(A) Water furnished to temporary users, such as contractors, festivals, circuses, etc., shall be charged per rates as established in accordance with city ordinances or policies. Unmetered usage shall be estimated by the Utility Manager, Water Supervisor, or the Utility Billing Office and be subject to the fees in division (B).
(B) Water fire hydrant temporary connection.
(1) Any person or firm desiring to utilize a fire hydrant for the purpose of purchasing water from the Madison water utility, shall notify the Utility Billing Office and/or the Utility Manager.
(2) Upon approval by the Utility Manager or the Water Supervisor, the applicant shall pay a deposit to the Utility Billing Office in the amount listed below under deposit fees.
(3) The person or firm applying for the hydrant permit shall be responsible for any damage or problems that may occur to the fire hydrant or hydrant meter in the course of obtaining water.
(4) Upon receiving a paid receipt from the Utility Billing Office, the applicant will be issued the proper size water meter. When the meter is returned, the Water Department will notify the Utility Billing Office of the amount of water used and the applicant shall be responsible for issuing payment for the amount of water used. A hydrant may only be opened by an employee of the city after issuance of a valid permit.
(5) Deposit fees. The following deposit and rental/usage fees are established:
(a) Deposit for hydrant meter with backflow device: $1,000.
(b) The rental fee for the hydrant meter shall be $50 per week for each week of usage payable in advance. Any unpaid fees and/or damage to the hydrant meter or wrench shall be deducted from the deposit.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to open a hydrant without a permit having been issued to such person as herein above provided.
(C) Festival meter usage.
(1) Any person or group desiring to utilize a water meter for events recognized by the city as “festivals” shall notify the Utility Billing Office.
(2) A “Festival Meter Request Form” will need to be filled out by the responsible person and/or group. Rates and charges are as shown on the “Festival Meter Request Form” on file in the Utility Billing Office.
(Ord. 1986-2, passed 3-18-86; Am. Ord. 1986-20, passed 12-2-86; Am. Ord. 1999-20, passed 12-21-99; Am. Ord. 2006-22, passed 2-6-07; Am. Ord. 2008-20, passed 12-16-08; Am. Ord. 2010-13, passed 7-6- 10; Am. Ord. 2022-6, passed 5-17-22; Am. Ord. 2022-10, passed 7-5-22)