[Adopted 3-7-1988 as Title 5, Ch. 2, Art.
B of the 1988 Code[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: Article A, Rates, of the 1988
Code has been excluded from the Code. Current rate schedules are on
file at the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer.
All persons now receiving a water supply from
the Village of Cambria Water Utility, or who may hereafter make application
therefor, shall be considered as having agreed to be bound by the
rules and regulations as filed with the Public Service Commission
of Wisconsin.
A.
Application for water service shall be made in writing
on a form furnished by the Water Utility. The application will contain
the legal description of the property to be served, name of the owner,
the exact use to be made of the service, and the size of the supply
pipe and meter desired. (Note particularly any special refrigeration
and/or air-conditioning water-consuming appliances.)
B.
Service will be furnished only if:
(1)
Premises have a frontage on a properly platted street
or public strip in which a cast iron or other long-life water main
has been laid, or where the property owner has agreed to and complied
with the provisions of the Utility's filed main extension rule;
(2)
Property owner has installed or agrees to install
a service pipe from the main to the point of use and laid not less
than six feet below the surface of an established or proposed grade
and according to the Utility's specification; and
[Amended 5-7-2018]
(3)
Premises have adequate piping beyond metering point.
C.
The owner of a multiunit dwelling has the option of
being served by individual metered water service to each unit. The
owner, by selecting this option, is required to provide interior plumbing
and meter settings to enable individual metered service to each unit
and individual disconnection without affecting service to other units.
Each meter and meter connection will be a separate water utility customer
for the purpose of the filed rules and regulations.
D.
No division of the water service of any lot or parcel
of land shall be made for the extension and independent meterage of
the supply to an adjoining lot or parcel of land. No division of a
water supply service shall be made at the curb for separate supplies
therefrom for two or more separate premises having frontage on any
street or public service strip, whether owned by the same or different
parties.
E.
The Director of Public Works is hereby empowered to
withhold approval of any application wherein full information of the
purpose of such supply is not clearly indicated and set forth by the
applicant property owner.
F.
No property owner shall be allowed to connect to a water source to service their property within the Village that originates from a source outside Village limits for any purpose, except the Village Board may consider issuing a private well permit only if that water source is a private well and if the property owner meets and follows all requirements of §§ 440-36 and 440-37 of this article.
[Added 11-27-2017]
A.
The minimum service contract period shall be one year
unless otherwise specified by special contract or in the applicable
rate schedule. Where a customer, at his request, has been disconnected
(meter removed) prior to expiration of his minimum contract period
and his account is not delinquent, and where thereafter he requests
the reconnection of service in the same or other location, a reconnection
charge, payable in advance, shall be collected. The minimum contract
period is renewed with each reconnection.
B.
A reconnection charge shall also be required from
consumers whose services are disconnected (shut off at curb stop)
because of nonpayment of bills when due, (not including disconnection
for failure to comply with deposit or guarantee rules).
C.
A consumer shall be considered as the same consumer,
provided the reconnection is requested for the same location by any
member of the same family or, if a place of business, by any partner
or employee of the same business.
[Amended 5-3-2010 by Ord.
No. 10-02]
An applicant for temporary water supply on a
metered basis shall make and maintain a monetary deposit as set by
the Village Board for each meter installed as security for payment
for use of water and for such other charges which may arise from the
use of the supply. The charge for setting the valve and furnishing
and setting the meter will be set by the Village Board so that, of
the amount deposited, the balance will be available to pay for the
water used at the scheduled rates.
[Amended 5-3-2010 by Ord.
No. 10-02]
A.
In cases where no other supply is available, permission
may be granted by the Director of Public Works to use a hydrant. No
hydrant shall be used until it is equipped with a backflow preventer
and a water meter. A charge as set by the Village Board will be made
for the installation or for moving it from one hydrant to another.
In no case shall any valve be moved except by a member of the Water
Utility.
B.
Before any water is used, payment must be made for
installation of the backflow preventer, water meter and for the water
to be used at the scheduled rates. When the contractor or homeowner
has finished using the hydrant, he must notify the Water Utility to
that effect. The minimum charge for the use of water from a hydrant
will be as set by the Village Board, including the charge for the
backflow preventer and the water meter.
A.
