§ 52.14 WATER RATES.

   A schedule of rates shall be periodically adopted by the Council and will be in effect upon publication. The schedule of rates shall be on file with the Administrative Clerk/Treasurer. Every resident using city water shall be charged and will pay at the current rates. Nonresidents using city water will pay double the current rate. A minimum amount will be charged for up to 5,000 gallons of usage per quarter with the exception of those connections considered “Occasional.” Those connections will be charged based on their usage, estimated or metered, during the year.

(Ord. 107, passed 7-3-1995; Am. Ord. passed 1-7-2002)

§ 52.15 ACCESS TO METERS.

   The owners or tenants shall provide ready and convenient access to the meter so that it may be examined or read by city employees. All consumers of water shall permit city employees to enter his or her premises or buildings at all times between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to read or test any meter, to examine the pipes or other fixtures.

(Ord. 107, passed 7-3-1995) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 52.16 RECONNECT FEE.

   If service is discontinued at the request of the owner or consumer, there shall be a fee of $25 for reconnecting the service.

(Ord. 107, passed 7-3-1995; Am. Ord. 132, passed 6-4-2012)

§ 52.17 INJURY TO PROPERTY.

   No person will break, deface, interfere with, or disturb any machinery, apparatus, fixtures, or attachments that are part of the water works of the city. This includes any public or private hydrants, hoses, or water troughs, stop cocks, meters, service pipes, or any other part. No person shall deposit anything in any stop or curb cock box or commit any act that will obstruct or impair the use of any of these properties. Any person or persons violating any of these provisions shall be charged with a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, they shall be fined and charged court costs and restitution for damages. If found in default of payment of these fines and costs, they may be placed in jail until the fines and costs have been paid and for a term determined by the Blue Earth County court system.

(Ord. 107, passed 7-3-1995) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 52.18 DISPOSITION OF REVENUES.

   All revenues derived from charges imposed under this section shall be credited to the Water Fund. The late fees collected shall then be transferred to the Sewer Fund as required by Chapter 51, as amended.

(Ord. 107, passed 7-3-1995)

§ 52.19 EFFECTIVE DATE.

   This chapter shall become effective upon its passage and publication of its title and the official summary.

(Ord. 107, passed 7-3-1995)