13.04 — WATER WORKS SYSTEM

This chapter shall be known as the "Water Works System of the City of Paramount" and may be cited as such.

(Prior code § 46-1)

The water works system of the City shall consist of the entire water works system of the City whether located within the City or beyond the boundaries of the City which has been acquired, constructed and financed by the City together with all improvements and extensions to the system later constructed or acquired.

(Prior code § 46-1.1)

The management and operation of the water works system shall remain vested in the City Council and the City Council shall in the exercise of its legislative, discretionary and police powers fix the level and type of services to be supplied to consumers, provide for the collection of charges for the same, provide rules and regulations in respect to the use of said service, determine and fix water rates, and do all things necessary and proper to maintain and preserve the water works system in good repair and working order. The administration of City Council policy in respect to the water works system and for the management and operation of the same shall be under the direction and subject to the control of the City Manager or duly authorized representative.

(Prior code § 46-1.2)