When water is requested for construction purposes
or for filling tanks or other such uses, an application therefor shall
be made to the Director of Public Works, in writing, upon application
provided for that purpose in the Water Utility office, giving a statement
of the amount of construction work to be done or the size of the tank
to be filled, etc. A hydrant meter shall be installed at the appropriate
hydrant, and a fee as set by the Village Board shall be charged to
the contractor. The contractor shall be billed on the gallons of water
used at the current rates.
[Amended 5-3-2010 by Ord.
No. 10-02]
B.
In no case will any employee of the Utility turn on
water for construction work unless the contractor first presents a
permit. Upon completion of the construction work, the contractor must
return the original permit to the Water Utility, together with a statement
of the actual amount of construction work performed.
C.
Consumers shall not allow contractors, masons or other
persons to take water from their premises without first showing a
permit from the Utility. Any consumer failing to comply with this
provision will have water service discontinued.
Any person who shall, without authority of the
Director of Public Works, allow contractors, masons or other unauthorized
persons to take water from his premises, operate any valve connected
with the street or supply mains, or open any fire hydrant connected
with the distribution system, except for the purpose of extinguishing
fire, or who shall wantonly damage or impair the same, shall be subject
to a fine as provided by municipal ordinances. Permits for the use
of hydrants apply only to such hydrants as are designated for the
specific use.
All monies deposited as security for payment
of charges arising from the use of temporary water supply on a metered
basis or for the return of a sprinkling valve wheel or reducer, if
the water is used on an unmetered basis, will be refunded to the depositer
on the termination of the use of water, the payment of all charges
levied against the depositor, and the return of the wheel and reducer.
A.
No water service shall be laid through any trench
having cinders, rubbish, rock or gravel fill, or any other material
which may cause injury to or disintegration of the service pipe, unless
adequate means of protection are provided by sand filling or such
other insulation as may be approved by the Director of Public Works.
Service pipes passing through curb or retaining walls shall be adequately
safeguarded by provision of a channel space or pipe casing not less
than twice the diameter of the service connection. The space between
the service pipe and channel or pipe casing shall be filled and lightly
caulked with an oakum, mastic cement or other resilient material and
made impervious to moisture.
B.
In backfilling the pipe trench, the service pipe must
be protected against injury by carefully hand tamping the ground filling,
free from hard lumps, rocks, stones or other injurious material, around
and at least six inches over the pipe.
C.
All water supplies shall be of undiminished size from
the street main into the point of meter placement. Beyond the meter
outlet valve, the piping shall be sized and proportioned to provide
on all floors at all times an equitable distribution of water supply
for the greatest probable number of fixtures or appliances operating
simultaneously. All such service shall comply with the provisions
of the State Plumbing Code and shall be inspected by the Village Building
Inspector.[1]
A.
In cases where a new customer whose service is to
be metered installs the original service piping, or where an existing
metered customer changes his service piping for his own convenience,
or where an existing flat rate customer requests to be metered, the
customer shall at his expense provide a suitable location and the
proper connections for the meter. The Director of Public Works should
be consulted as to the type and size of meter setting. Where it is
possible to set meters in the basement or other suitable place within
the building, a short nipple shall be inserted after the stop and
waste cock, then a union, and then another nipple and coupling of
the proper length. The nipple attached to the union and coupling shall
be cut to a standard length, provided by the plans of the Director
of Public Works (he may require a horizontal run of 18 inches in such
pipe line), which may later be removed for the insertion of the meter
into the supply line.
B.
No permit will be given to change from metered to
flat rate service.
The water cannot be turned on for a consumer
except by a duly authorized employee of the Utility. When a plumber
has completed a job, he must leave the water turned off. This does
not prevent him from testing his work.
A.
Where the Utility is unable to read a meter after
two successive attempts, the fact will be plainly indicated on the
bill, and either an estimated bill will be computed or the minimum
charge applied. The difference shall be adjusted when the meter is
again read; that is, the bill for the succeeding quarter will be computed
with the gallons or cubic feet in each block of the rate schedule
doubled and credit will be given on that bill for the amount of the
minimum bill paid the preceding month. Only in unusual cases or where
approval is obtained from the customer shall more than two consecutive
estimated bills be rendered.
B.
If the meter is damaged (see § 440-23, Surreptitious use of water) or fails to operate, the bill will be based on the average use during the past year unless there is some reason why the use is not normal. If the average use cannot be properly employed, the bill will be estimated by some equitable method.
