Chapter 13.16
WATER SERVICE REGULATIONS

Sections:

13.16.010    Acceptance of application – Contract.

13.16.020    Additional contracts.

13.16.030    Rates, rules and regulations subject to change.

13.16.040    Notice of vacation of premises.

13.16.050    Water to be used only for stated purposes.

13.16.060    Right of city to make special contracts.

13.16.010 Acceptance of application – Contract.

In case the premises of the applicant for water service are connected as a result of his application being accepted, the application given in writing shall be considered as a contract in which the applicant agrees to abide by such rates, rules and regulations as are in effect at the time of signing the application or as may be adopted thereafter by the city, and to pay all bills promptly. (Ord. 164 § 3, 1953)

13.16.020 Additional contracts.

When a customer’s requirements for water are unusual or large or necessitate special or reserve equipment or special consideration, the city may require a contract for an extended period and may also require the person or customer to furnish security satisfactory to the city to protect the city against loss and to guarantee the performance of the provisions of the contract. (Ord. 164 § 3, 1953)

13.16.030 Rates, rules and regulations subject to change.

Except for special contracts, which specify the length of time to which the contract rate shall be extended, all rates, rules and regulations are subject to change or modification by the city without notice. (Ord. 164 § 3, 1953)

13.16.040 Notice of vacation of premises.

Each customer about to vacate any premises supplied with water service by the city shall give notice of his intended removal at least two days prior thereto, specifying the date and hour service is desired to be discontinued; otherwise he will be responsible for all water supplied to the premises until the city water department shall have notice of such removal. No remission of rates will be made for a period of less than 20 days from the date such notice is given. (Ord. 164 § 3, 1953)

13.16.050 Water to be used only for stated purposes.

No person supplied water from the city mains shall be entitled to use it for any other purpose than stated in the application, or supply in any way other persons or premises. (Ord. 164 § 3, 1953)

13.16.060 Right of city to make special contracts.

The city reserves the right to make special contracts, the provisions and conditions of which may be different from or have exceptions to the regular published schedules. Such special contracts shall be in writing and signed by the proper customer and the city. (Ord. 164 § 3, 1953)