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RULE 31. On rental property where the owners pays all water charges, service will not be discontinued unless it is delinquent or requested, in writing by the owner.
It will be the responsibility of the property owner to notify the Utility Billing Office in advance of any change of tenants who pay their own water bill and to furnish signed contracts for new tenants in advance.
(Ord. 39-86. Passed 10-6-86.)
RULE 32. The water rate schedule is available upon request at the Utility Billing Office. Water meters shall be read every month and a bill for water and sewer services for that period shall be mailed to the applicant that same month or following month after the meter readings. A list of all current charges, fees, and rates for various water services performed are on file in the Village Utility Billing Office. These charges, fees and rates are subject to change from time to time and are not to be construed as being fixed for an indefinite period of time.
(Ord. 39-86. Passed 10-6-86.)
RULE 33.
(a) Any person whose water service has been discontinued due to non-payment pursuant to Section 935.14, shall pay the entire delinquent amount plus a penalty of ten percent (10%); plus a reconnection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00), prior to receiving future service.
Any person who refuses or neglects to pay for repairs to the water service, or violates any of the provisions of these rules and regulations for management and protection of the Department the water service shall be discontinued, and the Village Administrator shall notify by posting a 5 Day Notice of Termination and Service to the Premises, by attaching the notice to the outside door of the premises delinquent on payment for that service, repair or violation. Service will not be turned on again until such damages and charges are paid plus a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) for turn-on service.
(b) When any check or other negotiable instrument used in the payment of any utility service due pursuant to this chapter is dishonored, an additional charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) per dishonored item shall be added to the bill of the person owing the same.
(Ord. 32-2016. Passed 8-15-16.)
RULE 34. All service lines laid from curb box at the street, to the point where entrance is made in the premises to be supplied with water shall be constructed of âKâ copper, not less than one inch in size and shall have a covering of not less than four feet of earth and shall not be laid within three feet of any sewer trench, unless otherwise designated by the Utility Superintendent.
Service lines shall be laid on a ninety degree angle from the main to the structure entrance or as approved by the Utility Superintendent. The consumer must provide suitable housing facilities for the meter, where it is readily accessible for reading and removal for repairing.
Meters are required to be set in a vertical position and at a point on the incoming service pipe within three feet of the foundation wall on the inside of the building. Meters shall be installed at least six inches above the finished floor and not more than four feet above the finished floor. Plumbers in laying out their work shall pay strict attention to those requirements. There shall be but one residence on a service branch and each branch shall be metered. Each house or building shall have a separate curb stop located outside the premises and on a public right of way. The Village Administrator may require properties or premises not so equipped to install additional services and/or curb stops at the expense of the property owner. Where a meter cannot be conveniently and safely located within a building, the Utility Superintendent may order an approved outdoor meter box or vault constructed at the consumer's expense. The box or vault shall be of concrete, tile or brick construction with a steel manhole cover. No obstruction shall be placed on the cover at any time and the covers shall be kept free from ice and snow. The top of the box or vault shall be high enough so as to eliminate danger of surface water seepage.
No person other than an authorized agent of the Utility Department shall turn on water to any premises. The Utility Superintendent or an authorized agent of the Utility Department may permit the plumber to turn on the water in order to test the plumbing prior to final test. After final approval by the Utility Department, the water shall be turned off at the curb box. No person other than an authorized agent of the Department shall turn the water on after the final plumbing test has been made and approved by the Utility Department. Any violation of this rule and regulation shall be considered as tampering with the water system and shall carry the penalty as outlined in Rule 5 et seq. No extensions or alterations shall be made in
water pipes or fixtures between the meter and curb box except by a plumber and with the approval of the Utility Superintendent. Meters connected with steam or hot water boilers shall have a check valve placed at the outlet end of the meter and the hot water tank or boiler and as far from the meter as possible to protect the meter from back pressure. Domestic boilers shall have a suitable safety or vacuum valve to prevent damage when water is turned off and drained from the street mains.
Damage to water meters resulting from improper connections between boilers and furnaces or other heaters shall be the responsibility of the consumer and repairs will be charged to the consumer. Approved final inspection will constitute the end of the water construction period. Water service will not be turned on again until water meter is set.
No meter shall be set until:
(a) Final inspection has been made and approved.
(b) The property owner has signed for service and paid the minimum advance water charge. Contractors are reminded that it is unlawful for anyone to move into a new residence until after final plumbing inspection approval.
(Ord. 39-86. Passed 10-6-86. )
RULE 35. The installation of fire protection service connections to supply water to standpipes and sprinkler systems for fire protection only, shall be permitted when applications and plans for such service have been submitted and approved and the classification of such service determined by the Village Administrator and Utility Superintendent. Pipes intended for fire protection shall not be tapped or used for the general supply of any building, structure or premises unless so authorized by the Village Administrator and Utility Superintendent.
Fire service connections may be made by any reputable contractor with the approval of the Utility Superintendent.
No person except an authorized agent of the Utility Department or the Clay Genoa Fire Department or a person with a special permit from the Utility Superintendent shall disturb any fire hydrant or any part thereof or take any water from such hydrants under any circumstances. Special permits will be issued by the Utility Superintendent or his authorized agent for use of a fire hydrant. A hydrant wrench will be furnished by the Utility Department for a fifty dollar ($50.00) deposit plus a charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00) the first day of usage, one dollar ($1.00) per day for the next ten days. Upon return of a hydrant wrench to the Utility Department, the bill will be adjusted according to the above charges. In case any damage is done to a fire hydrant by any person, he shall, upon demand of the Utility Department pay such damages and all costs and expenses incurred by reason thereof. In case of fire, the Fire Department shall have the right to use any hydrant, hose, pipe or other fixture wholly or in part from any pipe used for fire protection. (Ord. 39-86. Passed 10-6-86.)
RULE 36. Line Extensions in New Subdivisions or Allotments. The developer of any new subdivision or parts thereof, shall install all water mains, fire hydrants, valves and fittings at his expense. Lines from the main line to the curb box, also designated as taps, will be installed by the Utility Department at the developer's expense. Tap prices are available at the Utility office. Fire hydrants with watch valves must be approved by the Village Administrator. Only standard hydrants and valves used by the Utility Department will be approved. All work performed shall be in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Village Administrator and the Utility Superintendent.
RULE 37. Line Extensions in Older or Established Subdivisions. Line extensions in previously established subdivisions having no water service must be petitioned for by the adjoining lot owners, and will be installed on an assessment basis. Main line curb box service lines must be paid in advance by the property owners at the established rate. No extension of a water main will be approved for less than the entire frontage of the application or applicators' property and the necessary length from the existing main to that frontage, unless by other approved means. Eight inches is the established minimum size water line. Pipe, fire hydrants, valves appurtenances must be approved by the Utility Superintendent and cost of materials will be the water line contractor's obligation. All work must be inspected by an authorized agent of the Village. Lines shall be laid with a minimum of four feet earth cover. street grades shall not be lowered after water installation. Line location and grade shall be approved by the Village Administrator and the Utility Superintendent. Where deemed necessary by the Village Administrator and Utility Superintendent, main shut-off valves shall be placed in a manhole per Village specifications.
(Ord. 39-86. Passed 10-6-86.)
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