If a customer requests, the Utility shall promptly
make an accuracy test in addition to the periodic or installation
test if 24 months or more have elapsed since the last complaint test
of the same meter in the same location. If less than 24 months have
expired, there will be a charge as set by the Village Board per inch
of nominal size or fraction thereof, payable in advance. If the meter
is found fast, in excess of 2%, any payment that was made for the
test will be refunded and there will be an adjustment for past billings.
(See §§ PSC 185.61 through 185.78, Wis. Adm. Code.)
See § PSC 185.88, Wis. Adm. Code.
The consumer shall protect the stop box in the
terrace and shall keep the same free from dirt and other obstructions.
The Utility shall not be liable for failure to locate stop box and
shut off the water in case of a leak on the consumer's premises.
Meters will be furnished and placed by the Utility
and are not to be disconnected or tampered with by the consumer. All
meters shall be so located that they shall be protected from obstructions
and permit ready access thereto for reading, inspection and servicing,
such location to be designated or approved by the Director of Public
Works. All piping within the building must be supplied by the consumer.
Where additional meters are desired by the consumer, he shall pay
for all piping and an additional amount sufficient to cover the cost
of maintenance and depreciation but not less than $0.25 per month.
A.
Meters will be repaired by the Water Utility, and
the cost of such repairs caused by ordinary wear and tear will be
borne by the Utility.
B.
Repair of any damage to a meter resulting from the
carelessness of the owner of the premises, his agent or tenant, or
from the negligence of any one of them to properly secure and protect
same, including any damage that may result from allowing a water meter
to become frozen or to be injured from the presence of hot water or
steam in the meter, shall be paid for by the consumer or the owner
of the premises.
A.
Where the property owner requests that a larger service
lateral be installed to replace an existing smaller diameter pipe,
an allowance of $15 will be made as a deduction in the cost, providing
the new service is to be installed in the same ditch as the existing
service pipe.
B.
The service pipe from the main to and through the
curb stop will be maintained and kept in repair and when worn out,
replaced at the expense of the Utility. The property owner shall maintain
the service pipe from the curb stop to the point of use.
C.
If a consumer fails to repair a leaking or broken
service pipe from curb to point of metering or use within such time
as may appear reasonable to the Director of Public Works after notification
has been served on the consumer by the Director of Public Works, the
water will be shut off and will not be turned on again until the repairs
have been completed.
See § PSC 185.35(6), Wis. Adm. Code.
During reasonable hours, any officer or authorized
employee of the Utility shall have the right of access to the premises
supplied with service for the purpose of inspection or for the enforcement
of the Utility's rules and regulations. At least once every 12 months,
the Utility will make a systematic inspection of all unmetered water
taps for the purpose of checking waste and unnecessary use of water.
A.
New residential service. The Utility may require a
cash deposit or other guarantee as a condition of new residential
service if, and only if, the customer has an outstanding account balance
with the Utility which accrued within the last six years and which
at the time of the request for new service remains outstanding and
not in dispute.
B.
Existing residential service. The Utility may require
a cash deposit or other guarantee as a condition of continued service
if, and only if, either or both the following circumstances apply:
(1)
Service has been shut off or discontinued within the
last 12 months for violation of this article or for nonpayment of
a delinquent bill for service which is not in dispute.
(2)
Credit information obtained by the company subsequent
to the initial application indicates that the initial application
for service was falsified or incomplete to the extent that a deposit
would be required under this article.
C.
Commercial and industrial service. If the credit for
an applicant for commercial or industrial service has not been established
to the satisfaction of the Utility, he may be required to make a deposit
or otherwise guarantee to the Utility payment of bills for service.
D.
Conditions of deposit. See § PSC 185.36(4),
Wis. Adm. Code.
E.
Refund of deposits. The Utility shall review the payment
record of each residential customer with a deposit on file at not
less than twelve-month intervals and shall not require or continue
to require a deposit unless a deposit could be required under the
conditions stated above. In the case of a commercial or industrial
customer, the Utility shall refund the deposit after 24 consecutive
months of prompt payment if the customer's credit standing is satisfactory
to the company. Payment shall be considered "prompt" if it is made
prior to notice of disconnection for nonpayment of a bill not in dispute.
Any deposit or portion thereof refunded to a customer shall be refunded
by check unless service is terminated, in which case the deposit with
accrued interest shall be applied to the final bill and any balance
returned to the customer promptly.
F.
