GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 52.001 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   MAIN. Any pipe, other than a supply or service pipe, that is used for the purpose of carrying water to, and dispersing the same in, the city.

   SEPARATE PREMISE. More than one consumer procuring water from the same service or supply pipe. The second premise may be a separate dwelling, apartment, building, or structure used for a separate business.

   SERVICE PIPE. Any pipe extending from the shut-off, stop box, or curb cock at or near the lot line to and beyond the property line of the consumer to the location on the premise where the water is to be dispersed.

   SUPPLY PIPE. Any pipe tapped into a main and extending from there to a point at or near the lot line of the consumer's premise where the shut-off, stop box, or curb cock is located.

(Prior Code, § 3-102) (Ord. 800, passed 10-18-2005)

§ 52.002 OPERATION AND FUNDING.

   The city owns and operates the City Water Department through the City Services Director, who is responsible directly to the City Administrator. The City Council, for the purpose of defraying the cost of the care, management, and maintenance of the City Water Department may each year levy a tax not exceeding the maximum limit prescribed by state law, on the actual valuation of all real estate and personal property within the corporate limits that is subject to taxation. The revenue from the tax shall be known as the Water Fund and shall remain in the custody of the City Treasurer. The City Administrator shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations for the sanitary and efficient management of the Water Department subject to the supervision and review of the City Council. The City Council shall set the rates to be charged for services rendered by ordinance and shall file a copy of the rates in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection at any reasonable time.

(Neb. RS 17-531, 17-534, 19-1305) (Prior Code, § 3-101) (Ord. 776, passed 8-20-2002; Ord. 800, passed 10-18-2005)

§ 52.003 FLUORIDE IN WATER SYSTEM PROHIBITED.

   Fluoride shall not be added to the water system of the city.

(Ord. 840, passed 1-6-2009)

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