For purpose of this subchapter, the following terms, phrases and words are defined herein. Words used in the present tense, include the future, words in the plural include the singular and words in the singular include the plural. The word “SHALL” is always meant to be mandatory and not merely directory. Words of gender are intended to be interchangeable without regard to sexual designation.
"BOARD." The Madison Board of Public Works and Safety.
"FIRE DEPARTMENT." The City of Madison Fire Department.
"HEALTH CARE PROVIDER." Any publicly recognized and licensed medical or other licensed health care establishment, including but not limited to hospitals, emergency medical centers, first-aid stations, doctors and dentist's offices and nursing homes.
"MANAGER." The Utility Manager of the City of Madison Water Utility.
"MAYOR." The Mayor of the City of Madison, or, in his absence, the acting Mayor.
"MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY/UTILITY." The City of Madison Water Utility.
"PERSON." An individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or any other organization of any kind.
"USER/CUSTOMER." Any person whose residence and/or business is connected to the utility, whether legally or illegally. Failure of a person to pay for the water they receive from the utility shall not otherwise prevent them from being classified as a user or customer.
(Ord. 2004-2, passed 3-16-04)