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A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, all meter pits shall be constructed and maintained by the property owner in compliance with the requirements of the water service standard specifications.
B. Existing meter pits not originally constructed in compliance with the requirements of the water service standard specifications, which contain five-eighths inch (5/8") through one inch (1") water meters, shall be replaced with new meter pits meeting the requirements of the water service standard specifications at the expense of Utilities as funds are determined to be available by the Chief Executive Officer and in the manner determined by the Chief Executive Officer, provided, however, that the replacement of the meter pits shall be accomplished only with the consent of the affected customer. Upon completion of the installation, the replacement pits shall become property of the affected customer, who shall thereafter be responsible for maintenance. If the customer does not consent to the replacement, the customer's water service may be subject to termination for violation of subsection A of this section. The requirements of this section shall not create any duty of care on behalf of Utilities or the City for benefit of any person. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 18-42)
A. If Utilities discovers any meter pit to be out of compliance with the requirements of the water service standard specifications, written notice thereof shall be given to the property owner and customer of record by certified mail, return receipt requested. If the meter pit is not brought into compliance with the requirements of the water service standard specifications, water service to the premises served thereby may be interrupted as provided in applicable tariffs.
B. In order for the water service to be reconnected to the premises where the meter pit has not been brought into compliance with the requirements of the water service standard specifications, the customer, user or owner shall first make arrangements satisfactory to the Chief Executive Officer for bringing the meter pit into compliance and shall pay the following charges to Utilities prior to reconnection:
1. The cost of repairing or replacing any damaged Utilities equipment;
2. Actual or estimated damages incurred by Utilities or the City as a result of the meter pit's noncompliance; and
3. Cost of investigation and enforcement. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 18-42)
Distribution mains to supply and distribute water to and throughout areas or additions shall be extended by the owner or developer of premises to be served by the lines from the existing distribution main to the point or points of the property line of the premises farthest from the existing distribution main. The extension requirement may be waived by the Chief Executive Officer in the event that the Chief Executive Officer determines that extension to the farthest point from the existing distribution main is not necessary for the efficient expansion of the water supply system. In any event, distribution mains shall be extended by the owner or developer of premises to be served by the mains to a point which permits the shortest possible service line between the distribution main and the property line of the premises served thereby. Thereafter the distribution mains shall be extended to adjoining premises in compliance with the latest edition of "Standard Specifications For Water Main Installations" as promulgated, supplemented and amended by the Chief Executive Officer. Extensions shall not be made for remote or isolated service unless the applicant requesting the service shall provide for the cost of the extension to the point of service and the extension is approved by the Chief Executive Officer. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 18-42)
No water distribution main or service line shall be laid or placed in any proposed addition or subdivision within the City until the addition or subdivision is platted and approved in accord with chapter 7 of this Code; except the Chief Executive Officer may approve the installation of water facilities after final approval of the final plat, but prior to the recording of the plat, upon the request of the owner subject to an agreement as prescribed by the Chief Executive Officer. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 18-42)
Notes
| 1 | 1. Waiver of subdivision requirements may be granted only by the City Council under the provisions of chapter 7 of this Code. |
Approval of a building permit or a utility service plan (when a building permit is not required) for any premises to be served by a connection to the water supply system of the City, including connections to all private water systems, shall be obtained within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of payment of the charges set out in Utilities' tariffs. Construction of the premises or facility to be served by the connection must begin within one hundred eighty (180) days from building permit issuance or utility service plan approval and the construction shall be pursued to completion without suspension or abandonment, as provided in the City's Building Code or as provided in Utilities' tariffs or service standards and specifications. Failure to comply with the above requirements shall result in cancellation of Utilities' approval of the connection permit. The refund or the application of credit of the connection charges shall be as provided in Utilities' tariffs. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 09-134)
A. Request For Disconnection: Utilities shall disconnect the service line of premises from the distribution main of the City upon request of the customer. The disconnection shall be accomplished in a manner which ensures against leakage of water.
B. Disconnection, Customer Responsibility; Transfer Of Water Development Charge: In the event that the premises of a customer is disconnected from the water system, the customer shall be responsible for all costs of the disconnection. Transfer of credit associated with a water development charge is generally prohibited; however, transfers may be permitted in limited circumstances in accordance with Utilities' tariffs.
C. Installation Of New Service Line: In the event that a customer desires to install a new service line for premises for which an existing service line is available, the new service line shall not be connected until the existing service line is disconnected from the distribution main.
D. Failure To Use Service Line:
1. In the event that a previously used service line is not used for a continuous period of one year or more, Utilities may, at the customer's expense, shut off the service line at the corporation stopcock; provided, however, the shutoff may be delayed if the customer states in writing that the service line will be in regular use within a specific time agreed to by Utilities. If a customer shall fail or refuse to pay the cost of the shutoff within thirty (30) days after billing, then in addition to any other remedies that may be available to Utilities, the cost may be assessed against the property formerly served in the same manner as water development charges may be assessed against the property.
2. Any service line classified as abandoned and/or inactive through previous City Code or Utilities' rules and regulations (prior to March 1, 2016) shall be returned to service upon request, payment of all applicable fees and costs, and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 05-179; Ord. 09-144; Ord. 11-100; Ord. 15-99; Ord. 16-11)
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