(A) Within the city limits. Water main extensions to areas within the city limits not presently served with water shall be a minimum of six-inch pipe of a material specified by the city and become the property of the Water Department at the time of installation. Extensions inside the city limits shall be installed by the Water Department or by contractors approved by the Water Department. The installation procedures and materials used shall be in accordance with current city and/or State Health Department standards. Subdividers for newly partitioned properties will assume all costs of main extensions with the approval of the City Council.
(B) Outside the city limits. Water mains outside the city limits shall be extended only at the expense of the customers served. The main extensions shall be a minimum of six-inch pipe of a material specified by the city and become the property of the Water Department at the time of installation. Extensions outside the city limits shall be installed by the Water Department, or by contractors approved by the Water Department. The installation procedures and materials used shall be in accordance with current city and/or State Health Department standards. Subdividers for newly partitioned properties will assume all costs of main extensions with the approval of the City Council.
(C) Locations of extensions. The Water Department will make water main extensions only on rights-of-way, easements, or publicly owned property. Easements or permits secured for main extensions shall be obtained in the name of the city, along with all rights and title to the main at the time the service is provided to the customer paying for the extension.
(Prior Code, § 51.06) (Ord. 98-471, passed 5-4-1998)