(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
JOINT WATER BOARD (JWB). A joint water supply for the communities of Albertville, Hanover, and Saint Michael.
PERSON. Any individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, or entity, other than a political subdivision that is a member of the Joint Water Board or any employee, officer, agent, or representative of the Joint Water Board or any of its members acting in the line of duty and/or on behalf of the Board and/or its members.
WATER or JOINT WATER BOARD WATER. Water obtained from a hydrant or other water dispensing device owned and/or operated by the Joint Water Board or the city that is not controlled and/or operated by a Joint Water Board customer.
(B) Joint Water Board water may be obtained subject to the following:
(1) Any person desiring to take, use, or obtain Joint Water Board water shall make application for a water permit to the Joint Water Board on a form to be provided by the Joint Water Board.
(2) No water may be obtained unless a permit has been acquired therefor from the Joint Water Board. No permit shall be issued until the applicant submits the required application to the Joint Water Board.
(3) No person shall obtain water from the Joint Water Board at any source other than the Pumphouse hydrant located at 11100 50th Street, N.E., Albertville, Minnesota, unless otherwise specified on the permit. Water may only be obtained from the Pumphouse hydrant when a back flow valve provided by the Joint Water Board is properly installed and used.
(4) When a specified hydrant is permitted other than that which is located at the pumphouse, a hydrant meter and backflow prevention device must be used. A hydrant meter and backflow preventer can be rented from the JWB office. If a customer provides the BFP device and/or hydrant meter, a JWB representative must approve.
(5) Permits for JWB water use are subject to all applicable fees, as established from time to time by the JWB.
(C) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to the punishment provided for in § 50.99 and shall also reimburse the Joint Water Board for all costs incurred in remedying damage, including, but not limited to, contamination and “brown water” resulting from the violation. Each unauthorized taking of water shall constitute a separate offense. Conviction of a violation of this section shall not preclude the Joint Water Board or this political subdivision from pursuing any other recourse available at law.
(Ord. 82, passed 9-8-92) Penalty, see § 50.99