From and after the effective date of this section (Resolution 587-1954, passed February 3, 1954), water mains shall not be installed for service to private water consumers at the expense of the city, but if a water main is installed on an assessment basis, the city may pay its share of such assessment, as allowed or fixed by law.
(`82 Code, § 1040.14) (Res. 587-1954, passed 2-3-54)