(A) Within the city limits.
(1) Water main extension to areas within the city limits not presently served with water from adequately sized mains of 6 inches or larger shall be installed by the Water Department or by contractors approved by the Water Department. The cost of the extensions shall be borne by the adjacent properties along which the extensions are made on a front-foot basis, except that the adjacent property shall not be assessed in excess of the cost of installing a 6-inch main, including all fittings and valves.
(2) If a water main is laid to serve property that has paid for a water service connection from another street, the Water Department shall install a new service connection of like size to the property line or parking strip without charge to the owner, provided that the property is assessed for the new water main.
(B) Outside the city limits. Water mains outside the city limits shall be extended only at the expense of the customers served. The Water Department shall determine the size of the main extension. Extensions outside the city limits shall be installed by the Water Department or by contractors approved by the Water Department. The installation procedures and materials used shall be in accordance with the Water Department's standards. The main extensions shall become the property of the Water Department at the time water from the city water system is turned into the main extension. If necessary, prior approval of Washington County must be obtained by the petitioning party.
(C) Locations of extensions. The Water Department will make water main extensions only on public rights-of-way, easements, or publicly owned property. The Council has final authority on granting connections outside of the city limits. Easements or permits secured for main extensions shall either be obtained in the name of the city or transferred to the city, along with all rights and title to the main prior to the time service is provided to the customers paying for the extension.
(Ord. 90.01, passed 1-8-1991; Am. Ord. 2008-08-01, passed 8-12-2008)