(a) No person shall use or collect Carmel Water Utility water from any fire hydrant without a metering device approved by the Carmel Water Utility.
(b) Hydrant meters may be installed on fire hydrants at the discretion of the Carmel Water Utility when conditions warrant for the purpose of supply of water to any site. Such installation shall be supervised by the Carmel Water Utility.
(c) The deposit fee for hydrant meters shall be:
Hydrant meters over 1 inch ("1") | $200 |
Hydrant meters up to and including 1 inch ("1") | $75 |
(d) Temporary water users who request water provided through a City-owned fire hydrant shall pay the following:
Hydrant meters over 1 inch ("1") | Daily fee of $42.60plus the water consumed which shall be charged at the current schedule of water rates |
Hydrant meters up to and including 1 inch ("1") | Daily fee of $24.53 plus the water consumed, which shall be charged at the current schedule of water rates |
(e) A violation of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 per violation.
(f) On January 1 of each year, beginning in 2025, a 3% cost of living adjustment (“COLA”) shall be added to the previous year’s rates and charges. This 3% increase shall occur automatically each year unless and until such time that the Carmel City Council amends or adjusts the percentage of the COLA increase for the next fiscal year.
(`91 Code, § 9-75) (Ord. D-857, 9-21-92; Ord. A-97-11, As Amended, 12-19-11; Ord. D-2269-16, § 2, 1-4-16; Ord. D-2693-23, § 4, 12-18-23)