For the purposes of this article, the following terms are defined
as follows:
BOARD
The Town Board of LeRoy, Genesee County, New York, or its
duly authorized representative.
CONSUMER
The person or corporation receiving water or the authorized
agent of such person or corporation.
DISTRICT
Water District No. 1, Lake Road, in the Town of LeRoy, Genesee
County, New York.
OWNERS
The person or corporation owning or leasing the property
to be served or the authorized agent of such person or corporation.
SUPERINTENDENT
The Superintendent of Water, who is a duly authorized representative
of the Board.
No person nor corporation shall make any connection or opening
into a public water main without the written permit of the Board.
All connections to the water main and all service work on the main
or service connections within the street lines shall be done by the
district or by a contractor duly employed by the district.
No service connection shall be made, laid or covered, except
in the presence of the Superintendent or his authorized representative,
and covered only when he shall have specifically approved all work
and materials, thoroughly tested the same and directed its covering.
No person except an authorized district representative shall
turn the water on or off at any curb box. Water will be turned on
by the Superintendent to test the pipes and fixtures before the connecting
pipes are covered and shall be turned off following such test. Permanent
service shall be provided upon final approval of the Superintendent.
The following expenses shall be borne by the district:
A. Cost of making taps, to be reimbursed at the rate set by the Board
by the consumer for any tap made after the effective date hereof.
B. The district shall repair only normal mechanical defects in meters,
and any damage caused by the negligence or of abuses by the consumer
shall be charged to the consumer at such rate as may be determined
by the Board.
The following expenses shall be borne by the owner:
A. Materials and labor in laying and maintaining the service pipe from
his premises to the curb box opposite his premises.
B. Water rental, based on the rates herein established.
C. Purchase of meter (cost included in tap charge as established by
the Board).
D. The charge for turning on the water after it has been turned off
due to delinquency, in an amount set by resolution of the Town Board
from time to time, and all arrearage penalties or back rent of whatsoever
nature.
[Amended 9-25-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989]
E. The cost of installation of any repairs to meters, except for mechanical
defects.
F. Any and all expenses or costs in relation to pushing or boring beneath
any road surface to connect a service pipe to the water main.
[Added 5-14-1990 by L.L. No. 5-1990]
In case of fire or an alarm of fire, all water consumers shall
cease the use of water for all but essential or critical purposes
for the duration of the fire, in the interest or keeping up a strong
and effective pressure for fire purposes.
[Amended 9-25-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989]
Persons desiring to use water for residential building purposes
will be required to make application to the Board, stating the name
of the owner of the property, its location, the intended use and length
of use. On receiving a permit, a fee will be required to be paid in
the amount as set by resolution of the Town Board from time to time
for each month or part thereof unmetered water is to be taken. The
Board, in its sole discretion, may cancel such permit and stop the
supply of water at any time such privilege is abused. Commercial and
industrial building uses may be similarly permitted; however, the
fee shall be changed in an amount set by resolution of the Town Board
from time to time.
The following rights are reserved by the Town Board:
A. To amend this article, including water rates, at any time, upon proper
notice.
B. To order existing service pipes and fixtures to be replaced with
acceptable material, as determined by the Superintendent.
C. To have free access to enter the premises of any consumer at any
reasonable time for the purpose of inspection, reading or removal
of meters.
D. To enter into contracts with other persons, firms, corporations or
water districts for supply of water to such districts, persons or
corporations outside the district, under such terms and conditions
as shall properly protect the interest of the district.
[Added 2-26-1990 by L.L. No. 3-1990]
Open cuts across, in or through state, county or Town highways
or roads shall be prohibited and all connections required from one
side of the road to the other shall be made by boring beneath said
roads or highways.