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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.)