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§ 52.06 APPLICATION.
   (A)   In addition to § 52.05, this application will include intended use and estimated volume thereof for purposes of regulating water consumption. A copy of this chapter and rate structure will be provided upon request.
   (B)   No person except a plumber duly approved by the Water Department will be permitted to tap into the city water supply and then under the supervision of the Superintendent. Any fees will be due at this time.
(Ord. 104, passed 7-8-2013) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 52.07 RATES, FEES AND BILLING.
   (A)   No water will be supplied to any customer without receipt of a meter deposit as set by the City Council. This deposit is refundable upon termination of contract with the city and after inspection assures all equipment left in acceptable condition. Interest will be paid by the city on the deposit on an annual basis at the interest rate as determined according to the procedures outlined in M.S. § 325E.02, as it may be amended from time to time.
   (B)   The City Council shall adopt by resolution a schedule of water rates, fees and meter deposits. The resolution shall be published once in time official newspaper of the city. The city may make an annual revision of the schedule based upon annual reports together with a working budget to determine any needs for change in this schedule.
(Ord. 104, passed 7-8-2013; Ord. 114, passed 6-8-2015)
§ 52.08 BILLING.
   (A)   All bills for water service furnished and supplied by the city shall be payable monthly, with payment due date at the discretion of the City Council.
   (B)   The Clerk shall mail to each customer whose billing for the previous month has not been paid, a notice which shall be deemed sufficient notice to the customer.
   (C)   No exception shall be made to the procedure unless a hearing is requested and Council grants relief.
   (D)   A finance charge will be assessed on delinquent amounts at the rate specified by the current fee schedule of the City Council.
(Ord. 104, passed 7-8-2013; Ord. 112, passed 2-9-2015) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 52.09 SHUT-OFF FOR NON-PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILL.
   (A)   The city shall endeavor to collect delinquent utilities accounts promptly. In any case where satisfactory arrangements for payment have not been made, the city may, after the procedural requirements of division (B) below have been complied with, order the appropriate city department to disconnect the utility service to the delinquent customer.
      (1)   When water service to any premises has been discontinued, service shall not be restored except upon the payment of all delinquent amounts, plus a reconnection charge, and the meter deposit if it had been consumed for past amount due.
      (2)   The city shall not be liable for any damage to persons or property caused in whole or in part by the discontinuance of water service.
      (3)   Service that has been disconnected for any reason will not be restored until the owner is present or access to the property is granted.
   (B)   Disconnection will be handled in the manner outlined in Chapter 50.
   (C)   A check that is returned as insufficient funds will be considered non-payment and shut-off procedures will continue as such.
(Ord. 104, passed 7-8-2013; Ord. 112, passed 2-9-2015)
§ 52.10 PLUMBING RULES.
   (A)   The corporation cock into the main water line shall be installed in the top half of the pipe preferably at a 45-degree angle to avoid bringing sediment in the main into the service line. The customer will be liable for any damage or further repair due to the line tap.
   (B)   The service pipe from the main to the curb stop at the property line will be installed at a depth to prevent freezing. Service line shall be of material approved by the city and the state.
   (C)   The corporation cock or curb stop at or near the property line will be set at a depth to prevent freezing and the box will be kept at an accessible level at all times.
   (D)   The service line from the curb stop to the meter shall be installed at a depth to prevent freezing and preferably copper. Joints on this line will be as few as possible, and not more than one joint shall be used for each 70 feet of length. Each joint shall be left uncovered until inspected. The service pipe in the house will not exceed 24 inches of exposed pipe.
   (E)   A shut off or stop cock with a waste valve of the size and strength required for the service intended will be placed at the house end of the service line. This valve will be positioned for meter installation.
   (F)   The bottom of the meter shall be between six and 12 inches horizontally from the inside line on the basement wall unless a different position is approved by the Water Department. A suitable bracket shall be provided by the customer to support the meter in a proper position to prevent noise and vibration.
   (G)   The household plumbing that piping serving the customer from the meter shall be attached firmly enough so as to prevent any damage if meter repair is necessary. The city will not be liable for any damage if this pipe is not so secure. A valve should be placed on the house side of the meter to prevent backflow during meter servicing.
   (H)   At no time will cross connections be allowed. This is the connection of any private pump, well, cistern or other source of water to the same line furnishing city water. When any such connection is found, the city shall notify the owner to sever the connection and if this is not done immediately (within eight hours), the city shall turn off the water supply. Before service is restored, the city shall inspect the system to ascertain no cross connection exists, the owner will pay the current reconnection charge and service will be restored.
(Ord. 104, passed 7-8-2013) Penalty, see § 10.99
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