(A) Every person or persons desiring gas service must make application therefor to the Municipal Clerk. Every applicant shall give the Municipal Clerk sufficient time to verify prior utility history with the applicant’s former provider, if any.
(B) Gas services shall be connected within three days after receipt of the deposit described below. Any applicant having a prior utility record that is satisfactory and not delinquent shall be required to make a service deposit in the amount of $50 for said service. Any applicant with an unsatisfactory or delinquent prior utility record, or no prior utility history, shall be required to make a service deposit in the amount of $150 for said service. Landlords who own more than two premises within the municipality shall not be required to pay more than one deposit.
(C) Said deposit shall be refunded upon termination of the service at the request of the applicant upon moving and vacating the premises if the utility payments are not, at that time, in arrears.
(D) Gas may not be supplied to any house or building except upon the order of the Municipal Clerk.
(E) Nothing herein shall be construed to obligate the municipality to supply gas service to non-residents. The municipal gas supply system shall not supply gas services to any person or entity outside of the corporate limits without special permission from the governing body; provided, that the entire cost of wire, installation, and other expenses shall be paid by the consumer.
(Ord. 696, passed 8-26-2024)