Article XIV

Private Fire Protection And Standby Service

The applicant for private fire protection service not now installed shall pay the total actual cost of installation of the service from the distribution main to the customer's premises including the cost of a detector check meter or other suitable and equivalent device, valve and meter box, said installation to become the property of the city.

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

There shall be no connections between this fire protection system and any other water distribution system on the premises. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

There shall be no water used through the fire protection service except to extinguish fires and for testing the fire fighting equipment. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

Any consumption recorded on the meter will be charged at double the regular service rates except that no charge will be made for water used to extinguish accidental fires where such fires have been reported to the duly authorized fire protection agency. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

The monthly rates for private fire protection shall be established by the city at the time application for such service is made. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

Occasionally water may be obtained from a private fire service for filling a tank connected with the fire service, but only if written permission is secured from the city in advance and an approved means of measurement is available. The rate for water so used shall be established by the city at the time application for such service is made. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

If water is used from a private fire service in violation of the agreement or of these regulations, the city may, at its option, discontinue and remove the service. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

The city assumes no responsibility for loss or damage due to lack of water or pressure and merely agrees to furnish such quantities and pressures as are available in its general distribution system. The service is subject to shutdowns and variations required by the operation of the system. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

The provisions of this article dealing with private fire protection service are made applicable to standby service.

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

Article XV Temporary Services

Temporary service connections shall be disconnected and terminated within six months after installation unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the city. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

The applicant shall deposit, in advance, an amount equal to $175.00 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 with the following rate schedule:

• A. Flat charge per connection, for both installation and removal of service facilities, including the meter, $60.00;

• B. Each additional move of facilities to another location, $20.00. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989; Ord. 07-07 § 1, 2007)

All facilities for temporary service to the customer connection shall be made by the water department and shall be operated in accordance with its instructions. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

The customer shall use all possible care to prevent damage to any loaned facilities of the city which are involved in furnishing the temporary services from the time they are installed until they are removed, or until 48 hours' notice in writing has been given to the city that the contractor or other person is through with the installation. If the facilities are damaged, the cost of making repairs shall be paid by the customer.

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

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 city. 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. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

Tampering with any fire hydrant or the unauthorized use of water therefrom, or for any other purpose, is a misdemeanor, punishable by law. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

The rates for temporary service shall be established by the city at the time application for such service is made.

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

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

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

Article XVI General Provisions

When an abnormally large quantity of water is desired for filling a swimming pool or for other purposes, arrangements must be made with the city prior to taking such water. Permission to take water in unusual quantities will be given only if it can be safely delivered through the city's facilities and if other consumers are not inconvenienced thereby. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

The customer shall, at his own risk and expense, furnish, install and keep in good and safe condition all equipment that may be required for receiving, controlling, applying and utilizing water, and the city shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused by the improper installation of such equipment, or the negligence or wrongful act of the customer or of any of his tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees or permittees in installing, maintaining, or operating or interfering with such equipment. The city shall not be responsible for damage to property caused by faucets, valves, and other equipment that are open when water is turned on either originally or when turned on after a temporary shutdown. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

It shall be unlawful to install wells in the city for any purpose whatsoever without first securing the permission of the city council. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

No person shall permit any water to be returned to wells; provided, however, that the director of public works may grant permission for such return under specific conditions which will protect the public health and safety.

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

Whenever a water connection permit has been issued upon the payment of the connection charges established by this chapter, such permit shall be valid for only 365 days after the date of issuance thereof unless actual construction of the building or structure for which water service has been applied has been commenced within said period of 365 days; provided, however, that said time limit may be extended by the city council for reasonable cause. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

Article XVII Rates

Rates for water service will be established by the city council by ordinance from time to time at periodic intervals as appears necessary to maintain adequate income for service expenditures and amortization of indebtedness. Such rate schedule as changed from time to time will be published or posted by the council, and copies of this rate schedule will be made available for customer's examination. The periodic change in rate schedule, however, will not require republication or reposting of this chapter. In addition to the established rates, there shall be charged an extra $2.00 per connection per month when there is a water cooler installed without a recirculating pump. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989; Ord. 07-07 § 1, 2007; Ord. 09-05 § 1, 2009)

Upon receipt of any application for water service, the water superintendent shall determine the applicable monthly rate. Such determination shall be final unless appealed in writing to the council within five days of notification of the rate to be charged. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

For the failure of the customer to comply with all or any part of this ordinance, and any ordinance, resolution or order fixing rates and charges of this city, customer's service shall be discontinued and the water shall not be supplied such customer until he shall comply with the rule or regulation, rate or charge which he has violated or, in the event that he cannot comply with said rule or regulation, until he shall have satisfied the city that in the future he will comply with all the rules and regulations established by ordinance of the city and with all rates and charges of this city. In addition thereto, he shall pay the city the sum of $5.00 for renewal of his service except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)