hours notice in writing has been given to the Environmental Services Department that the contractor or other person is through with the meter or meters and the installation. If the meter or other facilities are damaged, the cost of making repairs shall be paid by the customer. (Ord. 1516, eff. 8/16/2019)

If temporary service is supplied through a fire hydrant, a permit for the use of the hydrant shall be obtained from the proper authority and the Environmental Services Department. It is specifically prohibited to operate the valve of any fire hydrant other than by the use of a spanner wrench designed for this purpose. (Ord. 1516, eff. 8/16/2019)

Tampering with any fire hydrant for the unauthorized use of water therefrom, or for any other purpose, is a misdemeanor, punishable by law.

The water rates for temporary service shall be in accordance with rates for regular service. Such rates shall be set forth in the Schedule of Fees adopted by resolution of the City Council. There shall be a minimum charge for water as set forth in the Schedule of Fees adopted by resolution of the City Council.

In addition, any person desiring temporary service from a fire hydrant shall pay fees, as set forth in the Schedule of Fees adopted by resolution of the City Council, for the following services:

A. A deposit, in advance of use, for the meter.

B. A charge for delivering and connecting the meter.

C. A daily meter rental charge.

D. A charge for retrieving the meter.

Any monies due City shall be billed to the user in the customary manner together with his water bill. If the charges in Sec.7886 (B) through 7886 (D) above do not exceed the deposit, the user shall be given a refund.

The applicant shall pay the estimated cost of service in advance, or shall be otherwise required to establish credit.