Water for fire hydrants will be furnished free of charge by the city. Installation and repairs on city owned hydrants shall be at the expense of the city and shall be made under the direction of the city. All customers shall grant the city, upon demand, a right of way or easement to install and maintain city owned hydrants if the city concludes that hydrants shall be so installed for the protection of the residents of the city. (1978 Code § 14-142; amd. 1996 Code)