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§ 50.01 REMOVAL FROM REGULATORY COMMISSION JURISDICTION.
   The water utility of the town shall be removed from the jurisdiction of the state Utility Regulatory Commission for approval of rates, charges, and evidence of indebtedness as provided for by I.C. 8-1.5-3-9.1.
(Ord. 1991-W, passed 5-4-1991)
§ 50.02 RATES AND CHARGES; BILLING.
   (A)   Water rates and charges.
Metered Rates
 
First 2,000
$22.42
Next 2,000
$17.37
Next 16,000
$11.18
Next 30,000
$3.93
Over 50,000
$1.98
Minimum Charge
 
Per month
 
All users
$44.85
Monthly Hydrant Charge
 
Per user
$4.29
Fee For Water Tap
 
Per connection
Actual cost to utility of making the connection - Not less than $1,000
Reconnection Charge
 
Per reconnection
$35
Returned Check Charge
 
Per returned check
$25
Late Charge Penalty
10% of the amount due
Customer Deposit
 
Deposit - owner occupied property
$100
Deposit - per rental property
$125
 
   (B)   Minimum charge per month. Each user shall pay a minimum charge based on the consumption of water and size of the meter installed for the user, for which the user will be entitled to the quantity of water set in the metered schedule of rates. Minimum charge shall be $26.55 per month.
Size of Meter
Rate
Rate Name
WR1
Rate File Name
Size of Meter
Rate
Rate Name
WR1
Rate File Name
1. Rate description
Water, five-eighths or three- fourths inch meter
 
2. Rate code      
1 metered
7 Fuel adjustment, N
3. Unit description
Gal
8 Taxable (sales), Yes
4. Minimum amount
$20.20
9 Taxable ( ), No
5. Minimum rate
Based on consumption
10 Rate per horsepower, 00
6. Fixed addr. amount
2.50
11 Rate tracker factor, 0
7. Usage level/rate
2,000
$0.01010
8. Usage level/rate
2,000
0.00782
9. Usage level/rate
16,000
0.00504
10. Usage level/rate
30,000
0.00177
11. Usage level/rate
50,000
0.00089
12. Usage level/rate
0
0.000000
 
