(A) The owner, renter or lessee of a single lot, tract of land or subdivision which is not adjacent to a city distribution main, or which is adjacent to a main which is determined by the water division to be inadequate for the contemplated use, may apply to the water division for a water main to serve such property.
(B) The water superintendent shall approve or disapprove such application. If approved, the extension may be constructed by the city or by a contractor selected by the city, or the water superintendent may elect to allow the applicant to hire a contractor to make the extension. All such extensions shall be in dedicated streets or alleys or in easements granted to the city and readily accessible from a dedicated right of way. They may include, but not be limited to mains, fire hydrants, valves and other appurtenances determined necessary by the water division, and shall be constructed in accordance with standard specifications approved from time to time by the city council and in accordance with detailed plans prepared by the water division. The city shall determine the size main required for the area to be served, giving consideration to the requirements of adjacent land and the growth of the city. The applicant shall not be required to pay or contribute towards the cost of more than 12 inches of the size of any main, which latter cost shall be determined by the water division.
(C) If the water main extension as to be constructed by the city or by a contractor to be selected by the city, the applicant shall deposit with the city in advance the estimated cost thereof, including cost of plans and specifications, materials, installation, inspection and administrative expense. Upon completion of the work, the actual cost shall be determined by the finance director.
(D) The city shall refund to the applicant any portion of the deposit which is in excess of such actual cost. In case the estimated charge paid by the applicant is less than the actual charge, the applicant shall pay to the city the difference between the estimated charge and the actual charge.
(E) If the water main extension is to be constructed by a contractor to be selected by the applicant, such main shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications and the detailed plans prepared by the water division. The applicant shall deposit with the city, in advance, the estimated cost of preparing the plans and specifications. Upon completion the finance director shall determine the actual cost thereof, and the applicant shall be either billed or refunded as above. Prior to construction of the extension, the applicant shall furnish a bond or cash deposit in the amount of the estimated cost of the extension, securing the applicant's agreement to construct the extension.
(F) When installed, connected and finally inspected, all water main extensions shall be deemed automatically offered to the city and upon acceptance by the water division shall become the property of the city.
(`64 Code, Sec. 33-63) (Ord. No. 1009)