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Upon the annexation of any territory to the City all water lines in streets and thoroughfares therein shall become a part of the water system of the City without compensation to any person, firm or corporation who has installed such water lines or paid for the same, and any annexation is upon the condition herein set forth.
(1952 Code § 27-2-3)
Upon annexation as aforesaid no person, firm or corporation who shall claim any compensation or damage for the installation of water pipes installed in any highway or thoroughfare in such territory, shall be entitled to receive water through such water lines or any other service from the Division of Water if the Mayor shall so determine.
(1952 Code § 27-2-4; Ord. 152-57)
Any claim for compensation for water lines so installed shall be filed with the Department of Law, and no adjustment of the same shall be made unless authorized by a court of competent jurisdiction; but nothing in this chapter shall be construed to grant to any such person, firm or corporation any right in addition to that which they now may have.
(1952 Code § 27-2-5)
Each application for the extension of a water line outside the City limits shall be accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00), as a minimum charge to reimburse the Division of Water for costs incurred in making studies necessary to determine that plans, specifications and materials to be used in the construction of the water line extension, meet the requirements of the Division of Water, and for making the studies necessary to the effect of such extension upon the waterworks system in service, and the engineering feasibility of such extension and reporting on the same. The one hundred dollar ($100.00) fee shall be a minimum charge. Any additional costs incurred, equal to direct labor and material costs plus current additives and overhead, shall be paid before the extension is approved.
(1952 Code § 27-2-6; Ord. 103-70)