As used in this chapter:
COMMODITY CHARGE. The cost associated with providing water to the users. The COMMODITY CHARGE is the actual budget cost of the operation, maintenance and repair divided by the estimated number of gallons to be produced for delivery to the users.
DEPARTMENT. The Department of Public Works.
DIRECTOR. The Director of the Department of Public Works, or his or her designee.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, association, public or private corporation or public agency or instrumentality.
PREMISES. Each lot or parcel of land, building or unit connected to the water supply system.
READINESS TO SERVE CHARGE. The charge that covers the cost necessary to keep the water supply system in good operating condition, other overhead costs and is the amount of the minimum bill.
REU. Residential equivalent unit, and is equal to 7333 gallons of metered water usage per month. An REU is the average use of a residence as established by recognized state and federal standards.
TREASURER. The Treasurer for the Village of Webberville or his or her designee.
USER. Any person who receives water from or benefits from the water supply system.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT. The Village President for the Village of Webberville, or his or her designee.
WATER MAIN. That part of the water distribution system located within easements or streets which supplies more than one water service line.
WATER SERVICE LINES. That part of the water distribution system connecting the water main with the premises served.
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM. The complete water supply system of the village, including all water mains, connections, pipes, meters, hydrants, wells, well houses, pumps, water storage facilities, transmission lines, water service lines and all water treatment facilities, plants, works, instrumentalities and properties used or useful in obtaining a water supply, treating and distributing the same for domestic, commercial, industrial, institutional and/or fire protection purposes, and all other appurtenances thereto, including all easements, rights and land for such easements, and including all extensions and improvements thereto which may be acquired or constructed on behalf of current and future users of the water supply system.
(Ord. 211, passed 11-8-2010)