The cost of all water mains constructed or extended by the city, or by a contractor for the city, within the corporate limits of the city shall, to the extent of special benefits to lands and lots abutting upon any street, avenue, or alley, or part thereof, within which the main or lateral has been constructed, be assessed to such abutting lands and lots. Provided, water mains of the city may, with the consent of the City Council, be extended by and at the expense of an individual, firm, or corporation for the purpose of providing water service to an area within the corporate limits of the city, or an area outside of and not subject at that time to being brought within the corporate limits of the city, either by voluntary action of the owner or by annexation.
(Ord. 1116, passed 2-25-1957; Ord. 1873, passed - -1970)