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§ 50.054 INSPECTION BY CITY EMPLOYEES.
   The premises receiving a supply of water and all service lines, meters, and fixtures, including any fixtures within the premises, shall at all reasonable hours be subject to inspection by the duly authorized employees of the city.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978)
§ 50.055 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.
   (A)   Piping on the premises of a customer must be so installed that connections are conveniently located with respect to the city lines and mains. The customer shall provide a place for metering which is unobstructed and accessible at all times. The customer shall furnish and maintain a cutoff valve on his or her side of the meter and the city will furnish a like valve on its side of the meter.
   (B)   The customer's service line shall be installed and maintained by the customer at his or her own expense in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with the city's rules and regulations and with the regulations of the Department of Health.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978) Penalty, see § 50.999
§ 50.056 LIABILITY OF CUSTOMER.
   If any loss or damage to the property of the city or any accident or other injury to persons or property is caused by or results from the negligence or wrongful action of the customer, members of his or her household, or his or her agent or employee, the cost of the necessary repairs or replacements shall be paid by the customer to the city, and any liability otherwise resulting shall be that of the customer.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978)
§ 50.057 WATER TO BE USED FOR DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION ONLY.
   Water furnished by the city may be used for domestic consumption by the customer, members of his or her household, and his or her employees only. The customer shall not sell or give the water to any other person.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978) Penalty, see § 50.999
§ 50.058 EASEMENTS TO BE GRANTED TO CITY.
   Each customer shall grant or convey, or shall cause to be granted or conveyed, to the city a perpetual easement and right-of-way across any property owned or controlled by the customer whenever the easement or right-of-way is necessary for the city water facilities and lines so as to be able to furnish service to the customer.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978)
§ 50.059 WATER FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES.
   (A)   Water for building or construction purposes will be furnished by meter measurement only after suitable deposit has been made, the minimum deposit being $25 and the amount to be determined by the city depending upon the size of the construction work contemplated. All water for building or construction purposes, as set forth in the permit, must pass through one and the same meter.
   (B)   Water so supplied shall be discharged through a hose or pipe directly upon the material to be wet, or into a barrel or other container, and in no case upon the ground or into or through a ditch or trench; and all use of water by other than applicant or use of water for any purpose or upon any premises not so stated or described in the application must be prevented by the applicant, or water service may be discontinued without notice.
   (C)   Special terms and conditions may be made where water is used by the city or community for public purposes such as fire extinguishment, public parks, and the like.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978; Ord. 2010-8, passed 3-9-2010) Penalty, see § 50.999
§ 50.060 LINE EXTENSIONS.
   (A)   The city will construct extensions to its water lines to points within its service area, but the city is not required to make those installations unless the customer pays to the city the entire cost of the installation.
   (B)   All line extensions shall be evidenced by a contract signed by the city and the person advancing funds for the extension, but each contract shall be null and void unless approved by the Farmers Home Administration and other governing bodies.
   (C)   If refund of the advance is to be made, the following method shall apply: 20% of the total gross revenue of water sales per year for each service connected to the new extension prescribed in the agreement, for a period not to exceed five years, provided that the aggregate payments do not exceed the total amount deposited.
   (D)   No refund shall be made from any revenue received from any lines leading up to or beyond the particular line extension covered by contract.
   (E)   All decisions in connection with the manner of installation of any extension and maintenance thereof shall remain in the exclusive control of the city and the extension shall be the property of the city and no other person shall have any right, title, or interest therein.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978)
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