§ 50.004 SERVICE AND TAP CONNECTION CHARGES.
   (A)   Water service installation and tapping charges. As provided in fee schedule.
   (B)   Wastewater service installation and connection charges. As provided in fee schedule.
   (C)   In the event that it is necessary or advisable to open cut any street or roadway for the installation, whether for water or wastewater services, the applicant shall be charged a fee to be determined by the Public Works Director which shall be remitted to the city’s general fund to be used for street maintenance purposes.
   (D)   The aforesaid fees and charges are intended to cover only routine and normal water and/or wastewater installations for service. Notwithstanding any term or provision of this chapter to the contrary, the fees, expenses, costs and charges for labor and materials to be paid by any applicant or customer for any meter, tap, and installation of water or wastewater service or connection shall never be less than the actual cost thereof as determined by the Director. When charges, costs, expenses or fees for a service are not specified in this chapter or when such charges, costs, expenses or fees are inadequate, the Director shall establish such charges and fees based on the actual cost of materials and labor for performing the installation of the meter, tap, connection and/or service, including, but not limited to, such cost for repairs to damaged equipment and/or facilities, field location of mains, fire hydrant placement or relocation, installation of traffic lid on meter boxes, replacement of an existing meter with larger meter, removal of temporary service, abandonment of manholes, mains or services and providing printed materials as requested.
(Ord. O-16-821, passed 7-28-2016)