A. Distance; Estimate: Application for water service shall contain, where applicable, a statement of the distance from the applicant's property line to the nearest point where said water connection can be made to the city lines, together with necessary easements in favor of the city for the running of such connecting lines. Upon determination by the water superintendent or the city council that the city can feasibly connect such property to its water system, the city shall cause to be made an estimate of the expense of running such line, labor, equipment, excavation, installing a meter, stop cock, valves and other hardware as may be required. A copy of such estimate of expense shall be delivered to the applicant, and said applicant shall pay to the city in advance the estimated expense of making such water connection, together with water connection fees as fixed by ordinance or resolution of the city council. Upon receipt of such water connection fee and estimated expenses as hereinabove set forth, the city shall cause to be constructed the water connection line, including the meter, stop cock, valves and other hardware to a point near the applicant's property line at the applicant's expense. The applicant is responsible to connect from the meter to and through the dwelling, business, etc., using qualified/certified contractors/plumbers to perform the work. The city shall supervise the work and type of materials used.
B. Cost In Excess Of Estimate: If the estimated cost so prepaid by the applicant is in excess of the actual cost when said connection is made, the city shall apply the excess to the credit of the water, sewer, and refuse account of the applicant. If the said estimated expense is not sufficient to pay for the actual costs of making said installation, then the applicant shall pay the city any such difference in full at the time the water meter is read and the first bill rendered therefor. The city and the applicant may enter into an agreement providing in detail the terms under which part or all the cost of such extended main line may be refunded from connections made within five (5) years to the extended line by the parties connecting onto the main line extension. (Ord. 89-1, 5-16-1989)