Any persons, other than those authorized in MMC §
8.05.1050, who open or close a fire hydrant and cause any damage to the water system shall be liable for all damages incurred. Any person, firm or agency making a direct connection to a city fire hydrant without written permission from the public works director or finance department will be liable for and shall pay to the city an unauthorized connection to fire hydrant fee for each unauthorized connection as set forth in Attachment A, City Schedule of Rates and Fees, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter with future adjustments to this fee reflected in the city-wide fee schedule. The person, firm or agency will also be liable to the city for any damages, including costs of lost water, and shall pay all incurred costs to repair any fire hydrant or water mains and appurtenances caused by an unauthorized connection to the fire hydrant.
Upon discovery of the unauthorized connection, the city will immediately disconnect or cause the person to disconnect the unauthorized connection. No further connection will be permitted unless authorized by the city and the perpetrator will be required to make payment in full to the city of any fees and/or damages required under this article.
(Ord. 721 § 1)