[R.O. 2007 §37-1]
A.
Nothing
contained in this Code of Ordinances or in the ordinance adopting
this Code shall be construed to repeal or otherwise affect in any
manner the following:
[R.O. 2007 §37-2]
For the purpose of this Title, the word "utility" shall be construed to mean and include water, sewer, electricity
and/or any other utility service furnished by the City to consumers
thereof.
[R.O. 2007 §37-3]
All pertinent provisions of this Title are hereby made a part
of the terms and conditions whereby the City shall furnish any utility
service to any person; or whereby the City shall make any utility
connections or perform any work of any kind in connection with the
furnishing of any utility service.
[R.O. 2007 §37-4]
That certain manual entitled "Policy Manual for the Light, Water
and Sewer Departments" and promulgated by the Board of Public Works,
copies of which are on file in the office of the Board of Public Works
and the office of the City Clerk, is hereby adopted by reference and
included in this Title as if fully set forth herein.
[R.O. 2007 §37-7; Rev. Ords. 1951 §24.450(21)]
The City shall not be liable for any damage to the property
of any consumer of any utility service furnished by the City due to
backflow of the sewerage system, failure of the service supply, interruption
of service or any other cause outside the direct control of the City.
[R.O. 2007 §37-5]
Any utility service furnished under the provisions of this Title
shall be in accordance with and in compliance with all applicable
technical provisions of this Code, State law and City ordinances,
rules and regulations.
[R.O. 2007 §37-6; Rev. Ords. 1951 §24.450(50)]
The City shall have the right to disconnect or refuse to connect
or reconnect any utility service which does not meet the applicable
provisions of this Code, State law or City ordinances, rules or regulations.
[R.O. 2007 §37-8]
The City reserves the right to cut off any utility service without
notice in case of emergencies. When an interruption in service is
necessary for maintenance and improvement to the utility system, affected
consumers thereof will be notified as circumstances permit.
