(A) (1) The city shall not bear the costs of installing gas mains within a platted residential subdivision; commercial installations; or industrial installation, either inside or outside the corporate limits.
(2) Any person, firm or corporation requesting main installations may enter into a contract with a private contractor approved by the city for the installation of gas main pursuant to plans and specifications presented to and approved by the city. If a private contractor is used for the installation of a gas main, the applicant shall pay to the city its costs incurred with respect to the inspection and monitoring of the installation of such gas mains by the private contractor. The charge is payable at the time the application for gas service is approved. The installation shall be inspected and approved by the city prior to initiating gas service. After approval of the installation, the city shall accept maintenance of the gas system.
(B) Or, if requested by the applicant, the city will provide the applicant with the total estimated cost to the city to install the gas main. The estimated cost shall include all materials, labor, equipment, engineering and related items required to complete the gas 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 gas service is approved.
(C) Extension of mains and services outside the city limits shall be subject to special approval of the city and shall be subject to all of the rules and regulations and provisions as provided herein or as may be amended. All mains, lines and equipment shall be constructed by the city and immediately become the property of the city.
(D) This section applies to mains. Charges for service lines are stated in other provisions of the city code.
(E) The charges provided for in this section shall be effective as of June 1, 2002 and thereafter.
(1993 Code, § 38-2-31) (Ord. 726, passed 2-3-1986; Am. Ord. 845, passed 9-3-1991; Am. Ord. 863, passed 7-20-1992; Am. Ord. 1044, passed 6-16-1997; Am. Ord. 1226, passed 5-20-2002)