921.01
Authority for restriction of use of water.
921.02
Ownership and control of the public water supply system.
921.03
Rates and fees.
921.035
Water and sanitary sewer surcharges.
921.04
Connections to City water supply required.
921.05
Connection charges; permit.
921.06
Water lines on private property.
921.07
Tampering with water system.
921.08
Tapping water lines.
921.09
Backflow; contamination.
921.10
Failure to pay water bills; lien.
921.11
Rules and regulations.
921.12
Connection to property outside City corporate limits.
921.13
Potable water supply wellhead policy.
921.14
Surcharge for capital improvements.
921.15
Premises served by fire protection water line.
921.16
Licensed water line tappers.
921.17
Monthly administrative fee.
921.99
Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Power to provide and regulate water system - see Ohio R.C. 715.08,
717.01, 743.01
Water pollution - see Ohio R.C. 715.08, 743.25
Compulsory water connections - see Ohio R.C. 729.06, 743.23
Tampering; unauthorized connections - see Ohio R.C. 4933.22
Fluoridation - see Ohio R.C. 6111.13
Water supply - see OAC 4101:2-51-37
Backflow - see OAC 4101:2-51-38
The Mayor is hereby authorized to restrict the use of water in the City in the manner hereinafter provided:
(a) The City Safety/Service Director shall notify the Mayor in writing that an emergency condition exists as to the water supply of the City.
(b) The Mayor shall issue a proclamation which shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City declaring such emergency and stating in plain language the restrictions placed upon the use of water.
(c) Such restrictions shall take effect the day following the publication set out in subsection (b) hereof.
(d) Whenever a water use restriction is in effect, all forms of non-essential water use including lawn sprinkling, car washing or uses specifically set forth by the Manager within the water use restriction shall be prohibited.
(Ord. 22-36. Passed 7-13-22.)
(a) The public water supply system of the City, including all water mains, laterals, valves, hydrants, meters, and services, is under the exclusive control of the safety/service director and his/her authorized agents and employees. Such control shall include all piping from the City mains to the point of ultimate consumption or to where the City water is finally discharged freely at atmospheric pressure. Such control shall be governed by these Codified Ordinances and such water regulations as may be adopted by the safety/service director.
(b) Whenever a break or leak occurs in a public water main, or the portion of a water service line between the water main and the curb box, the City will repair this at its own expense as soon as possible.
(c) Whenever a break or leak occurs in a private water main, or in the portion of a water service line between the curb box and the meter at any place upon the premises supplied, it shall be repaired at the expense of the customer or property owner. If the City, in order to prevent excessive waste or substantial damage, deems it to be an urgent and necessary action to shut off the water, such action will be taken. The customer or property owner must then make repairs before water service will be restored. The property owner may be charged for the water lost due to breaks or leaks, with the estimated rate of water loss being based on a standard engineering calculation and applied to the period of time from when the property owner is first notified of the break or leak, to when the break or leak is repaired or the water is shut off (whichever occurs first).
(d) The City reserves the right to test and replace meters without the consent of the customer or property owner. The City will endeavor to provide reasonable notice prior to testing or replacing a meter.
(e) The customer and property owner are responsible for providing access to meters for authorized City personnel. Failure to comply may result in water service disconnection.
(f) The customer and property owner are responsible for maintaining plumbing at a property served by City water in a condition that allows metering equipment to be installed, maintained, and repaired or replaced by the City. Failure to comply may result in water service disconnection. (Ord. 22-36. Passed 7-13-22.)
(a) Water rates beginning April 1, 2018 - three percent (3%) Increase January 1st every year thereafter.
