A. Every applicant for water service must satisfactorily establish his credit with the department or deposit with the department an amount deemed sufficient to guarantee payment of all moneys that it is estimated will become due and payable to it from the applicant during two average billing periods.
B. A cash deposit will normally be required as follows:
1. If the applicant is not the owner of the property to be served and the owner does not guarantee payment of all charges and fees of the department; and
2. If the application is for temporary service; and
3. If the applicant is indebted to the city for water department fees or charges or otherwise, which indebtedness has been allowed to become delinquent under circumstances which indicate a lack of financial responsibility.
C. Deposits made with the department as provided in this section shall be refunded upon the termination of service, but only to the extent of the excess remaining after satisfying all amounts owing to the city by the depositor.
(Ord. 596 § 2 (part), 1966: prior code § 21.04.055)