(A) Service lines will be laid by the city from the water or sewer main to the property line at the expense of the city. The location of the lines will be determined by the city.
(B) Before a new service line will be laid by the city, the applicant shall pay the fee as the city may from time to time prescribe.
(C) When a service line is completed, the city shall be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the service line from the main to and including the meter and meter box, and the portion of the service line shall belong to the city. The remaining portion of the service line beyond the meter box shall belong to and be the responsibility of the customer.
(D) All water and sewer tapping fees shall be paid in advance based on estimated costs and shall be adjusted by additional payment or refund upon completion by anyone directly or indirectly commencing service. All connections to the water and sewer system shall be made by the city or contractors working directly for the city. No tapping fees shall be accepted until the City Manager has determined that service is available or can be extended to the customer. It shall be illegal for anyone to receive water or sewer service without complying with the above procedures.
(E) Any customer receiving water or sewer service without complying with the above procedures shall be assessed a penalty amounting to three times the normal tapping fee in effect at the time the violation is discovered. The penalty shall be in addition to the normal tapping fee.
(1989 Code, § 18-106)