13.16.060 - Application for new service—Installation fees; ownership and maintenance of equipment; meters; installation; subdivided property.

(a)

All applications for a new water service shall be made on the forms furnished by the city and shall be signed by the applicant.

(b)

In addition to any other information required, such application shall show the true name of the applicant, the address of the property to be served, a true and accurate description of the area to be served, and the size of the service requested.

(c)

Each application shall be accompanied by an installation fee in the amount as estimated to be the proximate cost of such installation together with any additional fee or charges provided for in this chapter.

(d)

Charges collected for installation of services and meters shall constitute a service fee; and the service pipe, water meter and appurtenances installed shall remain at all times the property of the city. Such facilities shall be maintained, repaired and renewed by the city when rendered unserviceable through ordinary wear and tear; provided that, where replacements, repairs or adjustments are rendered necessary by an act, negligence or carelessness of the consumer or his representative, any expense caused to the city thereby shall be charged against and be collected from the consumer.

(e)

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, all water delivered by the city shall be delivered through approved meters installed by the city.

(f)

Service pipes will be installed from the main to a point inside the curb lines where a meter and appurtenances will be installed. Installation and maintenance of all pipes on the property side of the meter shall be the responsibility of the consumer.

(g)

When property is subdivided, the service connection shall be considered as belonging to the lot or parcel of land which it directly enters.

(Ord. 246 §1(part), 1977).