There is hereby created the city water and sewer department.
(1995 Code, sec. 17-1)
There shall be appointed by the city administrator with approval
by the city council a city employee who shall act as the “superintendent
of waterworks,” and such superintendent shall perform all duties
placed upon him by the city and such other duties prescribed by the
provisions of this article and the state statute.
(1995 Code, sec. 17-2)
Please refer to chapter 13 utilities, article 13.07 utility bills [sic], for additional information on the city’s utility billing policies.
(1)
Late fees.
(See body of full section).
(2)
Water and/or sewer connections.
(A)
The city may extend water and sanitary sewer mains in the streets,
alleys and utility easements in the city in order to permit connections
for those persons desiring water and sewer service. However, sewer
services are only available to those properties that are located within
the city limits. Water services will be available to the extent of
the certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) in accordance to
state law regarding the governance of CCN’s. Water rates in
the ETJ will be necessarily higher than those services provided within
the city limits due to the higher costs associated with providing
these services in the ETJ. The rates established by the city council
are as delineated in the schedule below.
(B)
The individual, corporation or partnership requesting the service
shall pay the city an amount equal to the cost of all materials, labor,
equipment and other costs to provide the requested extension. At any
time additional connections are made to the water and/or sewer mains,
the city may collect from the individual connecting to the main(s)
an amount equal to the proportional amount of footage of the connector’s
land abutting the sewer and/or water and repay the same to the original
requestor(s) of service or designated recipients.
(C)
New water customers, whether located inside the city limits or in
the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), shall be required to purchase
their new water meter(s) at the cost of the meter to the city plus
a one-time 15% administrative fee. All water meters installed, whether
by the city or not, shall be advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
compatible.
(3)
Residential service rates.
(A)
Residential water service rates.
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Volumetric Charge
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Rate per Gallon
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|---|---|
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2,001–5,000 gallons
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$7.06
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5,001–10,000 gallons
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$7.76
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10,001–100,000 gallons
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$8.13
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100,001+ gallons
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$8.79
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(B)
Residential meter tap and installation charges.
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Meter Size
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Tap and Meter Installation Fee
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|---|---|
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3/4" meter
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$600.00 plus meter cost*
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1" meter
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$800.00 plus meter cost*
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2" meter
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$1,000.00 plus meter cost*
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All meters > 2"
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To be installed by developer
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*Total meter cost is the cost of the meter to the city plus
15% administrative fee.
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(C)
Residential wastewater service rates.
(i)
All residential accounts, effective June 1, 2022, minimum service
charge: $12.00.
(ii)
Volumetric charge: effective June 1, 2022: $.0049 per gallon.
(iii)
Wastewater volumetric charges on residential accounts are billed
on the winter average consumption during the months of December, January
and February.
(D)
Additional residential service charges.
(E)
Multifamily dwellings, city homes and other multitenant accounts
served by one master meter will be billed a minimum water charge per
unit equal to the 3/4" residential base rate and the minimum service
charge for wastewater. The residential volumetric charges will apply
as normally scheduled on all master meter consumption for both water
and wastewater services, except that winter averaging will not be
applied to multifamily dwellings served by one master meter.
(F)
Out-of-city water service rates.
(i)
All residential and commercial water services outside the corporate
city limits will be charged 150% of the normal water rate inside the
city.
(ii)
If a rate increase is adopted for services inside the city limits
the rate increase shall immediately apply to those service connections
located outside the city limits.
(G)
Out-of-city residential wastewater service.
Unavailable
to residents outside the city limits.
(H)
Disconnection for delinquency; reconnection charge.
In the event any user or customer of such water and/or wastewater
system does not pay the applicable rates and charges, the city shall
cause disconnection of water and wastewater services to such user
or customer. Reconnection shall not occur until all fees and penalties
have been paid in full as delineated herein.
(I)
No free service.
No free service shall be allowed, nor
shall any employee of the city be authorized to make exceptions to
any payment schedule as outlined in this section. The city administrator
shall provide collection efforts for any outstanding balances for
water and/or wastewater services.
(J)
Meter tampering.
(i)
Any attempt to tamper, bypass, alter, damage a meter, or any other
action in order to attempt to receive water services without paying
for the actual amount used is illegal and will result in immediate
suspension of the water service and a fine not to exceed $500.00 for
each and every offense. A list of offenses shall include:
(ii)
All fines, charges and fees must be paid in full before water
service will be restored.