Inside City Limits Residential - Public Schools - Churches - rate .0032 | Industrial - Commercial - rate .0042 | |
Meter Size | Minimums by meter size 762 gallons | Minimums by meter size 1,496 gallons |
5/8" | $2.44 | $6.27 |
1" | $8.93 | $9.00 |
1-1/2" | $20.40 | $21.00 |
2" | $37.31 | $39.00 |
3" | $71.03 | $79.57 |
4" | $126.72 | $132.61 |
6" | $284.06 | $298.82 |
8" | $506.85 | $548.13 |
Outside City Limits Residential - Public Schools - Churches - rate .00381 | |
Meter Size | Minimums by meter size 1,496 gallons |
5/8" | $5.69 |
1" | $9.28 |
1-1/2" | $21.22 |
2" | $38.79 |
3" | $84.54 |
4" | $150.85 |
Flat Rate Water - Unmetered Water - $2.66
(b) All unpaid water rents become due and payable during the month of issue, after which a ten percent (10%) penalty with a minimum penalty of five dollars ($5.00) shall be added to the original charge. Whenever water service is terminated in accordance with the rules adopted by the City, a fifty dollar ($50.00) fee shall be required for turning water off and an additional charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be charged for turning water on. It is the responsibility of the customer to pay water rents whether or not a bill is actually received. Any individual, corporation or other legal entity having a delinquent water account with this City shall not be permitted to establish water service at any other location until the delinquent account is paid.
(c) The charge for the taps three-fourths inch (3/4") and one inch (1") in size will be based upon the cost of labor and materials used for making such taps at current market value. The charge for the taps larger than one inch (1") will be based upon the cost of labor and materials used at the current market value for making such taps plus fifteen percent (15%), but in no case less than the cost of one inch (1") tap. The cost of furnishing a water meter shall be included in calculating the charges for taps. Taps up to one and one-half inch (1 ½") are brought to the curb line and shutoff valve place there. Taps larger than one and one-half inches (1 ½") - the shutoff is made at the main in the street. The service line from the main into the property shall be the responsibility of the customer. If a two inch (2") or larger tap is to be made with corporation and curb stop, the line tapped must be at least an eight inch (8") line. The hold to be drilled for such a tap cannot be drilled in a smaller size line. All taps over two inches (2") in size are made with sleeve and valve and shutoff in the street at the main.
(d) All commercial buildings construction water cost will be metered. A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee will be charged for residential construction water for each two-month period. When a final inspection of plumbing is made by the Health Department at a house or building, the Health Department will notify the city that house or building is ready for meter to be installed.
(e) All residential construction water must be taken from the service line and the use of hydrants for construction water is prohibited. A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will be charged for this unmetered water for a period not to exceed two months. Commercial construction water must be taken from the service line and the use of hydrants for construction water is prohibited. A fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) will be charged for this service.
(f) The user's fee will be required when a residential developer makes the water tap instead of the City in a new subdivision. All other residential taps must be made by City personnel or their designee.
All Others
To help offset the cost of inspections of 4", 6", 8", 10" and 12" water taps, as well as waterline
installations, chlorination of lines, a bacteria test fee will be based on twenty-five percent (25%) of total cost of tap. This does not include the cost of the meter. The meter will be a separate cost.
Example: 4-in. Tap Fee
4 in. Tap | $500.00 |
4 in. Tapping Valve | 442.00 |
Tapping Sleeve | 1,173.00 |
Valve Box | 82.00 |
Labor | 800.00 |
Misc. (testing, inspection, gravel, asphalt, etc.) | 500.00 |
3,497.00 | |
15% Availability Charge (Ord. 921.01) | 524.00 |
TOTAL | $4,021.00 |
25% Users fee (private lines) | $1,000.00 |
(25%) of total cost of tap | |
(g) All current customers located outside the City of Ontario shall pay a twenty-five percent (25%) additional charge to the regular water rates listed in this chapter and to the minimum metered usage tap fees and service charges.
(h) Any account that is still delinquent after final shut-off notice date will be placed on the shut-off list and will be charged fifty dollars ($50.00) administrative fee even if the water is not physically shut-off. If the water is shut off an additional fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be charged to have the water turned on.
(Ord. 22-36. Passed 7-13-22.)
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