A. Application Form: Each applicant for water service shall sign an application form provided by the water department giving the date of application, location of premises to be served, the date applicant desires services to begin, purpose for which services is to be used, the address from mailing of the billings, the class and the size of the meter service and such other information as the water department may reasonably require. In signing the application, the customer agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the water department. The application is merely a written request for service and does not bind the water department to serve.
B. Deposits And Establishment Of Credit: At the time application for service is made, the applicant shall establish his credit with the water department.
1. Deposit Requirements And Establishment Of Credit: With each and every application for water service to be supplied through the water system of the city, there shall be deposited with the city clerk a sum in cash, the amount to be determined by resolution of the city council upon the passage of this chapter and be reviewed annually and updated by resolution of the council.
2. Deposits: At the time the deposit is given to the water department, the applicant will be given a receipt for the same. The deposit is not to be considered as a payment on account. In the event the service is discontinued, the deposit will be applied to the closing bill and any amount in excess of the closing bill will be refunded. The water department will not pay interest on any deposits.
3. Forfeiture Of Deposit: If an account becomes delinquent and it is necessary to turn off the service, the deposit shall be applied to the unpaid balance due. Water service will not be restored to that premises or that customer at different premises until all outstanding bills due the water department have been paid and the cash deposit replaced, together with a service charge as provided in subsection 13.04.110F of this chapter.
C. Application Amendments: Customers desiring a material change in the size, character or extent of equipment or operation which would result in a material change in the amount of water used shall give the water department written notice of such change prior to the change and the application for service shall be amended. Customers desiring a change in the size, location or number of services shall fill out an amended application. (Ord. 350 § 5, 1993)