(A) Duration Of Service: Temporary service connections shall be disconnected and terminated within six (6) months after installation unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the director.
(B) Deposit: The applicant shall deposit, in advance, the estimated cost of installing and removing the facilities required to furnish said service exclusive of the cost of salvageable material. Upon discontinuance of service the actual cost shall be determined and an adjustment made as an additional charge, refund or credit. If service is supplied through a fire hydrant, the applicant will be charged according to gallons used.
(C) Installation And Operation: All facilities for temporary service to the customer connection shall be made by the water department and shall be operated in accordance with its instruction.
(D) Responsibility For Meters And Installations: The customer shall use all possible care to prevent damage to the meter or to any other loaned facilities of the water department which are involved in furnishing temporary service from the time they are installed until they are removed, or until forty eight (48) hours' notice in writing has been given to the water department that the contractor or other person is finished with the meter or meters and the installation. If the meter or other facilities are damaged, the cost of making repairs shall be paid by the customer.
(E) Supply From Fire Hydrant: An applicant for temporary use of water from a fire hydrant must secure a permit therefor from the water department and pay the regular fee charged for the temporary service connection and provide himself with a hydrant wrench necessary to operate such hydrant, or pay the water department a refundable deposit for the loan of such equipment, and pay for the water use in accordance with the meter readings at the rates prescribed by the board. The water department will notify the fire department of any such connections and/or use.
(F) Unauthorized Use Of Hydrants: Tampering with any fire hydrant for the unauthorized use of water therefrom, or for any other purpose, is a city offense, punishable by fine and/or incarceration.
(G) Rates: The rates for temporary service shall be established by resolution. Water charges shall be billed monthly.
(H) Credit: The applicant shall pay the estimated cost of service in advance or shall be otherwise required to establish credit. (Ord. 219, 10-11-2006)