(a) As used in this section, proper proof of ownership shall apply to residential water customers only and means either the original or photocopy of the owner's deed or similar document setting forth the ownership of the property to be served which designates the grantee or grantees named in such deed who are also listed as the current owner or owners of record in the office of the Fulton County Recorder. Owner as used herein shall not mean Land Contract Vendee.
(b) All applications for water service shall be made in writing in the form of a contract approved by the Law Director between the City of Wauseon and the record title owner as evidenced by proof of ownership. The City, upon written request of the property owner, may bill for water and/or sewer charges directly to the occupant of the residence where such residence is properly metered.
(c) Proof of proper ownership shall be presented within five days after application for water service and subsequent signing of a contract between the City and the owners. If proof of ownership is not received, the City shall be under no obligation to continue water service with the owner and/or shall not be required to begin water service.
(1) In the event the record owner of the property requesting water service is a corporation, partnership, association or other entity, the application for water service shall be signed by a duly authorized officer of the entity who has actual or apparent authority to bind the corporation, partnership, association or other entity.
(d) The direct billing shall in no way relieve the property owner of his personal responsibility for payment of all water service furnished to the premises.
(Ord. 1991-33. Passed 9-16-91.)