Connections to public fire hydrants are prohibited unless a use permit is issued by the city. The applicant shall pay a use permit fee as set by board resolution from time to time prior to issuance. The city may require installation of a hydrant meter, in which case the applicant will be required to deposit an amount adequate to cover the cost of furnishing, installing and removing the service connection. Upon discontinuance of service, a refund will be made, the difference between the amount deposited and costs after allowance for salvaged materials. When use of a hydrant connection is for a short period of time and installation of a meter is not practical, charges will be in accordance with the rate schedule then in effect. Use of a hydrant for construction water in subdivision development shall be permitted without charge above the established rates as stated in the rate schedule. Applicants for connections to fire hydrants shall designate the period of time and purposes and which rate is to be used.
The city may discontinue the supply and remove its equipment at the expiration of the period so designated or if the supply is used for any purpose other than designated by the applicant. The supply is subject to limitations as to rate of flow and time of use. The city will install all equipment necessary for the connection and no water will be used until such equipment is installed.
In the event that a connection is made to a fire hydrant without authority to do so, in addition to any criminal penalty, the user shall be required to pay such sum as set by board resolution from time to time for each day of use prior to issuance of the permit. (Ord. 160, 9-24-1991)