§ 51.05 CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE BY OR UNDER SUPERVISION OF CITY.

   The construction of laterals for water connections, and the necessary excavation therefor, shall be done by the city, or, if done by a licensed plumber, it shall be done under the supervision of the city.

(1995 Code, § 5-5)

§ 51.06 APPLICATIONS FOR CONNECTIONS.

   Every application for a water connection shall be made on a form provided by the city, shall be signed by the applicant, shall be accompanied by the proper fee for making the connections, and shall be filed with the City Manager.

(1995 Code, § 5-6)

§ 51.07 CONNECTION FEES.

   For extension of water service pipe to the subject property line and the tapping of the main, the city will charge fees as established by the City Council. A copy of the current fees shall be kept on file in the office of the Clerk.

(1995 Code, § 5-7)

§ 51.08 SERVICE PIPE EXTENSIONS.

   The property owner shall be responsible for causing the construction of a water service line connecting all improvements on the property to the city’s meter. No service line shall be allowed to run across or traverse adjoining private properties unless specific permission is given by the City Manager. All expenses associated with the construction of service lines shall be paid by the owner of the property to be served.

(1995 Code, § 5-8)

§ 51.09 RIGHT TO ENTER PREMISES.

   Whenever it becomes necessary to enter any premises, store or dwelling, for the purpose of inspecting water pipes, fixtures or meters, the Public Works Director or Building Inspector may do so within reasonable hours; should the Public Works Director or Inspector be refused admittance, the supply of water shall be cut off until the examination is made and the required information is obtained, or until repairs and alterations are made.

(1995 Code, § 5-9)

§ 51.10 WATER METERS.

   (A)   The water meters furnished by the city shall remain the property of the city and will be serviced by the city.

   (B)   At the request of any customer, the city will test the accuracy of a water meter alleged to be recording improperly.

      (1)   If the meter is found to be inaccurate, the customer’s water bill may be adjusted accordingly.

      (2)   If the meter is found to be accurate, the customer will be so notified.

(1995 Code, § 5-10)

§ 51.11 CONNECTIONS OUTSIDE OF CITY.

   No extension of any water line or system outside of the city shall be made to any part of the water system without special permission from the City Council of such terms as the City Council shall prescribe.

(1995 Code, § 5-11)  Penalty, see § 10.99