A. Application Form: Each applicant for water service shall sign an application form provided by the city giving the date of application, location of premises to be served, the date applicant desires services to begin, purpose for which services are to be used, the address for mailing of the billings, the class and the size of the meter service and such other information as the city may reasonably require. In signing the application, the customer agrees to abide by the ordinances, rules and regulations of the city. The application is merely a written request for service and does not bind the city to serve.
B. Deposits And Establishment Of Credit: At the time application for service is made, the applicant shall establish his credit with the city.
1. Deposit Requirements And Establishment Of Credit: All users served by the city water system shall deposit with the city clerk-treasurer a sum in cash, the amount to be determined by resolution of the city council upon the passage hereof and be reviewed from time to time and updated by resolution of the council.
2. Deposits: At the time the deposit is given to the city, the applicant will be given a receipt for the same. The deposit is not to be considered as a payment on account. In the event the service is discontinued, the deposit will be applied to the closing bill, and any amount in excess of the closing bill will be refunded. The city will not pay interest on any deposits.
3. Forfeiture Of Deposit: If an account becomes delinquent and it is necessary to turn off the service, the deposit shall be applied to the unpaid balance due. Water service will not be restored to that premises until all outstanding bills due the city have been paid and the cash deposit replaced, together with a service charge as provided in subsection 10-1-12F of this chapter.
C. Application Amendments: Customers desiring a material change in the size, character, or extent of equipment or operation which would result in a material change in the amount of water used shall give the city written notice of such change prior to the change, and the application for service shall be amended. Customers desiring a change in the size, location, or number of services shall fill out an amended application. (Ord. 2004-3, 9-23-2004)