Division IV — Extension of Facilities

Any applicant for water service which will require main extension shall install the same at his or her own cost and expense. Plans for such extension shall be submitted to and approved by the city engineer, and, shall be also subject to first acquiring an encroachment permit from the agency having jurisdiction over the streets and/or easements of record. (Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

In the event the applicant installs water main extension facilities, he or she shall furnish the city a surety company bond in an amount equal to at least sixty percent of the city engineer's estimate of the installation labor costs, to guarantee faithful performance by the applicant, and a separate surety company bond in an equal amount to guarantee claims of persons employed by the applicant and claims of persons who furnish materials, supplies and implements used by the applicant on such work.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

When water main extension facilities are installed and upon presentation of proven evidence confirming the execution and delivery by the applicant of good and sufficient recordable documents evidencing transfer of title of the facilities to the city, water shall be furnished to the applicant's property.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

Division V Subdivisions

A person desiring to provide a water system within a tract of land which he or she proposes to subdivide shall make written application therefor. The application shall state the number of the tract, the name of the subdivision and its location. It shall be accompanied by a copy of the tentative map, and of the plans, profiles and specifications for the street work, sanitary sewers, storm drains and other underground utilities. (Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

Upon receiving the application, the city manager or his/her authorized representative shall make an investigation and survey of the proposed subdivision and shall report his or her findings to the council, including a recommendation as to the facilities required and the estimated cost of the proposed water system therefor. To assist the city manager in making the investigation and report, the council may engage the services of a consulting engineer. The size, type and quality of materials shall be in accordance with the city's standards and specifications in effect at the time of application.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

Location of the lines shall be specified by the city. The actual construction will be done at the expense of and by the subdivider and inspected by the city manager or his/her authorized representative. Plans and engineering costs will be the responsibility of the property owner. Fire hydrants shall be located at locations designed by the city. (Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

All water mains, water service, and fire hydrant facilities installed by a subdivider shall become the property of the city and shall be conveyed to the city by a property instrument in writing at the time the facilities are compiled and accepted by the city. (Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

The subdivider shall, at his or her cost, provide and install the service connection to each house or proposed house in the tract, including the corporation stop, meter valve, and meter box, but not including the meter. No deposit will be required. Each connection shall be inspected by the water superintendent or his/her authorized representative. (Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

All costs and expenses incurred by the city under this chapter, including the cost of investigation, inspection, legal and consulting engineer's services, shall be paid to the city by the subdivider prior to final approval and acceptance of the facilities by the city.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

In granting an application, the council may make whatever further requirements as may appear to it to be necessary.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

Division VI Water Meters

Where replacements or adjustments for any water meters are necessary by the act, neglect or carelessness of the owner or occupancy of any premises or anyone in their employ, any expense thereby caused to the water system shall be placed on the water bill and collected from the customer.

Customers shall have the right to request a test to be made of the meter serving their premises upon paying an amount making all service charges current, in the manner provided by administrative regulations. If the results of the meter test determine that the meter is:

• A. Registering not more than three percent faster or slower than the actual quantity of water passing through it, the meter shall be retained by the water system.

• B. Registering more than three percent over registration, an accurate meter shall be installed and the water bills for the preceding three months adjusted to correct the error discovered.

• C. Registering more than two percent under registration, an accurate meter shall be installed, the deposit refunded and the customer billed for the amount of the undercharge for the preceding three months.

• D. In any event, the adjustment for overcharge or undercharge shall not exceed a period of three months from the date the customer requests a test or that during which it was measuring service to the customer, whichever is the lesser.

• (Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

• A. Whenever a meter cannot be read, or is temporarily obstructed or temporarily out of commission the customer shall be charged for an estimated amount of water used, based upon the customer's consumption during the same season of the prior year if conditions were unchanged, or, upon a reasonable comparison with use of other customers during the same period receiving the same class of service under similar circumstances.

• B. Obstructing Water Meters. It is unlawful for anyone to enclose a water meter with a fence, wall, hedge, or otherwise obstruct access to water service meters. Upon the failure or refusal of the owner or customer to remove any such unlawful obstruction within a reasonable length of time, thirty days, unless prevented by extenuating circumstances, after written notification to do so, the superintendent may discontinue water service to the premises until the obstruction is removed or otherwise impose fines and penalties as provided in this code.