Vernon Municipal Code Ch. 13.08 Water System

Water rates as hereinafter set forth shall be paid by the customers of the Vernon water system in order to pay for the costs of water services. Such rates shall be allocated as separate charges for meters, for water consumption, and for fire-related water services. Each customer shall pay all such charges. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all water rates shall be set by resolution of the City Council.

(Prior code § 25.1)

Water rates shall be established for meter service for water consumption in the form of a monthly charge based on the size and capacity of the meter serving the customer.

(Prior code § 25.2)

Water rates shall be established in the form of a monthly charge for water consumed or used by each customer for all classes of service. Such rates shall be based on the number of hundred cubic feet (ccf) or part thereof consumed or used each month. A minimum monthly consumption allowance shall be imposed on each customer having standby service.

(Prior code § 25.3)

Water rates shall be established in the form of a monthly charge for standby water services for sprinkler systems based on the size and capacity of the meter serving the fire sprinkler system, or if unmetered, for each fire sprinkler head.

(Prior code § 25.4)

Water rates shall be established in the form of a monthly charge for costs of fire-related water services. Such rate shall be based on the number of gross square feet, as measured from the exterior, of all buildings and structures in the City and all outside storage areas where combustible materials are stored in the City.

(Prior code § 25.5)

Minimum charges shall be established for each initial temporary installation for water service and for each relocation of said service. The water furnished through said temporary connection shall be charged at the rate of one and one-half times the consumption rate set forth in Section 13.08.030.

(Prior code § 25.6)

Before a temporary installation for water service is connected to a fire hydrant, the applicant for such service shall deposit with the City Clerk a cash or surety bond approved by the City. Said deposit shall guarantee the payment of all water charged through said connection and the return to the City Public Utilities Department in good condition, usual wear and tear excepted, of all materials furnished by the City in making said connection, together with all labor costs with respect thereto.

(Prior code § 25.7)

Water rates shall be established for the sale of water from the Vernon water system to any person, firm or corporation conducting a retail water business.

(Prior code § 25.8)

The charge for water and water service for all classes of service not named in this chapter shall be based upon charges contained herein as determined by the City Council.

(Prior code § 25.9)