A. Written Application: Any person desiring a water supply from the city waterworks shall make a written or printed application at the office of the city clerk. (1973 Code § 13.08.010)
B. Contents: Each application for water service shall give the name of the plumber selected to introduce the water to the premises of the consumer; give the location, kind of building, the number of families occupying the building, and the entire area of ground to be supplied; and fully and truly state the purpose for which the water is to be used. The applicant will be required to provide a copy of a government-issued identification such as a current driver's license. (1973 Code § 13.08.020; amd. 2001 Code)
C. Agreement Of Compliance: Each application for water service shall contain an agreement that the applicant will be governed by the rules and regulations prescribed by the city council for the control of the water supply.
D. Signatures: Each application for water service shall be signed by the owner of the premises for which the water is wanted or by his duly authorized attorney. (1973 Code § 13.08.040)
E. Connection Fees: Each application for water service shall be accompanied by the prescribed fees for making service connection. (1973 Code § 13.08.050)
F. Approval: Each application for water service shall be approved by the public works director. (1973 Code § 13.08.020; amd. 2001 Code)
G. Deposit Requirements - New Service; Residential And Commercial: All new residential and commercial service connections shall be charged a refundable deposit as set forth in the City of Yerington Fee Schedule by resolution of the City Council.
H. Deposit Requirement When Service Has Been Disconnected For Non-Payment; Residential and Commercial: All customers who have had their service disconnected for non-payment shall be required to pay a refundable deposit set forth in the City of Yerington Fee Schedule by resolution of the City Council.
I. Refund Of Deposit:
1. The customer making the deposit may request a refund provided the customer has timely paid all required utility payments for twelve (12) months.
2. Upon voluntary termination of services, the City shall:
a. If the customer pays the entire balance owed on the account within thirty (30) calendar days of the "final" bill, return the entire deposit to the address provided by the customer; or
b. At the customer's request, apply the deposit against the balance on the final bill. If the final bill is less than the deposit, the remaining balance shall be forwarded to the customer at the address provided.
3. If services are terminated for non-payment, the City retains the right to apply any deposit against that account. The customer will be charged a new deposit upon seeking reconnection or a new service at another address.
4. Requests for refunds of deposit must be made in writing to City Hall. The City Clerk shall be responsible to verify whether the requirements of division (1) are met. If the requirements are met, the City Clerk shall issue a refund check to the customer within thirty (30) calendar days of the written request. If the customer failed to meet the requirements for a refund, the City Clerk shall issue a letter to the customer explaining the reason for the denial.
5. In the event a customer, who made a deposit on their account, subsequently dies prior to a refund, the deposit shall first be applied against the outstanding water bill, if any. Any remaining balance shall then be refunded to the customer's next of kin as determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction or upon valid proof of next of kin. (Ord. 19-01, 1-13-20)