(A) MCA § 75-6-112(4) requires a report with necessary maps, plans and specifications be forwarded to the MTDEQ for its approval of any extension of water mains. Such extension shall be paid for by the property owner for which such main extension is made, or from a special improvement district duly created for such purpose. No funds of the Water Fund of the city, or of the General Fund, shall be used for the purpose of extending existing water mains in the city, unless such extension is for fire hydrants or other service benefits accruing to the city.
(B) Any individual extending a water main at its own expense must be reimbursed or receive a credit from any other person who taps into such extended line or receives the benefit therefrom. Such credit shall not be available after the extended line has been in for ten years. The city encourages these agreements but will not execute or financially manage them.
(Prior Code, § 4.12.030) (Ord. 1, passed 1-17-1980; Ord. 19, passed 11-21-1983; Ord. 75, passed 3-20-1995; Ord. 2021-10, passed 12-20-2021)