Other conditions. A new or additional deposit may
be required upon reasonable written notice of the need therefor if
such new or additional deposit could have been required under the
circumstances when the initial deposit was made. Service may be refused
or disconnected for failure to pay a deposit request as provided in
the rules. When service has been disconnected for failure to make
a deposit, or for failure to pay a delinquent bill, or for failure
to comply with the terms of a deferred payment agreement, and satisfactory
arrangements have been made to have service restored, a reconnection
charge as specified elsewhere in this article shall be paid by the
customer as a condition to restoration of service.
G.
Guarantee contracts.
(1)
The Utility may accept, in lieu of a cash deposit,
a contract signed by a guarantor satisfactory to the company, whereby
payment of a specified sum not exceeding the cash deposit requirement
is guaranteed. The term of a guarantee contract shall be two years,
but shall automatically terminate after the customer has closed his
account or at the guarantor's request upon 30 days' written notice
to the Utility.
(2)
Upon termination of a guarantee contract or whenever
the company deems same insufficient as to amount or surety, a cash
deposit or a new or additional guarantee may be required upon reasonable
written notice to the customer. Service to any customer who fails
to comply with these requirements may be refused or, upon eight days'
written notice, disconnected.
(3)
The Utility shall mail the guarantor copies of all
disconnect notices sent to the customer whose account he has guaranteed
unless the guarantor waives such notice in writing.
(4)
In lieu of a cash deposit or guarantee, an applicant
for new service who has an outstanding account accrued within the
last six years with the Utility shall have the right to receive service
from the company under a deferred payment agreement as provided in
this article for the outstanding account balance.
[Amended 9-9-2019]
A.
Reasons for disconnection. Service may be disconnected or refused
for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Failure to pay a delinquent account or failure to comply with the
terms of a deferred payment agreement.
(2)
Violation of the Utility's rules and regulations pertaining to the
use of service in a manner which interferes with the service of others
or to the operation of nonstandard equipment, if the customer has
first been notified and provided with reasonable opportunity to remedy
the situation.
(3)
Failure to comply with deposit or guarantee arrangements as provided
for in this article.
(4)
Diversion of service around the meter.
B.
Disconnection for delinquent accounts.
(1)
A bill for service is delinquent if unpaid after the due date shown
on the bill. The Utility may disconnect service for a delinquent bill
by giving the customer, at least 10 calendar days prior to disconnection,
a written disconnect notice which may be included with the bill for
service. For purposes of this rule, the due date shall not be less
than 20 days after issuance.
(2)
The Utility may disconnect without notice where a dangerous condition
exists for as long as the condition exists. Service may be denied
to any customer for failure to comply with the applicable requirements
of the rules and regulations of the Public Service Commission or of
this article, or if a dangerous or unsafe condition exists on the
customer's premises.
(3)
The Utility shall notify the County Department of Health and Human
Services at least five calendar days prior to any scheduled disconnection
of residential service if the customer or responsible person has made
a written request for this procedure. The Utility shall apprise customers
of this right upon application for service. If service to a residential
customer which has been disconnected has not been restored within
24 hours after disconnection, the Utility shall notify the appropriate
county sheriff's department of the billing name and service address
and that a threat to health and life might exist to persons occupying
the premises.
C.
Deferred payment agreement.
(1)
The Utility shall offer deferred payment agreements to residential
customers in accordance with Public Service Commission (PSC) regulations.
The deferred payment agreement shall provide that service will not
be discontinued for the outstanding bill if the customer pays a stated
reasonable amount of the outstanding bill and agrees to pay a stated
reasonable portion of the remaining outstanding balance in installments
until the bill is paid. In determining what amounts are "reasonable,"
the parties shall consider the:
(2)
In the deferred payment agreement it shall state, immediately preceding
the space provided for the customer's signature and in boldface print
at least two sizes larger than any other used thereon, the following:
"If you are not satisfied with this agreement, do not sign. If you
do sign this agreement, you give up your right to dispute the amount
due under the agreement except for the Utility's failure or refusal
to follow the terms of this agreement."
(3)
A deferred payment agreement shall not include a finance charge above
the late fee required by the PSC.
(4)
If an applicant for service has not fulfilled the terms of a deferred
payment agreement, the Utility shall have the right to disconnect
service or refuse service in accordance with these rules and, under
such circumstances, it shall not be required to offer subsequent negotiation
of a deferred payment agreement prior to disconnection.
(5)
Any payments made by the customer in compliance with a deferred payment
agreement or otherwise shall be first considered made in payment of
the previous account balance with any remainder credited to the current
bill.
