(A) Generally. Application to have water turned on shall be made in writing to the Water Department, and shall contain an agreement by the applicant to abide by and accept all of the provisions of §§ 50.035 et seq. as conditions governing the use of the city water supply by the applicant.
(1981 Code, § 28-39)
(B) Cash deposit required; exception. A $100 cash deposit shall be made with each application for residential water service. The deposit for commercial service shall be $200 or a sum of at least twice the estimated monthly billing for the commercial service, whichever is higher. However, where an applicant for water service is the owner of the premises to be served, or has paid at least $1,000 upon principal on a real estate contract, no deposit shall be required. Notwithstanding the above deposit requirement, no deposit will be required if at least 2 years continuous satisfactory water utility payment record exists for the applicant. When service is permanently discontinued, the deposit, less any amount still due for service from the City Water Department shall be refunded without interest.
(1981 Code, § 28-40) (Am. Ord. 698, passed 5-11-1982; Am. Ord. 894, passed 10-12-1999)
(Ord. 604, passed 7-11-1972; Am. Ord. 619, passed 4-23-1974; Am. Ord. 656, passed 4-10-1979; Am. Ord. 684, passed 6-23-1981; Am. Ord. 972, passed 5-26-2011; Am. Ord. 992, passed 6-28- 2016)