(K)
Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).
Effective immediately
upon availability and installation of AMI technology the city will
begin utilizing wireless data collection, remote monitoring of the
water system for peak performance and system failures, as well as,
irregularities in water usage to increase efficiency and lower operational
costs.
(Ordinance 2022-0721A adopted 7/21/22)
(a)
Meters.
All water shall be furnished on a metered basis
and a separate meter shall be installed for each family dwelling,
business establishment, or property served with water and sewer. There
shall be no dual connections or more than one user on a single meter
unless a separate meter is requested by a business for landscaping.
(b)
Application for water connection; deposit.
(1)
It shall be unlawful for any person to make any connection to the
mains or pipes of the waterworks system without first making application
to the city, stating fully the several and various uses for which
water is desired. If the application is approved by the superintendent
of waterworks, a receipt will be issued upon payment of all deposits,
fees and charges established by the city council. Each individual
water line (service line) shall have its own cut-off valve installed
between the city’s meter and house or building for private use
and shall be maintained in good working order at all times. Service
will not be turned on without verification of working cut-off [valve].
[There shall be a] service charge to customers requesting water to
be turned off or on for repairs.
(2)
Any customer who desires service from the city water and/or wastewater
systems shall make application therefor to the city, and must pay
the required deposits at the time of application. All deposits shall
be held by the city, without payment of interest thereon, until such
service is terminated. Any unpaid balance owed to the city shall be
deducted from the deposit and the remainder shall be refunded to the
customer.
(3)
The city council shall, from time to time, establish by resolution
[ordinance] a schedule of deposits required of all customers receiving
water services.
(c)
Billing water charges.
On the first of each month, the
city shall mail a monthly bill to all customers of the city’s
water and wastewater systems. Payment shall be due on the fifteenth
(15th) of the month. A delinquent charge will be added to the total
amount if payment is made after the fifteenth (15th) of the month.
A delinquent notice will be mailed to all delinquent customers on
the sixteenth of the month. If payment is not received by the twenty-fifth
(25th) of the month, including penalties, the city may disconnect
service to the customer until all charges are paid.
(d)
Discontinuance of water service.
(1)
Water and/or garbage collection services may be discontinued for
any of the following reasons:
(A)
Failure of a customer or user of the waterworks system to pay a monthly
charge by the 25th day of the month shall be grounds for the city
to disconnect the service so supplied; and such service shall not
be resumed until the total amount due the city and the reconnection
fee for the water service has been collected, regardless of the amount
of the customer’s security deposit, with an additional charge
after normal working hours.
(B)
A finding by the superintendent of waterworks that such customer
is in violation of any of the acts prohibited by this article
(C)
If a customer is on the cut-off list for two (2) consecutive months
without payment, the water account will be closed and the deposit
will be applied toward the final bill.
(D)
Severe water leaks or sewer problems resulting in health hazard,
waste of water, etc.
(2)
The water superintendent has the authority to disconnect service
to any customer that has a problem with the water or sewer plumbing
if he determines it to be a health hazard or could cause a health
hazard. Service will be continued when the hazard has been eliminated.
(e)
Notice of disconnection.
Notice of disconnection of
water service shall consist of a mailing or hand delivery to the customer
at least ten (10) days prior to the date of disconnection.
(1995 Code, sec. 17-4; 1995 Code,
sec. 17-4(A); 1995 Code, sec. 17-4(C); 1995 Code, sec. 17-4(E); Ordinance 92-0702, sec. III, adopted 7/2/92; Ordinance 92-0702, sec. VI, adopted 7/2/92; Ordinance 14-1120C, sec. 2, adopted 11/20/14; Ordinance
16-0622A, sec. 3, adopted 6/22/16; Ordinance 16-0622A, sec.
4, adopted 6/22/16)
No free water or utility service shall be permitted, and to
the extent the city or any of its agencies or instrumentalities shall
avail themselves of the services and facilities provided by the waterworks
system, they shall pay therefor the same rates and charges as established
for other customers.
(1995 Code, sec. 17-5)
It shall be unlawful for any person to do, commit or assist
in the committing of any of the following acts:
(1)
To open or close any fire hydrant, gate valve or stop cock connected
with the waterworks system, or lift or remove the covers of any gate
valve or shut-offs thereof, without the permission of the superintendent
of waterworks, except in case of fire, and then under the direction
of officers of the fire department.
