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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 “K” 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.)
RULE 38. It shall be the established policy of the Utility Department to accept only total and complete payments for charges billed.
RULE 39. No pumps for boosting water pressure or other purposes will be permitted on water piping systems within the premises served without the approval of the Village Administrator.
RULE 40. The Village shall be furnished a diagram or map of the water piping on all premises and in all buildings in the District served by the Village water supply system with the exception of buildings used for residence purposes only. No change in any such water piping layout shall be made until the same has been approved by the Utility Superintendent. If any water consumer fails to furnish a water piping diagram within thirty days after being notified by the Village to do so, it shall be sufficient cause for the Village to discontinue water service to the premises.
It is required that all water piping in all buildings in the Water Supply System other than buildings used solely for private residential purposes, shall be painted in standard colors as follows:
Fire System Red
Process Purposes Hi-way Yellow
Human Consumption Green
Raw Water Orange
RULE 41. Anyone authorized to work in the Village right of way shall procure a permit from the Village Administrator or authorized agent before any excavation is begun.
RULE 42. If, upon inspection by an agent of the Utility Department, a cross-connection between a sewer and private water supply or other instance of endangering the public water supply is discovered, service will be discontinued until the cross-connection is eliminated to the satisfaction of the Utility Superintendent.
RULE 43. Whenever a customer is the principal in bankruptcy proceedings the water service account shall be terminated and a final bill will be submitted to the customer. Water service will be restored to the premises only after the receiver has entered into a contract and a deposit is made as required of renters or lessees.
(Ord. 39-86. Passed 10-6-86.)
RULE 44. All licensed plumbers, before performing any work under such license shall file a surety bond with the Clerk-Treasurer in the required amount; same to be approved by the Village Administrator, conditioned that the plumber indemnify and save harmless the Village from loss and damage that may be occasioned in any case by accident caused by the want of care, skill, attention, or the use of defective material, on the part of anyone in the plumber's employ, in the prosecution or completion of such work, or that may be occasioned by reason of any opening by the plumber made or caused to be made, or of the placing of any material in any street or public highway, in the making of any connection with any water pipes as aforesaid; and conditioned also, that the plumber will promptly at the proper time, replace and restore, or cause to be replaced and restored, the surface over such opening to as good a condition as found previous to opening the same, and that the plumber will conform, in all respects to the Rules and Regulations which may from time to time be established by the Village Administrator.
The Village Utility Superintendent may require additional standards which must be complied with.
(Ord 39-86. Passed 10-6-86.)
(a) The Council of the Village of Genoa, Ottawa County, Ohio does hereby increase tap in fees, and water meter costs effective October 1, 2023, and amends Ordinance No. 31-2022, tap in fees and water meter costs as follows:
Current | New Rate | ||
1000 gallons or less | (increasing 35%) | $12.68 | $17.12 |
All succeeding 1000 gallons | (increasing 35%) | $12.68 | $17.12 |
Permit fees | $75.00 | ||
Tap in Fee | $1,800.00 | ||
Meter and installation | $250.00 | ||
Water turn-on | $50.00 | ||
Frozen Meter | $250.00 | ||
Such charges shall become effective for all consumers of Genoa water system on August 1, 2022, and also those stated in subsection (a)(1).
(1) The Ohio Turnpike Commission rate will be $17.12 per 1000 gallons, effective October 1, 2023. These established rates shall be subject to revision after reasonable notice by regular mail to the Ohio Turnpike Commission. (Ord. 47-2023. Passed 8-21-23.)
(b) All existing water accounts not having remote meters will have remote meters installed by Village personnel at no charge to the customer. In addition, existing remote reading meters, and regular meters will be upgraded by replacement if necessary to make them compatible. This work will be done as finances and work schedules allow.
(Ord. 58-87. Passed 8-17-87.)
(c) To pay for a cost increase that is being assessed by the City of Oregon, Ohio to construct the Oregon Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) Infrastructure Improvements Project, water users shall be charged an additional amount as provided hereinafter and listed below :
Gallons Used | Cost |
0 - 7500 | $2.00 |
7500 - 15,000 | $4.00 |
15,000 - 25,000 | $6.00 |
Over 25,000 | $2.00 per 7,500 gallon |
(Ord. 72-2017. Passed 12-18-17.)
(a) The Water Deposit charges are hereby established for all Residential-Rental and Commercial-Rental as follows:
Residential/Retail Business Rental | $ 60.00 |
Commercial-Rental | 120.00 |
(Ord. 3-03. Passed 2-18-03.)
(b) Such sums shall be deposited with the Clerk of the Utility Department and shall be collected by the Clerk and deposited in the Water Deposit Fund.
(c) All rental consumers who previously paid a higher deposit, will be entitled to a refund for the difference between the old required deposit and the one established by this section, upon a receipt or proof of deposit payment. All owner-occupied both Residential and Commercial will be entitled to their refund of deposit upon presentation of proof of deposit. All refunds shall be processed, and paid by check through the Village Clerk-Treasurer.
(Ord. 14-88. Passed 3-21-88.)