§ 61.25. Temporary meter permits.

(a)

Signed application and agreement required. Before rendering temporary water service, the city shall require a signed permit application and agreement for service. Said application shall be made on forms furnished by the city and shall constitute an agreement by the customers to abide by the utility's rules and policies for such service, and shall be tendered only by the duly authorized agents of the firm, partnership, association or corporation requesting service.

(b)

Permit period. Each permit shall allow for temporary metered water usage for up to 180 consecutive days. Permits may be extended in 180-day increments at the sole discretion of the city.

(c)

Permit Fees. Any applicant requesting temporary water service for up to 180 days shall be required to pay fees based on the size of the meter as follows:

Meter Size	Refundable Deposit	Installation Fees	Collected at Time of Application for Service
5/8 " × ¾"	$206.00	$251.00	$457.00
1"	$285.00	$257.00	$542.00
2"	$742.00	$303.00	$1,045.00
3"	$2,436.00	$686.00	$3,122.00
4"	$2,885.00	$686.00	$3,571.00
6"	$5,198.00	$744.00	$5,942.00
8"	$9,141.00	$1,139.00	$10,280.00
10"	$13,288.00	$1,553.00	$14,841.00
Rates for meters above 10" are to be determined at time of application for service.

 

(d)

Temporary meter relocation fees. Permittees may request the relocation of a specific permitted temporary meter if it is to be relocated within the boundaries of the property for which it originally provided service. A $60.00 fee shall be charged for the relocation of each temporary meter.

(e)

Permit time extensions. Permittees are responsible for monitoring their permit's expiration date. A permittee may request permit time extension in 180-day increments. If a time extension is not requested, the city will remove the permitted temporary meter assemblies on the 181st day after the original date of installation (the permit date).

A $60.00 fee shall be charged for each 180-day permit time extension.

(f)

Termination of service. Temporary meter permittees who no longer need service from a permitted temporary meter are responsible for contacting city to request that the assembly be removed. Upon termination of the temporary meter assembly's use, the city will evaluate the assembly's condition. Damage resulting from a permittee's negligent use or misuse of any assembly will result in the city retaining the full amount of the permittee's deposit.

(g)

Monthly billings required. The City shall perform monthly temporary meter readings. The following rates and fees shall apply to the monthly usage billings for temporary meters.

Temporary Meter Size	BFC
5/8 " × ¾"	$11.30
1"	$23.24
2"	$66.98
3"	$121.11
4"	$187.44
6"	$371.68
8"	$592.86
10"	$1,196.13

 

Plus gallonage rate per 1,000 gallons according to the Block 1 rates then in effect.

(h)

Refundable Deposit. In the event of loss, theft or vandalism, the refundable deposit is forfeited.

(Ord. 08-35, § 2, 5-12-08; Am. Ord. 08-87, § 7, passed 9-22-08; Am. Ord. 10-44, § 5, passed 7-12-10; Am. Ord. 11-66, § 8, passed 9-12-11; Am. Ord. 12-48, § 12, 9-24-12; Ord. No. 13-51, § 7, 9-23-13; Ord. No. 14-61, § 1, 9-22-14; Ord. No. 16-61, § 1, 9-26-16; Ord. No. 17-63, § 6, 9-25-17; Ord. No. 18-39, § 6, 9-24-18)