(2)
To interfere with, destroy, deface, injure or wantonly force open
any gate or door, or in any way whatsoever destroy, injure or deface
any part of any engine house, reservoir, standpipe, elevated tank,
building or buildings, or appurtenances, fences, trees, shrubs or
fixtures or property appertaining to the waterworks system.
(3)
To go upon or ascend the stairway or steps on any elevated water
storage tank or standpipe of the waterworks system, except by permission
of the waterworks superintendent and the city administrator.
(4)
To place any telegraph, telephone, electric light pole or any obstruction
whatsoever within three (3) feet of any fire hydrant.
(5)
To resort to any fraudulent device or arrangement for the purpose
of procuring water for himself or others from private connections
on premises contrary to the provisions of this code.
(6)
To place upon or about any fire hydrant, gate, valve or curb cock
connected with the waterworks system any object, material, debris
or structure of any kind or to interfere in any manner whatsoever
with any of the waterworks, or to turn on the water after service
has been disconnected.
(7)
To make or permit to be made any connections with the main, or service
pipes, or the waterworks system, or to turn on or use the water of
the system without first obtaining a permit therefor.
(8)
To remove any water meter that has been placed by the city, or to
in any manner change, interfere with or tamper with any water meter;
provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the
employees of the city when acting in their official capacity.
(9)
To install or maintain any utility bypass or connection between the
utility meter and the main source of supply, except as may be installed
upon written permission from the city and the utility company, if
any, furnishing such utility through a franchise granted by the city.
(10)
To use any utility after the same has been cut off by the city, its
agents or the utility company furnishing such utility under a franchise
granted by the city, without first having secured a new permit. The
discovery of an unauthorized bypass as above mentioned shall be prima
facie evidence that such bypass was installed by and maintained by
the person by whom the utility service is received through such unauthorized
bypass. Also, after a utility service has been turned off by the city,
discovery that the utility meter valve has been turned on without
authorization shall be prima facie evidence that the person or persons
by whom the utility service is being received turned on such utility
meter valve.
(11)
To receive water through the water meter of another after service
has been terminated because of nonpayment of water bill, or to furnish
water through one’s water meter to the property of another whose
water service has been terminated because of nonpayment of water bill.
The existence of any unauthorized pipe, hose, or other method of transmitting
water between such properties, as the case may be, is in violation
of the provisions of this section.
(12)
To connect or maintain any system of water lines through which water
from a private well or water from any other source other than that
furnished by the city may, under any circumstances, be introduced
into or commingled with the city waterworks system.
(1995 Code, sec. 17-6)
All owners or occupants of buildings, or agents of said owners
situated in any section of the city shall connect to the city sanitary
sewer system if the city sanitary sewer system is available in a street,
alley or other public way abutting the platted premises on which the
building is located. It shall be the duty of such party or parties
where such availability to the city’s sewer system exists or
may hereafter exist, to construct or cause to be constructed suitable
water closets on their property and to connect the same to the city
sanitary sewer system, such connection to be made under the supervision
of an inspector of the city and in accordance with the requirements
of the plumbing and building codes and other ordinances of the city.
It shall be the duty of all such parties to keep and maintain such
water closets and connections in suitable working condition and free
from obstruction. In the event such water closets and/or connections
are not in suitable working condition and free from any obstruction,
the city shall discontinue water service until satisfactory repairs
are made.
(1995 Code, sec. 17-7)
It shall be unlawful and an offense for any owner, occupant
or agent of an owner to occupy and use a building equipped with a
septic tank within 90 days after having been given notice by the city
to make connection with the city sanitary sewer system as provided
for in this article.
(1995 Code, sec. 17-8)
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person not residing within the city
limits, or that is on city water service, to obtain water from the
city’s reverse osmosis equipment. The residents or water customers
of the city will be entitled to 1 (one) gallon of water per day for
each member of the household.
(b)
Any person or organization who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in an amount in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009 of this code and each and every violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ordinance 96-1205 adopted 12/5/96)
The city may extend water and sanitary sewer mains in the streets
and alleys, or easements within the city limits in order to permit
connections by those persons desiring water and sanitary sewer services.
A charge, known as “pro rata,” shall be made against each
lot or tract of land, and the owner thereof, whose water line shall
be hereafter connected with any water mains in the city, shall be
charged the rates set out in this section.
