Any person or entity desiring a main extension outside the City may make written application for construction of a water main. If the applicant cannot reasonably be served by another supplier, the City Council may approve of the main extension if the City additionally finds that a main extension requested will not unreasonably impair water supply or pressure to existing water service obligations.
A. The City Council shall determine if the water main extension is to be designed and constructed by the City, or if permission is to be granted for private design and construction of the main. If privately constructed, the work shall conform to City specifications. Upon City inspection and acceptance of the new water system, the City shall make connection to the existing water system. After acceptance by the City, the water main extension shall become the property of the City.
B. If the City is requested to construct a main extension and approves the application, the applicant shall pay the City the estimated cost prior to construction. The cost includes the cost of any bond or other security required by any subdivision of government having jurisdiction over the location of the main extension. If the actual cost, including overhead expenses computed in accordance with the provisions of the finance regulations of the City Code exceeds the amount prepaid, the applicant shall pay the difference to the City. If the actual cost computed as herein prescribed is less than the amount prepaid by the applicant, the difference shall be refunded. When the applicant requests a set price for such installation, the City may at its discretion establish a price based on the estimated cost and in no case after a set price has been established shall refunds or additional charges for the installation be made except in those cases where changes have been made at the request of the applicant.
C. The City shall not be responsible for any change or enlargement of the main or main extension outside the City, and shall not be responsible for any portion of the cost of reconstructing or changing the main or main extension because of subsequent improvement of any public work, except by written agreement approved by the City Council.