All services and water meters installed by the Water Department of the city shall remain at all times the property of the city and shall be maintained and repaired and renewed by the city when rendered unserviceable through fair wear and tear; provided, that where replacements, repairs or adjustments of any meter are rendered necessary by the act, negligence or carelessness of the consumer, or any member of his family or person in his employ, and expense caused to the city thereby shall be charged against and collected from the consumer.
('86 Code, § 15.12.080) (Ord. 2028, passed - - )