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All meters put in by the authority shall be and remain the property of the authority and are not to be removed unless the use of current on the premises is entirely stopped and the service connection discontinued or abandoned. In all cases where meters are lost, injured or broken by carelessness or negligence on the part of the owners or occupants of the premises, they shall be replaced by the authority and the costs charged against the owners or occupants. In the event of the meter getting out of order or failing to register properly, the consumer shall be charged on an estimate based on average monthly consumption during the last three (3) months the same was in good order or from what may be the most reliable at the command of the authority.
It is unlawful for any owner or person connected with the electrical system to disconnect from the system unless he shall have first made a request, in writing if so required by the authority, that the service of electrical current to the premises be discontinued and shall pay all arrearages in excess of the deposit amount due for the use of electrical current on the premises. When current has been cut off from any premises upon application of the owner or occupant of the premises, or for nonpayment of charges, or for any other cause, it is unlawful to again connect such premises except upon application to and by the authority.
A. The authority reserves the right, at all times, without notice, to shut off current for light and power in the event it is found necessary on account of repairs, extensions, nonpayment of rates, noncompliance with applicable codes, or any other reason, and the authority shall not be responsible for any stoppages or interruptions in the supply or current or for any other damages resulting from the shutting off.
B. Electrical service may be cut off and service discontinued for any user of electricity from the City electric system for any of the following reason:
1. Violation of any ordinance provision relating to the electric system or violation of any ordinance provision or any provision of any code adopted by reference relating to electricity and electrical fixtures;
2. Any act or omission in regard to the electrical system or the use of electricity which jeopardizes the public health or safety, creates a public nuisance, or interferes with the rights of others; or
3. Failure to pay a utility bill or other proper charge in connection with the utilities by the time the bill becomes delinquent.
110-171 City Policy Established
110-172 Electric Line Construction
110-173 Rebate For Subdivisions
110-174 Annexation
110-175 Meter Boxes
110-176 Administration
110-177 Repealer
110-178 Electrical Trench Detail
110-179 Transformer Pad Detail
Editor's note- This subdivision is from Purcell Public Works Authority Resolution No. 99-P04, adopted on March 1, 1999.
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