CHAPTER 4
WATERWORKS DEPARTMENT

SECTION:

3-4-1: Water Committee

3-4-2: Superintendent Of Waterworks

3-4-3: Water Service Rates

3-4-4: Protection Of Waterworks

3-4-5: Rules And Regulations

3-4-6: Rules Governing Plumbers

3-4-7: Connections Outside City Limits

3-4-7-1: Rebate For Privately Financed Extension Of Water Service Main Outside City Limits

3-4-7-2: Implied Consent To Annexation

3-4-8: Approval Of Public Service Commission

3-4-1: WATER COMMITTEE:

The committee on water, consisting of four (4) members of the council appointed by the mayor at the first regular meeting of the council in January of each even numbered year, shall have the immediate control and management of all things pertaining to the waterworks, and they shall perform all acts that may be necessary for the prudent, efficient management and protection of said waterworks, subject to the approval and confirmation of the council. (Ord. 696, 10-19-1981)

3-4-2: SUPERINTENDENT OF WATERWORKS:

The director of public works, appointed by the council, is hereby designated as superintendent of waterworks, and shall be responsible for the enforcement of this chapter. The duties of said superintendent shall be as follows:

   (A)   To execute to the city a legal bond in a sum to be determined by the council, with such sureties as shall be approved by said council for a faithful performance of his duties.

   (B)   To be general executive officer of the waterworks and have charge of all employees and all property pertaining to the waterworks system.

   (C)   To give written orders for all supplies and materials and preserve a copy of such orders in his office.

   (D)   To have charge of all contracts and shall see that they are faithfully executed.

   (E)   To have charge of the erection, alteration or repair of all buildings, engines, motors, pumps, fixtures, wells, reservoirs, equipment and grounds.

   (F)   To determine the location and size of all water mains, service connections, valves, hydrants and specials.

   (G)   To keep a correct record of all mains, hydrants, valves and specials, and keep a complete set of books which shall at all times show the distribution of accounts of the water department.

   (H)   To submit all bills, payrolls, accounts and monthly statements to the council for approval.

   (I)   To have the care and safekeeping of all books and papers belonging to the waterworks system and shall deliver them to his successor in office.

   (J)   To issue all permits for tapping mains, and shall record all taps, service pipes, their size, location, material and all data regarding the same, and to see that they are properly installed.

   (K)   To see that all gates and hydrants are restored to their proper working condition after use by the fire department and shall see that all breaks or defects are promptly repaired.

   (L)   To cause to be kept a daily record of the work of each pumping unit, the pressure maintained, the number of gallons pumped and such other data as may be necessary.

   (M)   To cause inspections to be made of the premises of any consumer for the purpose of examining the condition of all pipes, motors and water fixtures to eliminate all abuses, whether from waste or other improper use of water.

   (N)   To keep a record of each water meter in use and examine and test them at regular intervals as to accuracy of measurement and remedy any defects.

   (O)   The director of public works may employ such additional help, subject to the approval of the mayor and authorization by the city council, as may be necessary for the proper performance of the duties of that office. The director of public works shall be responsible for the acts done on behalf of that office by such employees and for the proper performance of their duties. This may include a superintendent of the water treatment plant who shall be subordinate to the director of public works. (Ord. 696, 10-19-1981)

3-4-3: WATER SERVICE RATES:

On and after the effective date of this section, the city shall establish, by resolution from time to time adopted by the city council, all charges, rentals and rates for water service provided by the city to property owners and consumers. (Ord. 822, 7-21-1997, eff. 8-20-1997)