(A) From fire hydrants.
(1) Metered service from fire hydrants may be provided for limited periods upon proper applica-tion, subject to the approval of the Director and to all permit requirements of this subchapter of the code. Applicants shall be required to pay for service the actual cost of installing, maintaining, repairing, and removing the meter and appurtenant piping; the actual cost of making any changes in location; the regular established monthly service charge for the installed meter; water used at two times the highest rate established pursuant to § 52.016 herein; and overhead costs as determined by the Finance Director.
(2) Prior to the installation of the temporary meter and service, the applicant shall pay a fee to the city. The amount of the fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
(3) All flow of water from the fire hydrant shall be controlled by means of the approved auxiliary valve, unless otherwise specifically authorized by the Director. When such authorization has been granted, the hydrant shall only be operated with an approved spanner wrench.
(4) Any person using a fire hydrant without authorization shall pay to the city a fee set by resolution, in addition to the estimated cost of water that was used and the cost of any repairs needed due to improper operation of the hydrant.
(B) Other. Whenever it is not possible or practical to provide temporary metered service from a fire hydrant, a temporary metered connection may be made to any existing water facility at the discretion of the Director. The conditions of service and application procedures shall be determined by the Director. The City Council shall set the charge for such service by resolution.
(C) Unmetered. For temporary service, where in the opinion of the Director, it is not practical to meter, then the Director shall estimate by any reasonable method the quantity of water served and shall determine a fair and equitable charge therefor. For all unmetered service, however, a minimum charge shall be required. Such minimum charge shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 993, passed 12-18-95)