(A) Notwithstanding the public improvements chapters of this code of ordinances, City Council may approve an application for the extension or enlargement of a water main as long as the following conditions are met:
(1) Costs for preliminary engineering work shall be deposited with the city as determined by the Public Works Director or City Engineer;
(2) Prior to construction full payment is made to the city in an amount sufficient to cover all costs associated with the proposed enlargement or extension as determined by the Public Works Director. Full payment shall include funds necessary to provide an extension to the next adjoining property line unless the next adjoining property line cannot become a water customer; and
(3) If the actual cost of the main extension or enlargement is more than the estimated cost, the person, firm, corporation or other entity requesting the extension or enlargement shall pay the difference. If the actual cost is less than the estimated cost, the excess shall be refunded to the person, firm, corporation or other entity who paid for such main extension or enlargement.
(B) Where a person, firm, corporation or other entity is developing, or desires to develop a subdivision, and has applied to the city for the construction of water mains therein, the city may proceed to construct the necessary mains upon payment by the subdivider of the amount specified under the provisions of this section, or may require the subdivider to construct said main themselves.
(C) Any water main extension or enlargement within the city shall become the property of the city.
(D) The Council may require that adequate water mains be installed prior to street improvement.
(E) Any water main extension or enlargement outside of the city limits will not be authorized unless the Public Works Director makes a determination that the proposed improvement will not unreasonably impair water supply or pressure to the existing water system.
(F) All extensions or enlargements of a water main shall be in accordance with specifications of the City Engineer and the American Public Works Association Standards.
(Prior Code, § 3.05.120) (Ord. 260, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 274, passed 6-26-2000; Ord. 275, passed 6-5-2000; Ord. 287, passed 4-16-2001; Ord. 294, passed 7-1-2002; Ord. 313, passed 4-5-2004; Ord. 318, passed 7-19-2004)