(a) All service connections between the water main and curb stop valve usually located at the property line or 60 feet maximum length, whichever comes first, shall be installed and owned by the Village, subject to the following charges to be paid in advance by the customer:
All meters shall remain the property of the Village.
Size Water Tap (Inches)
| Charge
|
3/4 | $3,335.00 |
1 | $3,505.00 |
2 | $8,112.00 |
4 | $12,500.00 |
6 | $18,750.00 |
8 | $25,000.00 |
For a 3/4" or 1" tap the above charge includes:
(1) Mainline Tap
(2) Corporation Stop
(3) Copper or one (1) inch CTS SDR 9 250 psi poly tubing water line with tracing wire to property line or 60 feet, whichever comes first
(4) Curb Stop
(5) Curb Box
(b) Some existing service connections were taken from the main and run across street, street corners or lots to serve out-of-the-way locations. This is not considered a water main and shall be treated as a service connection, and any repair required beyond the curb stop valve or 60 feet maximum from the main, whichever comes first, shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
(c) New service connections must run from the watermain in the public right-of-way onto the requesting customer's property without encroaching on any other property or parcel.
(d) Each unit of a multi-unit structure shall have its own dedicated tap and corresponding curb stop. Shared services are not permitted.
(e) New construction on an existing lot of record, or conversion of an existing structure from single-family to multi-family units, where a service connection previously existed the property owner will receive credit for one tap and will only be charged tap fees fo the additional service connections. Change in service connection size will not be eligible for tap fee credit.
(f) Existing customers or new water connection permits issued for properties located outside of the Village limits will be charged the above mentioned fee on condition that the owner of the property to be served shall, within 60 days of the time said property becomes contiguous to the Village of Mount Gilead, Ohio prepare and file or join in the preparation and filing of an annexation petition pursuant to Ohio R.C. 709.02 for such property to be annexed to the Village of Mount Gilead, Ohio. The failure of any such nonresident water customer to comply with this condition shall be grounds for immediate termination of water service to the property.
(g) The Village of Mount Gilead is only responsible for water mains which are four inches in diameter, or larger, located on public property within the Village limits or outside the Village limits within the right-of-way.
(h) All tap fees collected shall be deposited into the Water Capital Improvements Fund.
(Ord. 1374. Passed 12-1-97; Ord. 1508. Passed 11-17-03; Ord. 1582. Passed 9-17-07; Ord. 1685. Passed 3-18-13; Ord. 1707. Passed 11-17-14; Ord. 1905. Passed 4-3-23.)