(A) The city shall not be required to extend service within the city limits, a distance of more than 100 feet per customer and only then when sufficient funds are available in excess of those required for the proper operation of the system. Extension of mains and service outside of the city limits shall be subject to approval of the Council and shall be also subject to all of the rules and regulations and provisions as provided herein or as may be amended.
(B) Where service is desired when funds for extensions are not available and/or when the distance is in excess of the 100 feet per customer noted above, such extension can be made if the applicant will deposit with the city, the estimated cost of making the extension, less 100 feet, when funds are available, or the entire amount when funds are not available. The amounts so deposited shall be refunded to such consumer or consumers within a period of five years at the rate of 25% of each monthly billing until the total deposited has been refunded. Such deposit shall be interest-free. In the event that the amount deposited is greater or less than the actual cost of the extension, such excess or deficiency shall be corrected prior to giving service.
(C) Deposits made under the provisions of this section shall not exempt the applicant from the payment of all other charges required by the Code.
(D) Amounts received by the city for such extensions shall be deposited in the Meter Deposit Fund and payments for refunds shall likewise be paid from the same fund.
(1975 Code, § 17.25) (Ord. 80-6, passed 9-17-1980)