D.
Dispute procedures.
(1)
Whenever the customer advises the Utility's designated office prior
to the disconnection of service that all or part of any billing as
rendered is in dispute, or that any matter related to the disconnection
is in dispute, the company shall investigate the dispute promptly
and completely, advise the customer of the results of the investigation,
attempt to resolve the dispute, and provide the opportunity for the
customer to enter into a deferred payment agreement when applicable
in order to settle the dispute.
(2)
After the customer has pursued the available remedies with the Utility,
he may request that the Public Service Commission's staff informally
review the disputed issue and recommend terms of settlement.
(3)
Any party to the dispute after informal review may make a written
request for a formal review by the Commission. If the Commission decides
to conduct a formal hearing on the dispute, the customer may pay 50%
of the bill in dispute or post a bond for that amount on or before
the hearing date. Failure to pay the amount or post the bond will
constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing. Service shall not be
disconnected because of any disputed matter while the disputed matter
is being pursued under the dispute procedure. In no way does this
relieve the customer from the obligation of paying charges which are
not disputed.
(4)
The disconnection notice to be used shall be in compliance with current
PSC regulations.
(5)
In the event the Utility is not able to collect any bill for water
service even though deposit and guarantee rules may be on file, the
bill may be put upon the tax roll as provided in § 66.0809,
Wis. Stats.
A.
When the Utility has reasonable evidence that a consumer
is obtaining his supply of water, in whole or in part, by means of
devices or methods used to stop or interfere with the proper metering
of the utility service being delivered to his equipment, the Utility
reserves the right to estimate and present immediately a bill for
service unmetered as a result of such interference, and such bill
shall be payable subject to a twenty-four-hour disconnection of service.
When the Utility shall have disconnected the consumer for any such
reason, the Utility will reconnect the consumer upon the following
conditions:
(1)
The consumer will be required to deposit with the
Utility an amount sufficient to guarantee the payment of the consumer's
bills for utility service to the Utility.
(2)
The consumer will be required to pay the Utility for
any and all damages to its equipment on the consumer's premises due
to such stoppage or interference with its metering.
(3)
The consumer must further agree to comply with reasonable
requirements to protect the Utility against further losses.
B.
Sections 98.26 and 943.20, Wis. Stats., as relating
to water service, are hereby adopted and made a part of this article.
When premises are to be vacated, the Utility
shall be notified in writing at once, so that it may remove the meter
and shut off the supply at the curb cock. The owner of the premises
shall be liable to prosecution for any damage to the property of the
Water Utility by reason of failure to notify the Utility of vacancy.
The Utility reserves the right to shut off the
water in the mains temporarily to make repairs, alterations or additions
to the plant or system. When the circumstances will permit sufficient
delay, the company will give notification, by newspaper publication
or otherwise, of the discontinuance of the supply. No rebate will
be allowed to consumers for such temporary suspension of supply.
It shall be the duty of the Director of Public
Works to see that all open ditches for water mains, hydrants and service
pipes are properly guarded to prevent accident to any person or vehicle,
and at night there shall be displayed amber signal light in such manner
as will, so far as possible, ensure the safety of the public.
A.
Where excavating machines are used in digging sewers,
all water mains shall be maintained at the expense of the contractor.
B.
Contractors must ascertain for themselves the existence
and location of all service pipes. Where they are removed, cut or
damaged in the construction of a sewer, the contractor must at his
own expense cause them to be replaced or repaired at once. He must
not shut off the water service pipes from any consumer for a period
exceeding six hours.
Trenches in unpaved streets shall be refilled
with moist, damp earth, or by means of water tamping. When water tamping
is used, the water shall be turned into the trench after the first
12 inches of backfill has been placed and then the trench shall be
kept flooded until the remainder of the backfill has been put in.
A.
Protective devices in general. The owner or occupant
of every premises receiving water supply shall apply and maintain
suitable means of protection of the premises supply and all appliances
thereof against damage arising in any manner from the use of the water
supply, variation of water pressure, or any interruption of water
supply. Particularly, such owner or occupant must protect water-cooled
compressors for refrigeration systems by means of high-pressure safety
cutout devices. There shall likewise be provided means for the prevention
of the transmission of water ram or noise of operation of any valve
or appliance through the piping of their own or adjacent premises.
B.
