7-1-3: METERS:
   A.   Required; Location: All water will be measured by means of a meter supplied by the city. The meter shall be placed at a point to be designated by the director of public works between the city mains or laterals and the service line.
   B.   Furnished By City; Installation: All meters shall be furnished by the city. All meters shall remain the property of the city and must be installed by the city under the direction, supervision and control of the director of public works. All meters shall be returned to the city upon their removal from the city water system.
   C.   Replacement:
      1.   City To Replace: The city shall replace all meters which wear out from normal use at the city's expense, said expense having been paid by the user as part of the water hookup fee and the water fees paid.
      2.   Owner To Replace:
         a.   Larger Or Smaller Meter Requested: The owner will be responsible for the expense of replacing a meter with a larger or smaller meter when the owner requests such replacement.
         b.   Damaged Or Destroyed: The owner shall be responsible to replace, at the owner's expense, all water meters or parts thereof damaged or destroyed by the real property owner or other persons known or unknown. (1974 Code § 1-504)