(A) Use of a city water hydrant to obtain water for any purpose must first be approved in writing by the Department of Municipal Services. Prior to using a city water hydrant for any purpose the user must make a written application describing the proposed use. The user must also make a deposit in the amount set forth in the city’s fee and fine schedule and provide a certificate of insurance insuring the city for any damage caused to the water hydrant, water main, water meter or any other component of the city’s water system. Water used shall not be wasted and shall be used only for the purpose specified in the application, and such use may be suspended or terminated at any time when in the discretion of the Superintendent of Water the best interests of the city require suspension or termination.
(B) After the use of the water hydrant is completed, the Department of Municipal Services will inspect the hydrant, meter and water system for damages. If the water hydrant is found undamaged, the deposit shall be returned to the depositor after payment in full is made for water usage. If the hydrant is found damaged, the deposit shall be applied to the costs of necessary repairs or replacement. If the cost of necessary repairs or replacement exceeds the amount of the deposit, then the user shall pay the city the amount of the excess cost.
(C) The user shall also be responsible to pay the city the cost of the water used in accordance with the rates for minimum usage for a three-inch meter plus the then prevailing per 1,000 gallon or fraction thereof cost for all water used in excess of the minimum usage.
(Ord. 2014-007, passed 2-11-2014; Ord. 2015-033, passed 11-10-2015)