Relief valves. On all "closed systems" (i.e., systems
having a check valve, pressure regulator or reducing valve, water
filter or softener) an effective pressure relief valve shall be installed
either in the top tapping or the upper side tapping of the hot water
tank or on the hot water distributing pipe connection at the tank.
A one-half-inch drainpipe shall be connected to the relief valve for
discharge on the floor or into a sink or open drain through an air
gap. No stop valve shall be placed between the hot water tank and
the relief valve or on the drainpipe.
C.
Air chambers. An air chamber or approved shock absorber
shall be installed at the terminus of each riser, fixture branch,
or hydraulic elevator main for the prevention of undue water hammer.
The air chamber shall have a diameter not less than that of the pipe
it serves and a length not less than 15 diameters of said supply pipe.
Where possible, the air chamber should be provided at its base with
a valve and drain cock for water drainage and replenishment of air.
A.
Definition. A cross-connection shall be defined as
any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate
systems, one of which contains potable water from the Village water
system and the other water from a private source, water of unknown
or questionable safety, or steam, gases or chemicals, whereby there
may be a flow from one system to the other, the direction of flow
depending on the pressure differential between the two systems.
B.
Cross-connections prohibited. No person, firm or corporation
shall establish or permit to be established or maintain or permit
to be maintained any cross-connection. No interconnection shall be
established whereby potable water from a private, auxiliary or emergency
water supply other than the regular public water supply of the Village
may enter the supply or distribution system of said municipality unless
such private, auxiliary or emergency water supply and the method of
connection and use of such supply shall have been approved by the
Water Utility and by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
in accordance with Ch. NR 811, Wis. Adm. Code.
C.
Inspections. It shall be the duty of the Water Utility
to cause inspections to be made of all properties served by the public
water system where cross-connection with the public water system is
deemed possible. The frequency of inspections and reinspections based
on potential health hazards involved shall be as established by the
Water Utility and as approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources.
D.
Right to inspect. Upon presentation of credentials,
the representative of the Water Utility shall the right to request
entry at any reasonable time to examine any property served by a connection
to the public water system of Village for cross-connections. If entry
is refused, such representative shall obtain a special inspection
warrant under § 66.0119, Wis. Stats. On request, the owner,
lessee or occupant of any property so served shall furnish to the
inspection agency any pertinent information regarding the piping system
or systems on such property.
E.
Discontinuation of service. The Water Utility is hereby authorized and directed to discontinue water service to any property wherein any connection in violation of this section exists, and to take such other precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public water system. Water service shall be discontinued only after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing under Ch. 68, Wis. Stats., except as provided in Subsection F. Water service to such property shall not be restored until the cross-connection(s) has been eliminated in compliance with the provisions of this article.
F.
Immediate discontinuation. If it is determined by
the Water Utility that a cross-connection or an emergency endangers
public health, safety or welfare and requires immediate action, and
a written finding to that effect is filed with the Clerk/Treasurer
of the Village and delivered to the customer's premises, service may
be immediately discontinued. The customer shall have an opportunity
for hearing under Ch. 68, Wis. Stats., within 10 days of such emergency
discontinuance.
G.
State code adopted. The Village adopts by reference
the State Plumbing Code of Wisconsin being Chs. Comm 81 to 87, Wis.
Adm. Code.
H.
Not to supersede other ordinances. This section does
not supersede the State Plumbing Code and any Village plumbing ordinances
but is supplementary to them.
Water and sewer mains will be extended for new
customers on the following basis:
A.
Where the cost of the extension is to immediately
be collected through assessment by the municipality against the abutting
property, the procedure set forth under § 66.0703, Wis.
Stats., will apply, and no additional customer contribution to the
Utility will be required.
B.
Where the municipality is unwilling to make a special
assessment, then extension will be made on a customer-financed basis
as follows:
(1)
The applicant(s) will advance as a contribution in aid of construction the total amount equivalent to that which would have been assessed for all property under Subsection A.
(2)
Part of the contribution required in Subsection B(1) will be refundable. When additional customers are connected to the extended main within 20 years of the date of completion, contributions in aid of construction will be collected equal to the amount which would have been assessed under Subsection A for the abutting property being served. This amount will be refunded to the original contributor(s). In no case will the contributions received from additional customers exceed the proportionate amount which would have been required under Subsection A nor will it exceed the total assessable cost of the original extension.
C.
When a new customer(s) is connected to an existing
main not financed by customer contributions, it shall not be considered
as a main extension, and no contribution may be collected from the
customer(s).
