(A) (1) Any person, firm, or governmental entity within the current boundary of the city may request service. Said request must be in writing on a form approved by the city. Each applicant will be required to show proper identification at the time of application and provide a valid physical address. Applicants for service must be at least 18 years of age. All rental property must include a copy of the rental agreement; the person applying for service must be the same person listed on the rental agreement. Any person, firm, or governmental entity shall pay therefor a service connection as follows:
Size of Connection | Service Connection Charge |
5/8 x 3/4 inch | $750 |
1 inch | Actual cost of construction |
Over 1 inch | Actual cost of construction |
(2) A turn-on fee charge of $50 shall be assessed for a new service turn-on, seasonal turn-on or temporary service. A turn-on charge shall not be made for initial installation of service where a tap fee is required. The service connection charge shall not be construed to mean a deposit, but the prepayment of costs involved in the establishment of a new patron for water service.
(B) The city's standard service is 5/8 x 3/4 inch. Standard connections requiring a road bore or creek crossing shall be assessed the additional actual cost. In addition, any extra depth requirements and rock, which cannot be excavated by normal means (backhoe and the like ) and any additional length of service lateral will be charged at actual cost. Cost estimate for such work will be provided to the customer prior to installation.
(C) Non-standard service connection. Any customer receiving a free or reduced tap fee as a result of project funding or government appropriated funds must connect their plumbing and begin using the city's water service within 60 days and shall begin receiving a bill at the current water rates.
(Ord. 610.4, passed 4-16-56; Am. Ord. 2021-10, passed 12-21-20)
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Cross-reference:
Water deposit, see § 54.26