[Ord. No. 2940 §1(27.060), 3-6-1978]
The City of Dexter, being the sole and exclusive owner of the entire system of waterworks, reserves unto itself the right to and does hereby prescribe the conditions upon which it will permit or grant to any person, firm or corporation the privilege to tap any of its pipes or mains and to draw and use water therefrom or to withhold such privilege if need be; and in case any act shall be wrongfully committed or thing done by any person, firm or corporation holding a grant of such privilege in violation of any of the City's ordinances relating to its system of waterworks, then such privilege may, at the election of the City, be suspended, abridged or revoked.
[Ord. No. 2940 §2(27.070), 3-6-1978]
The City shall supply to any person, persons, firm or corporation whom it desires to place upon service a meter at the cost of the water user, said meter to be installed just inside the lot line and there maintained by the City. The City further reserves to itself the right to prescribe the materials, kind of pipe and workmanship of the connection from the connection with the water main to the meter and to have at all times the right to have such connections as well as all piping for water inside of the meter inspected, examined and approved by the Water and Sewer Superintendent.
[Ord. No. 2940 §3(27.080), 3-6-1978; Ord. No. 4332 §2, 4-4-2005; Ord. No. 4382 §1, 1-17-2006; Ord. No. 4518 §§1 — 2, 6-16-2008; Ord. No. 4694 §1, 10-15-2012]
A. 
Water will be furnished by authority of the City of Dexter only upon application signed by the customer, which application shall, together with the water rates and the provisions of this Article, constitute the contract between the City and the customer. Customers will be held liable for all water charges so long as they do not give notice to close the account. Tenants cannot become customers except through their landlords who, with the tenant, shall become jointly held liable for all water charges of the tenant. Applicants for water and sewer service must appear at City Hall in person and meet the following requirements:
1. 
Present photo ID.
2. 
A new customer applying for water service must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
3. 
A new customer applying for service must produce a Social Security number, a driver's license number, or a visa card.
4. 
Additional contact information can be added to the account by request of primary account holder. The contact can call regarding the account and pay charges due. The contact cannot change, close or transfer any account for the primary.
5. 
For every new account, the customer shall select how bill is to be delivered, i.e. mailed paper copy, e-bill or ACH.
6. 
If an account holder is deceased, a death certificate and/or power of attorney must be presented to close the account.
7. 
Commercial accounts shall be set up in person by a company representative with photo ID. Commercial accounts will have the company name as the account holder if the representative has provided a Missouri sales tax license, Federal tax number, tax exemption letter, automobile dealer license, or LLC paperwork. If no such documentation is presented, the account name will be set up in the representative's name.
8. 
For rental property, the landlord may enter a "read and leave on" agreement with the City of Dexter. The agreement will require the landlord to keep a "standing deposit" on file for each address the landlord requests the agreement. The deposit will be the current deposit rate as set by the Board of Aldermen. It is the responsibility of the owner of the property to notify the City if the property(ies) sells or transfers out of their name. If the landlord fails to make contact regarding the sale or transfer, they will be responsible for any and all charges regarding the property after the tenant has closed their account.
9. 
Landlord cannot request the water bill be sent to a renter's address or for a renter's name to be placed on the billing.
[Ord. No. 4381 §1, 1-17-2006]
A. 
Water and sewerage services combined shall be deemed to be furnished to both the occupant and owner of the premises receiving such services and, except as otherwise provided in Subsection (B) of this Section, the City of Dexter shall have power to sue the occupant or owner, or both, of such real estate in a civil action to recover any sums due for such services, less any deposit that is held by the City, plus a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court.
B. 
When the occupant is delinquent in payment for thirty (30) days, the City shall make a good faith effort to notify the owner of the premises receiving such service of the delinquency and the amount thereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section to the contrary, when an occupant is delinquent more than ninety (90) days, the owner shall not be liable for sums due for more than ninety (90) days of service. Any notice of termination of service shall be sent to both the occupant and owner of the premises receiving such service, if such owner has requested in writing to receive any notice of termination and has provided the City with the owner's address.
C. 
The provisions of this Section shall apply only to residences that have their own private water and sewer lines. In instances where several residences share a common water or sewer line, the owner of the real property upon which the residences sit shall be liable for water and sewer expenses.
[Ord. No. 2940 §5(27.100), 3-6-1978]
The City of Dexter reserves unto itself the right at any time to shut off the water in its mains and pipes for the purpose of making necessary repairs and extensions or on account of other unavoidable reasons; users of water are hereby cautioned and notified that the City of Dexter will not be responsible for any damages resulting from such discontinuance of service.
[Ord. No. 2940 §6(27.110), 3-6-1978]
The City of Dexter reserves the right to hold itself and hereby does declare itself free from any liability on account of damage to any person, firm or corporation due to any accident or the elements or other causes over which it has no control.
[Ord. No. 2940 §7(27.120), 3-6-1978]
The City of Dexter reserves the right to have its Board of Aldermen decide all questions or disputes which may arise between the City and any customer and to have said Board interpret the meaning of all the provisions of this Article. The decision of the Board of Aldermen shall be final and binding on the City and the customer and the provisions of this Section shall become a part of every contract for water between the City and all water takers.
