Hughson Municipal Code Art. 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)