(A) There is hereby established rates and regulations relating to the delivery of water by the city for the purpose of fire protection outside the city limits thereof. There is established connection charges for connecting any fire prevention water line to the water mains of the city outside the city limits which is adopted by the City Council and on file with the Clerk.
(B) In addition to the foregoing connection charge, any consumer using water for fire prevention purposes as aforesaid shall pay a fee which is adopted by the City Council and on file with the Clerk for each fire hydrant maintained or operated by the person on the line connected to the water mains of the city, which sum shall become due and payable upon the installation of the fire hydrants and each year thereafter on the same date.
(C) In addition to the charges, there is hereby established the rates for the use of water through the connections for the fire prevention purposes which is adopted by the City Council and on file with the Clerk.
(D) For each consumer of water for fire prevention purposes as aforesaid, the city shall furnish and install a water meter which shall be and remain the property of the city. All other materials including fire hydrants and all expenses in connection with installation, except the installation of such meter shall be furnished by the customer.
(E) This section shall not affect the right of the city to contract with any person to supply water for fire prevention purposes at other or different rates for the purpose of securing an easement or right-of-way through or upon the lands of such person.
(Prior Code, § 51.065) (Ord. 237, passed 9-16-1941)