Each applicant for electric, water, sewer and/or storm water service will be required to complete and sign the appropriate application form; forms are located on the Town of Bargersville website and can be filled out online. Forms can also be obtained at the main office. The application is considered an agreement to abide by all ordinances, rules, regulations, and conditions applying to electric, water, sewer and/or storm water service with every person, firm, organization, corporation, or other entities supplied with utility service from the Town of Bargersville. Every applicant is considered to have consented to be bound by this agreement.
(A) We require identification from all individuals applying for our service. Forms of identification required for service are:
(1) Social security number.
(2) Driver's license or other form of government issued identification.
(3) Applicants, who are renters, must provide a copy of the lease agreement to verify the individual(s) responsible for service.
(B) The owner (mortgage co., realty co., or rental owner) of vacant property shall fill out the application for commercial service - landlord which states whether services are to be left on in the owners' name or to be turned off until the property is sold, or the vacancy is filled. If the services are left on, the owner agrees to be charged all fees including usage until the property is sold or the vacancy is filled. It is the owners' responsibility, upon selling the property or filling the vacancy, to notify the utility to transfer service(s) to the new owner or tenant. If the vacancy is filled, it is also the tenant's responsibility to notify the utility to begin service with their information.
(C) Home builders shall fill out the new builder agreement application.
(D) To request connection for service(s) please apply online. You may also contact the utility directly. The utility must be notified at least three business days in advance of the desired connection date.
(Ord. 2018-24, passed 9-11-2018; Ord. 2023-03, passed 1-10-2023)