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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)
3-1-31: ACCESS TO BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY:
Agents of the public works department shall have access at all reasonable times and hours, upon notice, to all parts of any building or premises in which water is being delivered from the water mains of the city for the purpose of inspecting the condition of the pipes and fixtures and the manner in which the water is used and shall also have the right to remove the meters from premises for examination and tests when necessary. Such notice shall not be required in emergency situations. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
3-1-32: MAY SHUT OFF WATER FOR REPAIRS:
The department of public works reserves the right at any time without notice to shut the water off its mains for the purpose of making repairs or extensions, or for any other purpose, and no claim shall be made against the city by reason of the breakage of any service pipe or from any other damages that may result from shutting off the water. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
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