(A) Generally. This subchapter outlines the rules and regulations for the installation, operation, and maintenance of water and sewer facilities in this county. All matters pertaining to the installation, operation, and maintenance of water and sewer facilities in this county shall be performed and conducted in accordance with the Carroll County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, or Regulations and Standard Specifications and Design Details for Water and Sewer Construction in Carroll County, as from time to time amended (hereinafter referred to as "the Manual"), and the County Commissioners, or their successor agencies, hereby adopts said Manual by reference and incorporates the same as if fully set forth herein.
(B) Contract numbering policy. At the onset of any project proposed by the county, the following method of identification will be used. The Bureau of Utilities, or its successor agencies, shall establish the approximate identification for each project.
(1) W indicates water.
(2) S indicates sewer.
(3) XX indicates project number.
(4) X indicates date and year in which contract is awarded.
(C) Charges and rates. The County Commissioners are authorized to establish by resolution water and sewer area connection charges and water and sewer usage rates. Charges and rates established hereunder may be changed whenever the County Commissioners deem it necessary to do so. Before adopting a resolution under this section, the County Commissioners shall hold a public hearing and shall provide notice of the hearing.
(2004 Code, § 179-1) (Ord. 46, passed 4-17-1984; Ord. 46-J, passed 8-11-1997; Ord. 02-20, passed 11-21-2002; Ord. 03-13, passed 6-10-2003; Ord. 2021-09, passed 10-14-2021)