(A) Connection and disconnection charges.
(1) Water service for any premises, building or building unit, shall not be commenced or restarted until a connection fee in an amount set by resolution of the Council is paid to the Utility Billing Office, together with any delinquent water bills from past service to said building or building unit, and any unpaid and delinquent special assessments.
(2) Where separate water meters are installed to service separate locations or units within the same building, the provisions of this section relating to delinquent water bills shall only apply to those locations or units for which such delinquencies exist.
(3) The provisions of this section shall remain in full force and effect without regard to any private contractual agreements or responsibilities between individuals or firms, regarding the payment of water bills, and the providing of utility services.
(4) A disconnection fee as set by resolution of the Council shall be charged upon voluntary or involuntary termination of water service at any premises, building or building unit.
(B) Manner and costs.
(1) All taps shall be made by applicant at the expense of the applicant.
(2) All taps and connections shall be left uncovered until inspected by the Public Works Department. All connections shall conform with city specification.
(3) No person except a city employee shall turn on, or off any water supply at the curb stop.
(Ord. 1227, passed 8-26-91; Am. Ord. 1677, passed 4-25-22)
Penalty, see § 4.319