(A) On or after the effective date of this subchapter, the minimum rates and charges payable in advance for actual water service installations and/or requested relocations, which shall be separate charges from tap fees, shall be as follows:
Water Tap Size | Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits |
5/8 x 3/4" meter | $1,610 | $1,870 |
1" meter | $1,850 | $2,140 |
2" meter | $4,250 | $4,640 |
Over 2" meter | Actual cost | Actual cost + 10% |
(B) If the actual cost of such water service installation exceeds the minimum charges fixed above, the city reserves the right to charge the actual costs of labor and fringes, materials and equipment.
(C) In addition to the above charges, the applicant shall pay all costs for pavement removal and restoration of whatsoever description or nature.
(D) In cases of multiple meters in which the actual cost of such water service installation is below the above listed charges, the City Manager may reduce the charges to the actual costs of labor and fringes, materials, and equipment provided that, in the sole opinion of the city, the installation is feasible, practical, and not contrary to good operating practice, and will be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Ashland Water Works.
(Ord. 36, 2023, passed 3-24-23; Am. Ord. 85, 2023, passed 6-23-23)