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§ 53.27 RECONNECTION CHARGES.
   In the event that service has been discontinued because of nonpayment of any bill or for another cause beyond the control of the City Waterworks, and service is again requested, the user shall pay a service charge in the amount set out if § 53.23(G) prior to reconnection of water service.
('74 Code, § 50.12) (Ord. 1357, passed 4-1-46; Am. Ord. 98-5, passed 4-13-98; Am. Ord. 2003-12, passed 10-13-03)
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 53.40 ACCESS TO PREMISES BY CITY.
   Properly authorized agents of the City Waterworks shall have the right to enter upon the premises of the user, with reasonable notice and at reasonable times, for the purpose of inspecting, repairing, or replacing the lines or appliances of the City Waterworks used in connection with the service or removing the same on the termination of the contract or discontinuance of the service.
('74 Code, § 50.14) (Ord. 1357, passed 4-1-46; Am. Ord. 98-5, passed 4-13-98; Am. Ord. 99-8, passed 8-23-99)
§ 53.41 DISCONNECTION OF SERVICE.
   The City Waterworks reserves the right to shut off the supply of water without notice, for any of the following reasons:
   (A)   Emergency repairs;
   (B)   Want of adequate or potable water supply arising from any cause whatsoever;
   (C)   Interference or tampering with the curb cock, meter, or other appliance or connections located on the premises of the user by any unauthorized person;
   (D)   Failure to pay the water bill or otherwise comply with the terms of the contract with the City Waterworks for the provision of water.
   Termination of service shall not invalidate the contract of the user and the City Waterworks.
('74 Code, § 50.15(B)) (Ord. 1357, passed 4-1-46; Am. Ord. 98-5, passed 4-13-98; Am. Ord. 99-8, passed 8-23-99)
§ 53.42 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.
   The City Waterworks shall not be responsible in damages for any failure to supply water due to interruption in service caused by the following:
   (A)   Defective piping or appliances located on the user's side of the curb stop serving the user's premises;
   (B)   Termination of service as authorized by § 53.05(C);
   (C)   Interference of service as described in § 53.41;
   (D)   Interference of service resulting from the user's neglect or refusal to comply with applicable ordinances or for making alterations, extensions, and repairs without express permission of the City Waterworks; or
   (E)   Any other cause unless the failure or interruption is the direct result of an intentional act of the City Waterworks or its duly authorized agents.
('74 Code, § 50.15(A), (C)) (Ord. 1357, passed 4-1-46; Am. Ord. 98-5, passed 4-13-98)
§ 53.43 DELAYS IN SERVICE.
   Except for the payment of money, neither the City Waterworks nor the user shall be held liable for any failure or delay in performing any act required under the terms and conditions of this chapter or their contract when that failure or delay is caused by strikes, acts of God, unavoidable accidents, or other contingencies beyond the user's or City Waterworks control and when the failure occurs through no fault, neglect or omission on the part of the City Waterworks or the user.
('74 Code, § 50.22) (Ord. 1357, passed 4-1-46; Am. Ord. 98-5, passed 4-13-98)
§ 53.44 AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS.
   The city reserves the right to do the following:
   (A)   Change or amend any ordinances and rates for water service from time to time;
   (B)   Enact any additional ordinances as may be deemed essential to a more perfect protection of public interests;
   (C)   Impose additional restrictions as may be deemed proper;
   (D)   Make special rates to contractors, when appropriate; and
   (E)   Shut off water for non-payment of water rates, neglect or refusal to comply with applicable ordinances, or for making alterations, extensions, and repairs without express permission of the City Waterworks.
('74 Code, § 50.30) (Ord. 1357, passed 4-1-46; Am. Ord. 98-5, passed 4-13-98)
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