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§ 52.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   MAIN. Any pipe other than a supply or service pipe that is used for the purpose of carrying water to and dispersing the same in the municipality.
   SEPARATE PREMISES. More than one consumer procuring water from the same service or supply pipe. The second premises may be a separate dwelling, apartment, building or structure used for a separate business.
   SERVICE PIPE. Any pipe extending from the shut-off, stop box or curb cock at or near the lot line to and beyond the property line of the consumer to the location on the premises where the water is to be dispersed.
   SUPPLY PIPE. Any pipe tapped into a main and extending from there to a point at or near the lot line of the consumer’s premises where the shut-off, stop box or curb cock is located.
(Prior Code, § 3-102)
§ 52.02 OPERATING AND FUNDING.
   The municipality owns and operates the Municipal Water Department. The governing body, for the purpose of defraying the cost of the care, management and maintenance of the Municipal Water Department, may each year levy a tax not exceeding the maximum limit prescribed by state law on the actual valuation of all real estate and personal property within the corporate limits that is subject to taxation. The revenue from said tax shall be known as the Water Fund and shall remain in the custody of the Municipal Clerk-Treasurer. The governing body shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations for the sanitary and efficient management of the Water Department. The governing body shall set the rates to be charged for services rendered by ordinance and shall file a copy of the rates in the office of the Municipal Clerk-Treasurer for public inspection during office hours.
(Prior Code, § 3-101)
Statutory reference:
   Similar provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 17-531, 17-534 and 19-1305
§ 52.03 CONSUMER APPLICATION.
   Every person or persons desiring a supply of water must make application therefor to the Municipal Clerk-Treasurer, who may require any applicant to make a service deposit in such amount as has been set by the governing body and placed on file at the office of the Municipal Clerk-Treasurer. Water may not be supplied to any house or private service pipe except upon the order of the governing body.
(Prior Code, § 3-103)
Statutory reference:
   Similar provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-537
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