(A) All taps for water service in the mains of the waterworks system shall be made under the direct authority and supervision of the Waterworks Superintendent. Applications for new water service shall be made to the Office Manager of the utility at least 72 hours, which does not include weekends in advance of the time service is desired.
(B) When there is any change in consumer, tenant or owner of any premises connected to the water system the office of the utility shall be notified at once, and any new consumer shall make application for service immediately.
(C) When any consumer fails to notify the utility of a change in ownership or occupancy of any premises, such consumer shall continue to be liable to the utility for all charges accruing until such time as the utility is notified that the utility cancels the consumer's contract; this clause shall not preclude the utility from also demanding from the new consumer, the payment of all or any such charges which shall be unpaid at the time of the demand that accrued since the last reading of the meter.
(D) Before service shall be granted to any applicant a deposit in an amount equal to a two-months' usage being estimated by the Waterworks Superintendent must be paid at the office of the utility. Deposits may be required of commercial or industrial water consumers, the amount of deposit to be determined by the Board of Works. The maximum deposit required of any domestic consumer shall not exceed two times the estimated average bill for water services, with the total sum not to exceed $50.
(E) When service has been terminated for reason of non-payment, the Water Utility Superintendent shall at his or her discretion, require an additional deposit of a sum equal to his or her estimate of the two-months' usage, from the consumer before re-opening the service.
(1992 Code, § 13.04.060) (Ord. 1969-24, passed 2-3-1970; Am. Ord. 1973-7, passed 4-3-1973; Am. Ord. 2005-22, passed 11-15-2005)