   (C)   (1)   The utility charges for the transmission and furnishing of water for public fire protection purposes, including charges previously identified as FIRE HYDRANT RENTAL, shall be added to and included in the basic rates for all water utility customers.
      (2)   Utility customers located outside the municipal limits, whose nearest property line is not within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant, are excluded from this charge.
      (3)   The method of calculating, applying, and implementing this change in the basic utility rates shall be consistent with and as provided by I.C. 8-1-2-103, as amended.
   (D)   Temporary users. Water furnished to temporary users, such as construction contractors, shall be charged for on the basis of estimated quantity used multiplied by the rate from division (A) herein above. The estimate of water used shall be made by the Water Works Superintendent.
   (E)   The rates and charges as herein set forth shall become effective on the first full billing period occurring after the adoption of this section.
(Ord. 03-01-02, passed 3-26-2002; Am. Ord. 07-02-03, passed 7-22-2003; Am. Ord. 03-01-04, passed 4-13-2004; Am. Ord. 06-01-05, passed 6-14-2005; Am. Ord. 10-10-06, passed 10-24-2006; Am. Ord. 02-01-07, passed 2-27-2007; Am. Ord. 02-02-07, passed 3-13-2007; Am. Ord. 01-2011-01, passed 2-8-2011; Am. Ord. 06-2013-01, passed 6-25-2013; Am. Ord. 2019-05-01, passed 6-25-2019; Am. Ord. 2021-10-02, passed 11-22-2021; Am. Ord. 2023-01-02, passed 4-10-2023)
Cross reference:
   Water Depreciation Fund, see § 33.39
§ 50.03 CONNECTION WITH WATER MAIN; PERMIT.
   (A)   When any person desires to connect with any water main in the town, he or she shall first obtain a written permit from the Utility Superintendent to do so. The permit will state the number of the lot, block and street number where the connection is to be made, the size of the connection and the proposed plumber who will complete the installation.
   (B)   The permit shall be filed with the Superintendent of the water works of the town at least seven days prior to the time of such connection. The Superintendent shall keep a record of all such permits and connections in a book to be kept for that purpose.
(Ord. 2021-10-02, passed 11-22-2021)
§ 50.04 PROTECTION OF WATER METERS; CURB STOP.
   It is unlawful for any person who is not an employee of the Town Water Department or a plumber pre-approved by the town to use, handle, molest, interfere with, or disturb any meter or any curb stop of the Town Water Department within the town, or any street valve or appliance connected therewith or belonging thereto, or to turn on or to turn off water at the same time or by means thereof. In the event of a leak, persons must call the Town Hall during business hours, or contact Hamilton County Dispatch after business hours for a town representative to turn off the water service.
(Ord. 2021-10-02, passed 11-22-2021)
§ 50.05 CHARGES FOR CONNECTING TO TOWN WATER SYSTEM.
   Persons seeking connection to the town water system, fixing an incorrectly installed tap, or completing an incomplete installation will be charged the availability fee in addition to the actual costs of installation incurred by the town to include but not be limited to the labor and resources needed to complete the installation and remediation of the surrounding substrate, grade or finish.
(Ord. 2021-10-02, passed 11-22-2021)
§ 50.06 SERVICE.
   (A)   Until a contract for water service has been executed and a meter has been installed, water will not be turned on at any premises by anyone but a Town Water Utility employee or authorized representative.
   (B)   There will be a charge of $500 per day or each unauthorized water use either from a service line or fire hydrant.
   (C)   In order to prevent possible damage from leaks, a representative of the owner must be on hand at the premises before water will be turned on by town personnel. When additional visits must be made to turn on the service due to a leak not the fault of the town, an additional service fee of $35 will be charged.
   (D)   Conditions for new municipal service water connection. Prior to the closing of the sale of any premises within the town and the title to the premises being transferred (as a result of a sale, gift, inheritance, and the like), and the premises have been, are being or are to be supplied with water service by the town's water utility, any existing water service shall be discontinued and/or any municipal service water connection shall not be connected to the town's public water system, as the case may be, until such time as:
      (1)   A contract for water service has been executed by each user occupying or intending to occupy each apartment, dwelling or business space within the premises;
      (2)   Each user has paid the then-applicable water meter deposit to the town's water utility; and
      (3)   One of the following:
         (a)   If the premises is a multi-unit dwelling or business space, the number of permitted units within the premises is modified so that each unit complies with the requirement of divisions (b)1. through (b)4. below. For example, a three-unit premises may be converted to a two-unit premises; or
         (b)   Each apartment, dwelling or business space within the premises shall have:
            1.   Separate, private water service lines installed at the expense of owner, if, as determined by the Town Water Utility Superintendent, the existing or proposed water service line is not of a size sufficient to adequately serve the multiple units;
            2.   Shut off valves installed for each unit at the expense of the owner, which shall be located so as to be readily accessible to water utility employees for the purpose of discontinuing or terminating water service;
            3.   Necessary plumbing is performed at the expense of the owner to accommodate and allow the installation of a separate water meter for each unit; and
            4.   Separate water meters are provided and installed by the town's water utility at the customers expense.
(Ord. 2021-10-02, passed 11-22-2021)
§ 50.07 SERVICE CONNECTIONS.
   (A)   A new service line on private property serving a single residence must be a minimum of 3/4 inch in diameter, the pipe material must be as specified in the standard specifications of the town and the construction cost thereof shall be borne by the customer. Charges for installing the service line within the public right-of-way shall also be borne by the customer. Upon approval of the user's choice of construction contractor by the town, the user may arrange for the construction of the service line within the public right-of-way.
   (B)   Connections within the public right-of-way must be adequately sized and cannot be made unless approved by the town.
   (C)   Each service line extending from the water main to the meter location shall be installed perpendicular to the water main. (Service lines must not be placed under driveways or other large paved areas to prevent freezing.) For service lines three inches and larger, a valve shall be installed immediately adjacent to the main. A hot tap shall be used for all taps larger than two inches in diameter.
   (D)   The town reserves the right to locate the curb stop:
      (1)   Between the curb and the sidewalk;
      (2)   On the customer's side of the meter pit; or
      (3)   On the property line; whichever, in the judgment of the town, will provide the most protection.
   (E)   The customer shall, at his own expense, install and maintain the service pipe on private property beginning at the curb stop or meter pit.
   (F)   Any person responsible for disturbing or damaging water services or valve boxes, once the services have been properly installed, is responsible for the cost of repairs.
(Ord. 2021-10-02, passed 11-22-2021)
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