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§ 50.029 AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS.
   This subchapter may be amended at any time to provide more detailed regulations as to the requirements for connection to or the use of the sewer system of the city, provided, however, that this subchapter cannot be amended in any way which may adversely affect the interests of holders of outstanding bonds constituting an encumbrance against the municipal sewer system or against the revenues thereof.
(Ord. 5-25-64-2, passed 5-25-1964)
§ 50.030 EFFECTIVE DATE FOR CHARGES.
   (A)   The water rates and charges shall be effective as to existing water customers for the monthly billing beginning immediately after the effective date of this subchapter, and shall be effective as to the respective premises of new water customers beginning on the date on which each new customer connects his or her premises to the water line made available to the premises.
   (B)   The sewer rates and charges shall be effective as to all premises where new sewer lines are made available, as defined in § 50.020, upon the date of actual connection thereto, or on a date 60 days after the Superintendent of the sewer system furnishes notice to the property owner, either by personal written notice or by notice published in a local newspaper of general circulation throughout the city, to the effect that sewer service is available to the premises, whichever date is earlier.
(Ord. 5-25-64-1, passed 5-25-1964)
§ 50.031 ALL CUSTOMERS METERED; NO FREE SERVICE.
   It shall be mandatory for all customers of the waterworks system to be metered. No one shall receive or be entitled to free water or sewer service or to any such service without paying the full rates herein specified. The schedule of rates herein prescribed for monthly water and sewer service shall be uniformly charged to all customers of the combined and consolidated municipal water works and sewer project, both within and without the city limits.
(Ord. 5-25-64-1, passed 5-25-1964) Penalty, see § 50.999
PURCHASE AND USE OF WATER
§ 50.045 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   CITY. The City of Earlington, Kentucky, acting by and through its City Council or any other body as shall be the governing body of the city under the laws of the state at any given time.
   CUSTOMER. A property owner or his or her agent who is at least 18 years of age and who has agreed to purchase water from the city.
   MANAGER. The manager, superintendent, or other person duly employed and authorized by the city to supervise the operation of the system.
   SYSTEM. The municipal water works system of the city as now or hereafter constituted.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978; Ord. 2003-1, passed 3-11-2003)
§ 50.046 APPLICATION FOR WATER SERVICE.
   Each customer must make written application for water service at the City Hall, and the application, including service received thereunder, is unassignable by the customer.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978)
§ 50.047 WATER SERVICE LINE INSTALLATION.
   Whenever the city determines it to be feasible to provide water service to a customer, the city shall install, maintain, and operate a main distribution pipeline or lines from the system's source of water supply and shall further install and maintain, at the city's expense, any portions of the necessary water service lines as may be needed to bring water from a water main to the lot or easement line of a customer; provided, however, that, if the necessary water service line from the water main to the water meter of a customer is unusually long, as determined by the manager within guidelines fixed by the city, the customer may be required to pay a portion of the cost of the service line. The expense borne by the city, in any event, shall include the necessary tap, fittings, and shut-off valve, which items shall belong to the city. Each customer shall install and maintain, at his or her expense, that portion of the service line from the lot or easement line to his or her premises, including a stop and waste cock at the end of the house side of his or her service, which items shall belong to the customer. The minimum earth cover of the customer's service shall be 30 inches. The manager shall determine the size and kind of service to be installed.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978)
§ 50.048 PURCHASE OF WATER; SHORTAGE.
   (A)   Each customer shall be entitled to purchase from the city, pursuant to any agreements as may from time to time be provided and required by the city, any water as the customer may desire, subject, however, to the provisions of any applicable ordinance and any rules and regulations that may be prescribed by the city; provided, however, that should a customer sell or dispose of a portion of his or her property or subdivide the same, he or she or the new owner of each new tract may not demand water and taps without paying connection fees for each tract to be served.
   (B)   In the event that the total water supply shall be insufficient to meet all the needs of the customers or in the event there is a shortage of water, the city or its manager may prorate the water available among the various customers on the basis as is deemed equitable by the city or its manager, and may also prescribe a schedule of hours covering use of water and require adherence thereto or prohibit the use of water for specified purposes for the appropriate period of time as may be necessary under the circumstances.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978)
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