(A) Any person, firm or corporation requesting non-standard electrical service may enter into a contract with a private contractor approved by the city for the installation of electric service pursuant to plans and specifications presented to and approved by the city. If a private contractor is used for the installation of electric service, the applicant shall pay to the city its costs incurred with respect to the inspection and monitoring of the installation of such electrical services by the private contractor. The charge is payable at the time the application for electric service is approved. The installation shall be inspected and approved by the city prior to initiating electric service. After approval of the installation, the city shall accept maintenance of the electrical service equipment up to and including the meter.
(B) Or, if requested by the applicant, the city will provide the applicant with the total estimated cost to the city to install the electrical service. The estimated cost shall include all materials, labor, equipment, engineering and related items required to complete the electrical installation. The applicant may authorize the city to complete the installation and the charge shall be paid by the applicant at the time the application for electric service is approved.
(Ord. 1059, passed 3-2-1998; Am. Ord. 1301, passed 6-21-2004)