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CITY CODE of SIDNEY, MONTANA
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TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
TITLE 3 DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER 1 WATER SERVICE AREA
CHAPTER 2 POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 3 FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 4 JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 5 WASTEWATER SYSTEM DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 5A REGULATION OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM
CHAPTER 6 RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 7 NONRESIDENT WATER AND SEWER SERVICE
CHAPTER 8 PUBLIC UTILITY RULES
TITLE 4 BUILDING REGULATIONS
TITLE 5 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 POLICE REGULATIONS
TITLE 7 FIRE REGULATIONS
TITLE 8 HEALTH AND SANITATION
TITLE 9 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
TITLE 10 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
TITLE 11 ZONING REGULATIONS
TITLE 12 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
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3-1-24: APPEAL PROCEDURE:
Any person who considers a decision rendered by the public works director regarding extension of the water supply system to be unfair, inequitable or unreasonable may apply to the city council for reconsideration of said decision within thirty (30) days of the date of such decision. Such person shall clearly state the facts and grounds of the complaint in writing to the city council at that time. The council shall then cause appropriate investigation and report to be made by a duly authorized representative of the city council and shall consider each and all such complaints, reports and recommendations so submitted. The city council shall have the right to order a public hearing as to any such matter, and if convinced that the public works director has made an unfair, inequitable or unreasonable decision, the city council may by resolution make appropriate adjustments to the matter in question. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
3-1-25: METERS REQUIRED:
The city shall provide five-eighths by three-quarters inch (5/8" x 3/4") meters for water service pipes of persons using water from the water supply system of the city. Larger meters shall be paid for by the owner or user. Such meters shall be installed on said service pipes in such manner and place as may be prescribed by the director of public works or his authorized representative.
No meters shall be placed in service nor recognized as standard meters within the city unless approved by the public works department. The public works director or his representatives shall prescribe the size of meter to be placed on each service pipe, and no person shall place any other meter on any service pipe, save and except standard meters as herein prescribed and of the size as prescribed by the public works department. All meters heretofore or hereafter installed shall be equipped with a remote read meter reading device approved by the public works department enabling the reading of the meter from the exterior of the premises served. The public works department is hereby authorized to establish uniform rates for the installation and rental of such remote read meter reading devices, such charges to be paid by the owner of the premises served by such device.
No water meter shall be installed save and except by a plumber, duly licensed under the laws of the state or by the department of public works, and no person other than one acting under the authority and direction of said department shall open, repair or interfere with any water meter. Such meters are owned by the city and are furnished to consumers and set in place without charge, provided proper receptacles are provided for them and the service pipes are suitably arranged. All meters installed within the city shall be provided with a cutoff valve on each side of said meter so that any meter may be removed for the purpose of testing and a bypass placed in the service pipe for the purpose of supplying the consumer with water during the testing of said meter.
Consumers supplied by meter shall take every responsible precaution to protect the same from injury or damage by frost or other cause and shall be liable for all injury to meters. If from any cause the meter fails to register correctly, the charge to the consumer shall be at the rate used for the corresponding period of the month previous, or if for any reason the rate for the corresponding period of the previous month cannot be justly applied, the rate shall be equitably adjusted by the department of public works. For the testing of each meter at the request of the property owner, if the meter is found defective, no charge will be assessed. If the meter is in good working order and registering properly, the property owner shall be charged for two (2) hours of the operator's time. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 486, 3-17-2008; Ord. 556, 12-1-2014; Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
3-1-26: WATER TO BE TURNED ON BY AUTHORIZED PERSON:
Water may be turned on at the stopcock only by an authorized employee of the city. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
3-1-27: SEPARATE STOPCOCK REQUIRED:
Service pipes must be so arranged that the supply for each separate house or premises may be controlled by a separate stopcock placed at a point designated by the department of public works, and the owner or agent of said property will be held responsible for all bills for water used through said service. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
3-1-28: OWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVICE PIPES; COST:
The service pipe within and without the premises and through its entire length to the tap in the city water main, together with the stopcock and box must be laid, kept in repair and protected from freezing at the expense of the owner, who shall be responsible for all damages resulting from leaks and breaks. No claims shall be made against the city on account of the breaking of any service pipes or apparatus or for the failure in supply of water. When there is a leak in the street and it is doubtful whether the water is from a break in the city main or from a private service pipe, employees of the public works department shall determine which it is from. If the leak is found to be from the main the public works department will make all repairs, but if it is from the service pipe, the owner of the property or agent will be notified and must immediately take charge of the excavation, repair the leak, replace the street and be responsible for all damages which may result. In case the agent or owner does not make repairs at once, the public works department will proceed, and all bills for labor and materials will become a charge against said property and shall be collected from the owner or agent. In the event such bill is not paid, the enforcement of payment thereof will be performed in the same manner as the payment of bills for water usage. Also, if during water main or meter replacement or repair, a property is found to have a service pipe made of lead or other unapproved material, the service pipe must be replaced. Lead pipe will not be reconnected to the main. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
3-1-29: RATES TO BE CHARGED WHEN WATER TURNED ON; WHEN DUE:
Water charges at the established rate as approved by the City of Sidney City Council will be charged against the property from the date on which the water is turned on until the date on which the water is turned off, but no charge will be made nor water furnished for less than one-half (1/2) the monthly rate. No abatement of water charges shall be allowed by reason of removal from the premises, disuse or diminished use of water, frozen pipes or vacancy of premises, unless approval is given at the time of such removal or disuse by the public works department.
All bills for water, whether by flat rate or meter, are due and payable at the office of the public works department on the first day of each month and will become delinquent on the tenth day of the month. Owners of property served are responsible for all water and service charges. Payments will be accepted from tenants, but that will not relieve the owner of primary responsibility. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
3-1-30: WHEN SERVICE DISCONTINUED:
Failure to pay for water and service charges or violation of any of the rules and regulations contained in this chapter shall be grounds for discontinuance of water service. Service shall be discontinued in accordance with rules and regulations provided by the public service commission of the state. Any person notified that their service will be discontinued shall be entitled to meet with the city water clerk to present any facts or circumstances that they believe justify their failure to pay water or service charges or other violation of rules and regulations. Any person not satisfied with the determination made by the water clerk after such meeting shall have the right to appeal such decision to the city council in the same manner as set forth for appeals of water service determinations as contained in this chapter. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
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