(A) Charges. A charge shall be made to property owners or account holders of multiple-family dwelling structures with two or more units or commercial, industrial or institutional structures for all new or replacement water meters, and payment for meters shall be made in advance before delivery for installation. The charge will be the actual cost to the city of supplying the meter.
(B) Maintenance and repair. The city shall maintain and repair all meters when rendered unserviceable through ordinary wear and tear. However, when replacement, repair or adjustment of any meter is rendered necessary by the act, neglect or carelessness of the owner or occupant of any premises, any expense caused the city thereby shall be charged against and collected from the owner or occupant of the premises. Water service may be discontinued until the cause is corrected and the charge collected.
(C) City property. All water meters are and shall remain the property of the city, and may be replaced or changed by the city whenever deemed necessary.
(Prior Code, § 3.05, Subd. 11) (Ord. 175, effective 6-20-1997)