Upon application, the city, in its discretion, may authorize a temporary water service connection for construction or other limited purposes, under acceptable terms and conditions and if it is determined by the public works director that there will be no undue hardship to the water system or existing customers. Temporary service connections will be disconnected or terminated within one year unless the city grants a time extension in writing. Temporary water service typically is provided through a fire hydrant in accordance with Article X and requires a deposit to use a temporary meter. The applicant must return the temporary meter within ten business days of the termination of temporary water service.
(Ord. 721 § 1)
A person desiring a temporary water service connection will complete an application in accordance with Article VI and include a description of the location of and reasons for the temporary water service as well as a deposit. Any person who is in violation of any provision of this chapter, or who owes money to the city under this chapter, may not be granted temporary water service.
Deposits for temporary water service will be forfeited if the meter is not returned to the utility billing office or if it is returned damaged. The deposit is the cost to replace the temporary meter plus staff time to order, receive, and prepare a replacement meter. The customer shall call in the meter reading from the temporary meter to the finance department no less frequently than every month.
The public works director may require the return of the temporary meter if evidence exists that the person has violated this chapter. The finance department will bill the customer for all usage on the temporary meter.
(Ord. 721 § 1)
For the duration of the temporary water service, a monthly consumption charge will be imposed. The charge set forth in Attachment A, City Schedule of Rates and Fees, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter reflects the charge in place at time of enactment of the ordinance codified in this chapter. Adjustments to this charge will take place by resolution of the city council and any updated charge will be contained in the separate city-wide fee schedule.
(Ord. 721 § 1)