A. All public sewer mains, pipelines, conduits, catch basins, manholes, clean outs, sewer interceptors and sewer outfalls, lift stations, pumps, structures, mechanical equipment and facilities for the treatment and disposal of sewerage or sewage byproducts located in any street, alley or easement in the city shall belong to the city.
B. Lateral sewer lines, as defined herein, even within the public right-of-way, shall not be owned or maintained by the city and shall be owned and maintained by the property owner served by the line, including maintenance of the main service tap.
C. The city shall be responsible for that portion of the utility from the main line to the meter. The property/account owner shall be responsible for everything from the meter to the structure. The city shall own and maintain any meter. Any upgrades or changes to the meter shall be done so at the direction of the city, unless otherwise provided for within the chapter. Any cost associated with meter replacement may be charged to the account holder.
D. If no meter exists, then the city shall not have responsibility beyond the city utility main line. (Ord. 608, 6-6-2023)