[Amended 5-3-1993 by Ord.
No. 93-03; 7-1-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-02]
The connection charges to the water and sewer mains of the Town
of Galena, service rates for water and sewer and all other appropriate
charges, including interest, will be determined by the Mayor and Council
from time to time by resolution. This authorization includes the authority
to establish a standard minimum amount to each property based upon
a certain fee and to charge for water usage above the standard so
established. All cost of materials and labor for installation of water
and sewer mains will be the expense of the property owner; complying
with the Town and the State Department of Environment specifications
and supervision. All lines from the main, to and including the curb
box, will become the property of the Town.
[Amended 2-5-2018 by Ord.
No. 2018-01]
A. No water supply system or water mains shall be constructed or operated
by any person or persons, firm, corporation, limited liability company,
entity, institution, or community, whether upon private premises or
otherwise, within the corporate limits of Galena.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, limited liability company,
entity or corporation to use, handle, tamper with, obstruct, interfere
with, deface, or destroy any of the property of the Mayor and Council
of Galena, including pipes, fittings, fireplugs, pumps, engines, appliances,
wires, meters, or other fixtures or equipment owned or used by the
Town in the construction and operation of its water systems, except
under such rules and regulations as the Mayor and Council may adopt.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, limited liability company,
entity or corporation to maliciously, willfully, or negligently break,
damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or tamper with any structure, appurtenance,
or equipment which is part of the sewerage system.
D. A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be a municipal infraction subject to the fine set forth in §
173-12 of this Code, plus any costs or expenses incurred by the Town for loss or damage by reason of such violation.