When the water meter of any person using water furnished by the Municipality has been damaged by reason of the negligence of the user of such water, or by reason of the defective condition of the plumbing on the premises of the water user, or by reason of the backing up of hot water from the premises of the water user, then such water user shall be liable and punishable under the provisions of this Code, and must pay for the replacement or repair of the meter in an amount to be determined by the City Council. (Ord. 358, 2011)