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§ 51.16 LIMITING USE OF WATER DURING EMERGENCY.
   (A)   The Mayor may, by proclamation, limit use of water for sprinkling. In times of emergency, scarcity or dry season, or when the plant is unable to furnish a sufficient supply of water for all purposes, the Mayor or City Council shall, by proclamation, limit the use of water for other than domestic purposes to such an extent as may be necessary for the public good.
   (B)   It is unlawful for any person to violate the proclamation or resolution established herein.
(Ord. 577, passed 12-9-2003) Penalty, see § 51.99
§ 51.17 WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY.
   (A)   Any person or persons adjacent to the city may, with the permission of the City Council, receive water subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by this chapter; however, the city reserves the right to shut off such supply without notice if the supply within the corporate limits shall become inadequate.
   (B)   Water lines shall not, without prior approval of city, be extended outside the corporate limits of the city.
   (C)   (1)   If the city determines there will be special benefit and improvement to the city works system by reason of an extension outside the city, special arrangements may be made with the city to allow said extension.
      (2)   Provided, however, that the areas to be serviced outside of the city shall not benefit to a greater extent than like areas provided with the water service within the city; and provided further, that no such arrangement shall be made unless adequate water line capacity is available for such service outside the city.
   (D)   The city shall not provide water service to any consumer whose residence or place of business is outside the corporate limits of the city until a contract for water service outside the city has been executed between the consumer and the city.
(Ord. 577, passed 12-9-2003) Penalty, see § 51.99
WATER METERS
§ 51.30 INSTALLATION.
   (A)   The Mayor and City Council may at any time direct the Superintendent of Waterworks to place a meter on any service line in the city and change the method of payment from a flat rate to a meter rate if it be deemed advisable to do so.
   (B)   All meters shall be installed at or near the curb cock unless existing conditions prevent such installation, in which case the meter shall be installed in the basement or at another convenient location.
   (C)   All meters shall be sealed, and the seal shall bear the stamp of the city. It is unlawful for any person, except the Superintendent of Waterworks or his or her authorized representative, to break the seal or to damage, disconnect or interfere with any water meter installed by the city.
(Ord. 577, passed 12-9-2003) Penalty, see § 51.99
§ 51.31 WATER METER REQUIRED.
   (A)   Residential.
      (1)   A water meter shall be installed on the following:
         (a)   New construction and secondary lines; and
         (b)   Lots, including vacant lots if water is used thereon, and undeveloped lots or parts of lots if used to contain livestock or pasture feed for livestock.
      (2)   The water meter shall be installed in conformity with applicable rules or regulations contained herein.
      (3)   Meters on one-inch lines or less shall be purchased by the city. Meters on lines greater than one inch shall be purchased by the owner or his or her agent. The owner, or his or her agent, is to pay only the difference between the cost of the one-inch meter and the cost of the larger meter installed.
   (B)   Commercial.
      (1)   A water meter shall be installed on all businesses.
      (2)   The water meter shall be installed in conformity with applicable rules or regulations contained herein.
      (3)   (a)   Meters on one-inch lines or less shall be purchased by the city.
         (b)   Meters on lines greater than one inch shall be purchased by the owner or his or her agent.
         (c)   The owner, or his or her agent, is to pay only the difference between the cost of the one-inch meter and the cost of the larger meter installed.
(Ord. 577, passed 12-9-2003)
§ 51.32 PROPERTY OF THE CITY.
   (A)   All water meters installed by the Water Department shall be and remain the property of the city and may be removed or replaced or changed as to size and type by the Water Department whenever deemed necessary by the Department.
   (B)   (1)   In addition to any other charges by the city, the user or owner shall reimburse the city the cost of the water meter.
      (2)   Only water meters approved and purchased by the city may be installed.
(Ord. 577, passed 12-9-2003)
§ 51.33 MAINTAINED BY CITY; LOSS OR DAMAGE BY USER.
   (A)   The Water Department shall maintain and repair all meters when rendered unserviceable through fair wear and tear and shall maintain them, if necessary.
   (B)   Provided, however, that where replacement, repair or adjustment of any meter, or replacement of the same because of its loss is rendered necessary by the act, neglect or carelessness of the owner or occupant of any premises, any expense caused to the Water Department thereby shall be charged against and collected from the water consumer or owner, and water service may be discontinued until the cause is corrected and the amount of charges collected.
(Ord. 577, passed 12-9-2003)
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