(A) When a customer makes application for a fire hydrant meter, he or she shall post a deposit and be subject to fees in accordance with the Town of Florence Schedule of Fees.
(B) This deposit is subject to the charges listed in the Town of Florence Schedule of Fees plus the following:
(1) The customer will be charged for the cost of repairing the hydrant meter or connection, if damaged.
(2) The customer is responsible for meter and connections while permit is in force. In the event the meter is not returned, the customer will be charged $1,000 replacement cost.
(3) The customer is required to post an additional deposit when the charges exceed the amount of the deposit.
(4) If the total charges are less than the original deposit, the balance remaining will be refunded.
(5) Monthly service charged and water consumption rates (plus applicable taxes) will be charged in accordance with the Town of Florence Schedule of Fees.
(C) A fee shall be charged to the contractor for a fire flow test in accordance with the Town of Florence Schedule of Fees.
(Prior Code, Ch. 18, Art. II, § 18-91) (Ord. 346-04, passed 6-21-2004)