(A) All new applicants for water service shall, at the time of the application, deposit with the Water Department of the city a meter deposit of $100 for each such service. In the case of owner-occupied real estate, the City Clerk shall hold the deposit for a period of 1 year. If the applicant of owner-occupied real estate has paid all water bills prior to any penalty being assessed thereon during the period of that year, then the deposit shall be refunded to the applicant. Further, if the water is permanently disconnected for any valid reason prior to the end of 1 year, and if all fees and bills have been paid by the applicant, then the $100 shall be refunded to the applicant at that time. If any fees or bills are outstanding to the City Clerk, then, in that event, the fees and bills which are owed by the applicant shall be withheld from the $100 and the balance remaining shall be refunded to the applicant. Further, in addition to all charges set forth herein, there shall be a reinstatement charge as provided in § 52.70 above. The provisions hereof shall not in any manner affect the amount or prescribed method of payment and collection of water rates charged by the city for water services.
(B) There shall be a $25 activation service fee.
(C) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
NEW APPLICANT.
(a) One who has not had prior access to city water; or
(b) One who previously had city water access but where service has been discontinued, voluntarily or involuntarily.
(1983 Code, § 21-173) (Ord. 2244, passed 12-8-1977; Am. Ord. 2404, passed 6-7-1984; Am. Ord. 2558, passed 4-5-1990; Am. Ord. 2782, passed 9-4-1997; Am. Ord. 2800, passed 4-23-1998)