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The municipality owns and operates the Municipal Water Department. The governing body for the purpose of defraying the cost of the care, management and maintenance of the Municipal Water Department may each year levy a tax not exceeding the maximum limit prescribed by state law on the actual valuation of all real estate and personal property within the corporate limits that is subject to taxation. The revenue from the said tax shall be known as the Water Fund and shall remain in the custody of the Municipal Treasurer. The governing body shall set the rates to be charged for services rendered by ordinance and shall file a copy of the rates in the office of the Municipal Clerk for public inspection at any reasonable time.
(Prior Code, § 3-101)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. RS 17-531, 17-534, 19-1305
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Where no definition is specified, the normal dictionary usage of the work shall apply.
MAIN. Any pipe other than a supply or service pipe that is used for the purpose of carrying water to and dispersing the same in the municipality.
SEPARATE PREMISES. More than one consumer procuring water from the same service or supply pipe. The second premises may be a separate dwelling, apartment, building or structure used for a separate purpose.
SERVICE PIPE. Any pipe extending from the supply pipe to the location on the premises where the water is to be dispersed.
SUPPLY PIPE. Any pipe extending from the main to a point at or near the lot line of the consumer’s premises where the shutoff, stop box or curb cock is located.
DEEMED AVAILABLE. Any water main which passes through the premises or through a street, alley or easement adjacent to or abutting such premises.
(Prior Code, § 3-102)
Every person or persons desiring a supply of water must make application therefor to the Clerk. The Clerk shall require each applicant to pay a tap fee which shall be the actual cost of the material and labor involved in tapping the water main. The fee is to be paid prior to turning on the water to the premises. Water shall not be supplied to any house or private service pipe, except upon the order of the Municipal Clerk.
(Prior Code, § 3-103)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. RS 17-537, 19-2701
The municipality, through its Water Department, shall furnish water to persons within its corporate limits whose premises abut a street, alley or easement in which a commercial main now is or may hereafter be laid. The rules, regulations and water rates hereinafter named in this chapter and on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk shall be considered a part of every application hereafter made for water service and shall be considered a part of the contract between every consumer now or hereafter served. Without further formality, the making of application on the part of any applicant or the use or consumption of water service by present consumers thereof and the furnishing of water service to said consumer shall constitute a contract between the consumer and the municipality to which said contract both parties are bound. If the consumer shall violate any of the provisions of said contract or any reasonable rules and regulations that the governing body may hereafter adopt, the Utilities Superintendent or his or her agent may cut off or disconnect the water service from the building or premises or place of such violation. No further connection for water service to said building, premises or place shall again be made save or except by order of said Superintendent or his or her agent.
(Prior Code, § 3-104)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. RS 17-537
Upon approval of the customer’s application, the Utilities Superintendent shall determine the most feasible location for tapping the main. The Utilities Superintendent shall install the water line from the municipal main to a shut-off valve located on the village’s utility right-of-way. The customer shall be responsible for the installation of the water service from the shut-off valve to the residence. The installation of the water service to the residence shall be done only by a licensed plumber.
(Prior Code, § 3-105)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. RS 17-537
The expense of providing water service from the municipal main to the premises served shall be paid by the customer. The necessary expenses incurred by the Utilities Superintendent when installing the water service, including, but not limited to, pipe, trenching, corporation cock, service clamp and labor are the responsibility of the customer.
(Prior Code, § 3-106)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. RS 17-542
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