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§ 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)
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