(A) A waterworks connection charge shall be made for each water connection with the municipal waterworks system in the amount of $500 if the connection is inside the city limits and $650 if the connection is outside the city limits. In the event the connection cost exceeds the connection fee (tap-on fee), the amount charged will be the actual cost of meter, meter box, connections, labor, and the like or an amount which the City Council deems appropriate.
(B) A meter deposit of $25 for water customers and $50 for water and sewer customers shall be placed on deposit with the city for the purpose of establishing or maintaining the customer’s credit or as assurance for the payment of water and sewer bills by that customer.
(C) A meter deposit of $50 for water customers and $50 for home owner water and sewer customers, $100 for renter water and sewer customers, shall be placed on deposit with the city for the purpose of establishing or maintaining the customer’s credit or as assurance for the payment of water and sewer bills by that customer. All homeowners will be responsible for any outstanding bills left from any renters.
(Prior Code, § 51.55) (Ord. passed 9-2-1986; Ord. 2005-05, passed 10-3-2005; Ord. 2009-03, passed 10-19-2009; Ord. 2011-03, passed 8-8-2011)