(A) (1) The city shall not be required to extend service within the city limits, a distance of more than 100 feet per customer and only then when sufficient funds are available in excess of those required for the proper operation of the system.
(2) (a) Extension of mains and service outside of the city limits shall be subject to approval of the Council and shall also be subject to all the rules and regulations and provisions as provided in this chapter or as may be amended.
(b) All mains, lines, and equipment shall immediately become the property of the city.
(B) (1) Where service is desired when funds for extensions are not available and/or when the distance is in excess of 100 feet per customer noted in this chapter, such extension can be made if the applicant will deposit with the city the estimated cost of making the extension, less 100 feet when funds are available, or the entire amount when funds are not available.
(2) (a) The amounts so deposited shall be refunded to such customer or customers at the rate of $1 per Mcf annually, until the total deposit has been refunded, or until eight annual payments have been made, whichever event occurs first. Such deposit shall be interest free.
(b) In the event that the amount deposited is greater or less than the actual cost of the extension, such excess or deficiency shall be corrected prior to giving service.
(1978 Code, § 13.12.170) (Ord. 588, passed - -1984; Ord. 98-2, passed - -1998)