A. Application For Service; Contract: Any person desiring to use the city's utilities shall make application therefor, and sign a contract for such use. The application shall be a contract on the part of the person making the same to pay for the utility services furnished as required by the ordinances of the city.
B. Right To Charge, Collect Or Change Rates: The city reserves the right to charge and collect the rates and enforce the charges provided for in this title, in the manner herein provided, and to change the rates at any time, or temporarily disconnect or discontinue the service at any time without notice (when allowed) to the consumer 1 , and which contract shall be subject to all provisions of the ordinances of the city.
C. Nonliability Of City For Damages: The city shall not be held responsible for any damage by water caused or resulting from defective plumbing or appliances on any premises supplied by water, installed by the owner or occupant of said premises, and the fact that the agents of the city have inspected the plumbing shall not be a basis of recovery in case of damage to the premises from defective plumbing or appliances. Neither shall the city be liable in case the supply of water shall be interrupted or fail by reason of accident or any other cause whatsoever; nor shall such interruption or failure be held to constitute a breach of contract on the part of the city or in any way relieve the consumer from any obligation of his contract. (1994 Code § 34-2)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See subsection 8-1-7A of this chapter for notice of termination for nonpayment of bill. |