(A) Schedule. The rate due and payable to the city by each water user within the city for water taken will be charged per 1,000 gallons, payable periodically, subject, however, to a minimum charge to each water user for each period during which water service is furnished. This minimum charge represents a basic facility and service cost inherent in operation of the water system. The charges are set by resolution of the City Council on an annual basis in § 36.02 of this code of ordinances. For services unable to be metered, usage charges will be billed by the average sage per month per occupant.
(B) Estimates. In case the meter is found to have stopped or to be operating in a faulty manner, the amount of water used will be estimated in accordance with the amount used previously in comparable periods of the year.
(C) Billing. Where service is for less than a full billing period, the charge will be prorated.
(D) Automatic sprinkler system. Where a connection is made to an automatic building sprinkler system for standby service only, on either municipal or private water mains, a charge for the service will be made on an annual basis in the amount set by § 36.02 of this code of ordinances. These rates apply in all cases where automatic sprinklers are installed and where fire gates and other outlets are sealed.
(E) Special contract. Rates due and payable by each water user located beyond the territorial boundaries of the city will be determined by special contract.
(F) Minimum rates apply. Where a service pipe is connected to the curb stop and laid into the building with no intention of connection to the building piping for use immediately, the minimum rates and charges set in division (A) above apply.
(G) Installation. A meter must be installed on the street valve in the house regardless of whether inside piping is connected.
(H) Continuance. If a water customer elects to discontinue the use of the municipal water system, the regular or minimum charge continues until such date as the service pipe is excavated and disconnected at the curb stop.
(Prior Code, § 715.49)