(A) Every person or persons desiring water service must make application therefore 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) Utility 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 $25 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) Water 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 water service to non-residents. The municipal electrical system shall not supply water 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. 694, passed 8-26-2024)