Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning
of terms used in this chapter shall be as follows:
CITY
The City of Moscow Mills, Missouri.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
All expenditures during the useful life of the water distribution
system for materials, labor, utilities, and other items which are
necessary for managing and maintaining the water distribution system
to achieve the capacity and performance for which such system was
designed and constructed.
REPLACEMENT
Expenditures for obtaining and installing equipment, accessories,
or appurtenances which are necessary during the useful life of the
water distribution system to maintain the capacity and performance
for which such system was designed and constructed. The term "operation
and maintenance" includes replacement.
RESIDENTIAL
A unit used primarily for dwelling purposes.
SUPERINTENDENT
The Public Works Superintendent, who is in responsible charge
of the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system
servicing the City.
USER CHARGE
That portion of the total water service charge which is levied
in a proportional and adequate manner for the cost of operation, maintenance,
and replacement of the City's water distribution system.
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
All piping, conduits, valves, hydrants, storage facilities,
pumps and other appurtenances which serve to deliver water from the
City's water source to the City's water users.
The Owners of all properties located within the City improved
with any structure used or designed to be used for human habitation,
employment, recreation or other purpose, where there is access to
the main line of the City's water distribution system within
100 feet of the property line, shall be required to connect to said
system. Unless prior written agreement is reached with City, the Owner
shall be responsible for installing any and all lines required to
connect to the main line of the City's water distribution system.
Where the City's water distribution system is not available,
all properties shall be connected to a private water distribution
system complying with the provisions of all county and state laws.
The City shall provide water service to all properties within
the City limits when proper application is made. When properties are
annexed into the City or new development takes place, the City will
provide water service as soon as practicable. The City may, at the
discretion of the Board of Aldermen, provide water service to properties
outside the City limits. The water rate for properties outside the
City limits shall be double the water rate for properties within the
City limits.
The Superintendent may issue a written stop work order to any
person who is found violating the provisions of this chapter or otherwise
failing to conform to the City's specifications for connection
to the City's water distribution system. Violation of a stop
work order shall be unlawful and shall constitute a misdemeanor and
shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1 and not more than
$500 or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both, recoverable
with costs of court. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate
offense.
The City may immediately disconnect any connections made in
violation of this chapter and may make report to the Chief of Police
for prosecution. Connection in violation of the provisions of this
chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a
fine of not less than $1 and not more than $500 or by imprisonment
not exceeding 90 days or both, recoverable with costs of court. Each
day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
The minimum/base charge per month shall be $23 for each structure
or unit used or designed to be used separately for human habitation,
employment, recreation or other purpose. This amount shall be charged
if City water service is available to the premises, whether or not
the structure is occupied. For new customers or customers terminating
service, the base fee shall be prorated based on a 30 day billing
cycle for the partial month of service. In addition each user shall
pay a user charge rate of $3.50 per 1,000 gallons of water. For billing
purposes, the amount of water usage will be rounded up (or down) to
the nearest 100 gallon increment and billed accordingly. (See Appendix
A). Rates shall automatically increase by an inflation factor of 3%
each year on April 1, unless the Board of Aldermen decides otherwise.
The City may enact different rates for large volume contributors as
determined by the Board of Aldermen.
Water Distribution System shall be constructed in accordance
with The City of Moscow Mills, Missouri Water Distribution System
Construction Standards.
Appendix "A" and Appendix "B" to former Chapter 114 of the City
Code and the Missouri Design Guide for community Water Systems, latest
edition, and the City's Water Distribution System Standards are
hereby adopted and incorporated herein.