(A) All meters of a size over one inch shall be furnished by the city, but the person requesting said meter shall be charged the cost thereof.
(B) All meters of a size of three-fourth inch or less shall be installed free of charge by the city.
(C) All special pipes or connections and all pipes over one inch shall be charged to the person requesting the same.
(D) In the event that a water meter recording device is defective for any reason and fails to record the water passing through the meter for any given period of time, the city shall estimate the amount of water consumed during the inoperable period of time. The estimate shall be reasonable and based on the past record of consumption as shown on the city records. The city shall charge a meter testing fee as established from time to time by resolution of Council, to be paid in advance by the customer. If the meter is found to be defective, it shall be repaired and the meter testing fee returned to the customer. Council may adjust the meter testing fee from time to time by resolution.
(E) If a resident is permitted to allow his or her water to run in order to prevent the water line from freezing, the procedure to be followed shall be as adopted by Council in its Let Run Policy. Said policy may be amended from time to time by Council resolution. Water shall not be permitted to run to prevent freezing without first contacting the city for written permission.
(F) Water meters shall be installed upon any premises supplied with water by the city, except as the Council shall by resolution provide. Water meters shall remain the property of the city. The cost of repair or replacement of any water meter that is damaged, except for damage resulting from normal wear and tear, shall be assessed to the occupant or owner of the premises.
(Ord. passed 4-11-2019)