(A) Rates. Rates for the use or consumption of water or the provision of any service related thereto shall be set from time to time by resolution for the Council.
(B) Fire protection service lines.
(1) Services for fire protection must be fitted with such fixtures only as are needed for fire protection and entirely disconnected from those used for other purposes.
(2) It shall be unlawful to use any fire line for any other purpose than fire protection. Any unlawful use of a fire line shall subject the violator to the penalties prescribed in § 52.99.
(C) Special construction. Whenever water is requested by an applicant for construction purposes the city may supply said water through the most convenient hydrant, measuring the amount used by the installation of a temporary hydrant meter. There shall be a refundable deposit in the amount of $700 to insure the value of said meter and an installation charge of $30 which is nonrefundable.
(D) Inspection of premises. The City Administrator shall have free access at all reasonable times to all parts of building or premises supplied by water from the city’s mains for the purpose of ascertaining the quantity of water used, shutting off or turning on the water through the service connection, checking for cross-connections, checking compliance with codes and for any other reasonable cause and it shall be unlawful for any person to hinder, obstruct or unnecessarily delay such actions.
(E) Emergency powers. Upon the declaration by the City Council that a water emergency situation exists, the City Administrator shall have the authority to take such steps as he or she shall deem necessary to preserve and protect the city water supply and system facilities. Any action taken by the City Administrator pursuant to powers granted him or her in this section shall be subject to the approval of the City Council.
(Ord. 415, passed 3-12-2012) Penalty, see § 52.99