(1)
Abutting foot.
Approach main.
Consumer.
Developed area.
Frontage.
Off-site main.
On-site main.
Pro rata.
Property owners.
Service connection.
Temporary line.
Waterworks department.
Definitions.
Property contiguous and adjacent to a water and/or sewer
line.
Lines required to interconnect property being developed with
the existing water and sewer system.
The actual user of water from a city water connection.
An area is “developed” at such time as the city
council has approved the final plat of a subdivision, and building
permits have been issued.
Property abutting line either side of a water and/or sewer
line.
Same as an “approach main.”
All water and sewer mains required within a subdivision.
A charge made against the consumer or property owner to pay
for replacement or extension of water and sanitary sewer mains as
provided for in this section.
The record title holder of premises served with water from
a connection by the city.
A water or sewer connection extending from the main line
to serve a consumer.
Any line constructed by a developer as an expedient to develop
a particular area not required in the city’s ultimate development
plan.
The water and sewer department of the city.
(2)
Pro-rata charges.
(A)
Authority to make.
The waterworks department may extend
water and sanitary sewer mains in the streets, alleys or easements
within the city limits in order to permit connections by persons desiring
and seeking water service and sanitary sewer service.
(B)
Work to be performed by city or its contractor; exception.
Except as otherwise specifically provided, all water and sanitary
sewer main extensions provided for in this section shall be laid,
constructed and installed by the city directly, or by contract made
by the city, or in any other manner specified by the city council.
(C)
Generally.
(i)
A charge, which shall be known as the “pro rata,” shall
be made against each lot or tract of land, and the owner thereof,
whose water or sewer line is connected with any water main or sewer
main in the city under the terms of this section, and the charge shall
be at the rates established by city council, which rates are a portion
of the total cost of such water and sewer mains.
In the event the construction cost of the twelve-inch line exceeds
the pro-rata charge provided under this section, the owner of abutting
property shall pay one-half (1/2) of the actual cost of installing
the line. Such cost shall apply to abutting property owners on each
side of the street, alley or easement where a water and sewer main
is located.
(ii)
The above front foot rates provided for in subsection (i) above
shall apply to property fronting on a street in areas platted into
the usual rectangular lots or tracts of land, with a depth not to
exceed one hundred fifty (150) feet. Where lots or tracts have greater
depth than one hundred fifty (150) feet from the street line and are
occupied, or are to be occupied exclusively as dwelling places, then
the additional depth shall not be assessed. If the property is later
subdivided requiring an extension of mains to serve the same, then
the terms of this section shall govern. On lots or tracts of land
which extend through from one street to another, with frontage on
both streets, and where the distance between the street lines is two
hundred sixty (260) feet or more, then the pro-rata charges shall
be paid on both frontages when a connection is secured to the lot
or tract. Where lots or tracts of land are irregular in size or shape,
the pro-rata charges shall be based upon equivalent rectangular lots
or tracts using one (1) front foot for each one hundred fifty (150)
square feet of area, or the pro-rata charges provided herein on average
frontage of such tracts, whichever is smaller.
(iii)
Where lots or tracts are intended to be used for business, commercial
or industrial purposes, or have a depth greater than one hundred fifty
(150) feet from the front street line, the pro rata provided for in
this section shall be paid on the frontage on all streets which the
property may abut, minus one hundred fifty (150) feet of frontage
for each corner of the property abutting a street intersection. Should
such property be resubdivided whereby water or sewer main extensions
are required to serve the same, the terms of this section shall apply
and additional pro-rata charges shall be made based on such additional
frontage.
(iv)
In addition to the pro-rata charge on water and sewer mains,
the property owner must pay the tap charges as established by this
section. Where a developer extends a water or sewer line through his
subdivision and/or has paid his pro-rata cost of construction of such
line, such developer is exempted from additional assessment under
this section.
(3)
Extensions for individual owners.
(A)
Upon request of the owner, or his agent, of a given lot or tract
of land accompanied by the payment of the charges due under this section,
the city shall extend or cause to have extended, lay or construct
all necessary sewer and water mains, including valves and hydrants,
a distance of one hundred (100) feet plus the distance across the
frontage necessary to provide the service for which application has
been made. The applicant to be served shall be required to pay the
charges provided for in this section. The owners of all intervening
property served by the given main extensions shall be required to
pay the charges provided for in this section at such time as their
property is connected to the mains thus laid. Where an applicant for
service secures an extension and service under this particular option
for main extension, he shall pay the pro-rata charges on all property
owned by him and which is served by the requested extension. In applying
the one hundred (100) foot rule, the required extension of the main
shall be figured in such a manner as to leave out of the calculations
that portion of any main adjacent to property already having other
than a temporary water service and for which the pro-rata charges
thereon have been paid or credited under the terms of this section.
