For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGENT OF THE CITY. Any firefighter while acting in the official capacity of their position as a firefighter, any contractor under contract with the city to perform construction, operation or maintenance to the utility system or any person who has been given permission by the City
Administrator or Director of Public Works to perform work which requires construction, operation of or maintenance to the utility system when such construction, operation of or maintenance to the utility system without presence of a city employee has been determined to be in the best interest of the city.
CONSUMER. The person, firm or corporation owning or occupying the property in or upon which the water is consumed.
CORPORATION STOP or CURB STOP. The valve at or near the property line which is used by city employees to discontinue service to a premises.
METER. Any measuring device by which the quantity of water used by consumers is measured.
OWNER. The owner of record upon the most recent tax roll as prepared by the City Treasurer of the city.
PERSON (both singular and plural). All natural persons, firms, co-partnerships, corporations, and all associations of natural persons, incorporated or unincorporated owning or occupying any lot or land, whether acting by themselves, or by a servant, agent, or employee. All persons who violate any provisions of this chapter, whether as owner, occupant, lessee, agent, servant, or employee shall, except as herein otherwise provided, be equally liable as principals.
SERVICE PIPE. The pipe which delivers water from the distribution main commencing at the corporation stop at or near the property line of the property being served and ending at the intake side of the meter.
TENANT. Any person occupying a premises other than the owner.
(Ord. 192, passed 2-15-93; Am. Ord. 312, passed 5-17-10)