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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)
§ 50.049 OWNERSHIP OF LINES AND METERS.
   The city shall own all lines, meters, and other water equipment as shall be paid for by the city.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978)
§ 50.050 PROHIBITIONS AND CONDITIONS OF USE.
   (A)   Generally. The following regulations, prohibitions, and conditions contained in this section and in §§ 50.051 through 50.062 shall be deemed to supplement the Bond Ordinance and the Water Rate Ordinance adopted by the city.
   (B)   Specifically.
      (1)   All taps and connections to the mains of the city shall be made by or under the direction and supervision of the manager.
      (2)   Water service may be discontinued by the manager for any violation of any rule, regulation, or condition of service and especially for any of the following reasons:
         (a)   Misrepresentation in the application or contract as to the property or fixtures to be supplied or additional use to be made of water;
         (b)   Failure to report to the city additions to the property or fixtures to be supplied or additional use to be made of water;
         (c)   Resale or giving away of water;
         (d)   Waste or misuse of water due to improper or imperfect service pipes or failure to keep same in suitable state of repair;
         (e)   Tampering with meter, meter seal, service, or valves or permitting the tampering by others. Tampering is defined as the altering, damaging or misusing of any of the water system including but not limited to the meter, meter seal, service, or valves and shall include any contact with the water meter or any of its contents without the express written approval of the Mayor of Earlington or his or her designee;
         (f)   Connection, cross-connection, or permitting the same of any separated water supply to premises which receive water from the city; and
         (g)   Nonpayment of bills.
      (3)   Any customer desiring to discontinue the water service to his or her premises for any reason must give notice of discontinuance, in writing, at the City Hall; otherwise, a customer shall remain liable for all water used and services rendered to the premises by the city unless the notice is received by the city.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978; Am. Ord. 2012-5, passed 12-11-2012) Penalty, see § 50.999
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