(B)
An exception to the above one hundred (100) foot rule shall be made
where two (2) or more individual applicants desire water and/or sewer
service and the nearest applicant is more than one hundred (100) feet
from existing lines, in which case the city will extend or cause to
be extended their mains upon payment of the charge due under this
section, provided there is one customer for every one hundred (100)
feet of such extension, excluding street intersections and that portion
of the extension adjacent to property already having other than temporary
water and/or sewer service.
(4)
Optional method.
(A)
At the option of the city, the following method for extending water
and sewer mains may be used where the applicant’s property is
more than one hundred (100) feet from an existing water or sewer main.
This method shall be available only for use by an individual owner,
person or corporation to secure water and sewer service for the individual’s
residence or place of business. Where eligible for this option, the
owner may advance and pay to the city the entire pro-rata cost set
forth in this section on all property served by the desired main extension,
and the city, when such money has been actually deposited with the
city, will construct or cause to have constructed the desired water
or sewer main along the street, alley or easement. When any property
for which such person has advanced the pro-rata cost is connected
to the main extension, then, in that event, the pro-rata cost so advanced
on that particular property shall be refunded by the city to the person
making the original deposit.
(B)
Where an extension is requested by an industry or a commercial concern
using large quantities of water and such industry or concern cannot
meet the requirements of one (1) customer per one hundred (100) feet
of extension, such extension may be made at the discretion of the
city council, provided forty percent (40%) of the estimated annual
revenue from such customer will support interest and principal payments
on a ten-year loan covering the cost of such extension, such loan
bearing interest at a rate of six (6) percent per annum.
(5)
Extensions to property subdivided or platted for development and
resale.
(A)
Where extensions of water and sewer mains are required to serve property
which has been subdivided or platted for development and resale, and
the final plat has been approved by the city council, the city shall
construct or cause to have constructed such mains upon deposit of
the total cost of such extensions, including the cost of approach
mains fronting property not owned by the developer, but necessary
to connect the area for which application is made with the city water
and sewer system.
(B)
The developer will bear the total cost of construction of off-site
or approach mains required to interconnect property to be developed
with existing mains, the sizes to be determined by the city, and with
the only refunds to be the pro rata as collected by the waterworks
department.
(C)
Any refund to the developer shall not exceed the total of the pro-rata
charges if this means has been used to calculate the cost of water
and sewer mains.
(D)
In the event the construction cost of the twelve-inch line exceeds
the pro-rata charge provided under this section, the owner of abutting
property shall pay one-half (1/2) of the actual cost of installing
the line. Such cost shall apply to abutting property owners on each
side of the street, alley or easement where a water and sewer main
is located.
(E)
There shall be a maximum of ten (10) years as the period of eligibility
wherein the original depositor may request a refund of pro-rata payments
under this section. In the event the abutting property is not developed
during such ten-year period, no refund shall be made under this section.
The period of eligibility shall begin as of the date of final inspection
and acceptance of the extensions by the city.
(6)
Cost of on-site mains.
The developer will bear the total
cost of on-site mains, with sizes to be determined by the city, except
that the city will refund the increment of cost on water and sewer
mains over twelve (12) inches in diameter proportionately as the frontage
served is connected. The increment of cost borne by the city shall
be determined on the basis of the difference between the price bid
for twelve-inch water and sewer mains and the larger size required.
In the event the bid price for mains larger than twelve (12) inches
is not considered reasonable by the city, the city will not be obligated
to proceed under the terms of this section. In the event the developer’s
bid price does not reflect a twelve-inch installed price, the city
will pay all costs in excess of the cost of a twelve-inch pipe delivered
to the city, plus a fee in the amount established by city council.
(7)
Temporary lines.
Where temporary lines are constructed
as an expedient to develop a particular area, such as across easements
within the subdivision of which no frontage can be connected, or where
sewers are constructed which otherwise are not required in the ultimate
plan of development for sanitary sewer system, the developer will
bear the total cost without refund.