[Ord. No. 2940 §8(27.130), 3-6-1978]
There is hereby established the office of Water and Sewer Superintendent for the City of Dexter who shall have general control and supervision of the entire waterworks system of Dexter, subject to the instructions and advice of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. He/she shall superintend the making of all taps to the water mains or pipes, including the connection to the lot line. Water and sewer connections are not to be laid in the same trench anywhere. The Superintendent shall see that the ordinances relating to the waterworks and sewers are strictly enforced and that all necessary repairs of the plants and all taps thereof and attachments thereto are kept in good repair.
[Ord. No. 3209 §§1 — 2, 2-1-1984]
There is hereby established the position of Assistant Water and Sewer Superintendent within the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Dexter. The duties and responsibilities of the person holding this position shall be the same as all regular employees in the Water and Sewer Department provided that the person holding this position shall be the assistant to the Superintendent and shall be the chief officer in charge of the Water and Sewer Department on any occasion when the Superintendent is absent.
[Ord. No. 2940 §9(27.140), 3-6-1978; Ord. No. 3726 §§1 — 2, 10-17-1994]
A. 
All taps will be made by the City upon the written application of the owner of the property or licensed plumber, where service is rendered, to the Superintendent or his/her deputy. Such application shall be in writing and shall set forth the name of the owner and location of the property. A licensed plumber will make the connection from the curb to the meter, including the connection of the meter, under the supervision of the Superintendent.
B. 
Prior to a person, firm or corporation outside the City limits of Dexter tapping into a water line for which the City provides the water, a written application must be made to the Board of Aldermen for permission to tap into such water line and the Board, after consultation with the Water Superintendent, shall approve or disapprove such application and may impose such conditions or restrictions as the Board deems appropriate.
C. 
This Section shall not apply to any person who has made application to tap into such water line prior to October 17, 1994.
[Ord. No. 2940 §10(27.150), 3-6-1978; Ord. No. 5021, 2-7-2022]
The City shall be responsible for all repairs necessary from the main to the property, which repairs are to be made by the Superintendent or under his/her direction or superintendence. The customer shall be responsible for all repairs necessary on the customer's property. The customer shall be held liable for all expense on account of failure on his/her part to furnish a safe place for the location of the meter and for injury to the same on account of freezing or otherwise.
[Ord. No. 2940 §11(27.160), 3-6-1978; Ord. No. 4428 §2, 10-16-2006; Ord. No. 4499 §1, 12-17-2007]
A. 
Whoever shall by himself/herself or by any person acting under his/her authority use or take water from any part of the waterworks aforesaid without license or permit or shall without authority open or hitch to, uncap or dig out, injure, cover over or remove, place stone or any other substance in any fireplug, hydrant, stop cock valve, valve box or other fixture appertaining to said waterworks or shall let on any water which may have been turned off for non-payment of water bills or shut off water into or from any water pipes wherever situated or who shall injure, deface, obstruct or impair said system of waterworks or any part, building, machinery or appliance thereof in any manner or by any means whatsoever shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
1. 
Water customers must allow ready access to meter base and lid and shall remove all pets, automobiles, grass, shrubs, flowers, weeds, dirt mounds, yard ornaments and any other items which restrict access to such meter base and lid.
2. 
No City water customer shall provide water to any person, entity or structure not located on that customer's property or premises.
[Ord. No. 4021 §2(27.190), 2-22-2000]
A. 
All materials used in the construction, expansion, modification or improvement of the public water system or customer water system shall be lead free. This ban does not apply to leaded joints necessary for the repair of cast-iron pipes.
B. 
Any customer water system constructed, expanded, modified or repaired which is connected to the public water system and later is found to contain materials that are not lead fee, shall have the water meter removed or otherwise have the service line severed from the public water system until such time as the customer water system is made compliant.
[Ord. No. 5023, 2-7-2022]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any owners/occupants in the City limits of Dexter, Missouri, to inhabit a dwelling unless it shall have functional running water.
B. 
At least one (1) sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to the public water system and be functional while owners/occupants are inhabiting the premises for safety and sanitation reasons. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water.
C. 
All plumbing fixtures shall be property installed and maintained in working order and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of performing the function for which such plumbing fixtures are designed. All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and functional condition.
D. 
In the event water services are interrupted, the owners/residents must have water service restored within five (5) business days. The owners/occupants must vacate the premises if the water is not restored. It shall be unlawful for any person to continue to occupy the premises without water.
E. 
Violation of this Section shall be deemed a nuisance.
[Ord. No. 2756 §§1 — 3, 8-17-1974]
A. 
Any person disconnecting or causing to be disconnected a building drain or building sewer from the sanitary sewer system of the City of Dexter, Missouri, shall cap all openings of the sanitary sewer system created by the disconnection so that such openings of the sewer shall be gastight and watertight.
B. 
The word "person" shall mean any individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation or group.
C. 
Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be fined in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).