(a) The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to manage and control the water system in a safe, economical and efficient manner; to make such bylaws and regulations; and to adopt a schedule of fees for specialized services performed by the Division of Water and Sewer as may be deemed necessary for such safe, economical and efficient management and operation.
(b) The schedule of fees for specialized services shall be developed using industry standards which may include: cost recovery plus administrative fees, FEMA reimbursement rates, and/or surveys of others providing similar services. This schedule shall be reviewed and approved annually by the City Manager.
(c) For all special cases not covered under the schedule of fees, the service charge shall be approved by the City Manager.
(d) The City Manager shall adopt and enforce specifications and regulations in accordance with the provisions and intent of this chapter for the purpose of providing control of the installation and construction of water service connections and the inspection thereof. The City shall maintain accurate and complete records of all permits issued for and inspection made of the construction of private water lines and connections to the public water system.
(Ord. 51-18. Passed 12-3-18.)