(8)
Alternative plan.
(A)
At the option of the city as an alternative plan, a developer may
be permitted to pay for the total cost of installation of water and
sewer extensions, as provided for in this section, in lieu of paying
the pro-rata charge provided for in this section. Upon approval by
the city, a developer of an addition or plat shall design and prepare
construction plans of water and sanitary sewer facilities, or either
of them, to serve the subdivision, including any access or off-site
facilities that may be required. These plans shall conform in all
details to the city’s standards as to the design, grade, location,
size and quality of materials and construction.
(B)
Plans and profiles submitted by the developer’s engineer shall
be inked on standard twenty-two inch by thirty-six inch (22" x 36")
sheets of tracing linen. Plans and profiles shall be shown at scales
of not less than one (1) inch to one hundred (100) feet horizontal,
and one (1) inch to ten (10) feet vertical. Plans and profiles shall
show clearly all surface improvements, all existing or proposed subsurface
utility lines and obstructions, and street and alley grades as approved
by the waterworks department or city engineer. The engineer submitting
the plans and profiles must be a registered professional civil engineer
in the state, and he must affix his seal and signature to the tracings
of all plans and profiles.
(C)
When the project is ready for construction, line and grade stakes
will be set by the developer’s engineer, but these stakes will
not be set until after the developer’s engineer has properly
staked, on ground with iron pins, all points of curves, all points
of tangency, all block corners, and all lot corners within the subdivision.
All construction and installation of water and sewer mains shall be
observed by inspectors of the city, and all construction contracts
shall be let upon the city’s approved specifications for materials
and performance.
(D)
Upon approval of the plans by the city, the developer may enter into
a contract with any individual or may himself construct the system
as so planned; provided, however, that the construction and installation
of the water lines and sewer lines, or either of them, shall be observed
by inspectors of the city, to see that the installation is made and
tested in accordance with the plans and the city’s approved
specifications, which in every instance shall be a part of the installation
contract.
Testing required by the city’s approved specifications
shall be performed by a testing laboratory meeting the approval of
the city.
(E)
No installation of water and sewer mains shall be made at any other
location except the dedicated street, alley, or an easement running
in favor of the city, which shall be filed of record by the owner
of the addition. Any such installation, when made, shall become the
property of the city, free and clear of all encumbrances, and any
contract entered into between the developer and a contractor shall
provide for a performance bond such as the city uses in its approved
specifications and contract documents. In the event the developer
makes the installation himself, then he shall execute a performance
bond in favor of the city in the same form and conditioned and in
the same manner as provided for in the approved contract documents
used by the city in the making of water and sanitary sewer installations.
(9)
Separate agreement for lift station or other special installation.
In the event a lift station or other special installation is
required in connection with water or sewer extensions under this section,
the same shall be installed under separate agreements between the
city and the developer.
(10)
Exceptions to front-foot rule in determining charge.
The intent and purpose of this section is to provide an equitable
charge for water and sanitary sewer connections as a proportionate
distribution of the cost of water and sanitary sewer main extensions
to serve property in the city on a front foot basis. In case property
or a tract of land is so situated or shaped that the front foot rule
creates an inequitable basis, as between it and other tracts of land
in the city, then, in that event, the city engineer shall determine
the proper charge in accord with the intent and purpose of this section.
(11)
Charges to be credited to water and sewer fund; refunds to be made
from fund.
Any and all sums of money collected as a fee
or connection charge, at the rates set out in this section, shall
be credited to the water and sewer fund of the city. Refunds to a
developer under this section shall be made from the water and sewer
fund.
(12)
City not required to make extensions or participate in cost of oversize
lines if funds not available.
In no event may the city
be required to make extensions under the provisions of this section
or to participate in oversize lines if there are no funds available
on hand for the purpose.
(13)
Code not exclusive as to enforcing payment of costs.
Nothing in this code shall be deemed in any way to be an exclusive
method of enforcing the payment of the pro-rata cost against the consumers
and property owners, and this code shall not be deemed in any manner
to be a waiver of the city’s right to validly assess the property
owners and/or consumers concerned or cost of the installation of standard
size water and sewer mains and to fix and enforce liens against such
property, all of which may be done as provided by ordinance in the
manner prescribed by law.
(14)
No vested rights.
No person shall acquire any vested
right under the terms and provisions of this code.
(1995 Code, sec. 17-9; Ordinance
adopting Code)