(A) No person, firm, corporation or public agency shall take, withdraw or cause to be taken or withdrawn water from or through any fire hydrant within the service area of the department to combat a fire, without first obtaining written permission from the Director.
(B) Permits will be issued for temporary water use only for a period not to exceed 30 days, and may be revoked without advance notice at any time when, in the Director’s sole opinion, use of such water is detrimental to any part of the water system or fire protection system of the city.
(C) Water used pursuant to this section shall be sold by the city in accordance with department hydrant meter readings.
(D) The Department may issue a hydrant (construction) meter upon payment of a construction meter deposit equal to the actual replacement cost of the meter based upon the size of the meter requested, a construction water deposit for estimated water usage, a backflow device deposit (potable only) plus a non-refundable construction meter installation and removal fee. In the event the hydrant (construction) meter is relocated, a hydrant meter relocation fee will be assessed. The deposits shall be applied to the closing bill upon return of the meter and backflow device in a condition satisfactory to the Department. The fees authorized by this subsection shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
(E) Charges for water service provided through a fire hydrant meter shall be the monthly ready to serve charge, a backflow charge for potable hydrants, plus the commodity rates as metered for any water used. Meters issued for over 30 days shall be read and billed each 30 days and upon discontinuation of service. Meters issued for 30 days or less shall be billed upon discontinuance of service. Ready to serve charges and backflow (potable only) will be pro-rated for the number of days that the fire hydrant meter is issued whether or not any water is used. These charges shall be established by resolution or ordinance of the City Council.
(F) Fire hydrant use in the Green River service area for construction or other purposes shall be charged at the same rate as the existing unincorporated area rates.
(Ord. 3346 § 5, 2022; Ord. 2918 § 1 (part), 2007.)