[Code 1985 § 27-1; Code 2005 § 110-1]
A water or sewer tap authorization or permit shall be valid for one year from its issuance. At the end of such period, the tap fee will be refunded if the tap is not made. In renewal of the permit or authorization desired, the fee paid will not be refunded but will be credited against the tap fee in existence at the time of application for renewal.
[Code 1985 § 27-27; Code 2005 § 110-92]
A. 
In addition to the established connection or tap fees, all utilities users shall make a meter or service deposit in accordance to those charges so established by resolution from time to time by the board of commissioners. The deposit shall be posted in the city clerk's office prior to receiving any water, electric, or other utility service. Meter or service deposits cannot be sold or transferred by one customer to another except by consent of the city clerk, who shall keep an accurate record of all meter deposits.
B. 
The deposit shall be refunded by the city clerk to the customer upon termination of use of service or earlier in accordance with a policy established by resolution from time to time by the board of commissioners, provided that the customer has paid all bills due the city and surrenders the deposit receipt; but, if the meter is damaged in any way except by ordinary wear, the whole of such or so much thereof as is necessary to pay the amount due the department shall be deducted from the deposit. The city clerk may require the identification of the person surrendering deposit receipt. In case the customer loses the deposit receipt, the city clerk shall require that the customer sign a release for acknowledging return of the deposit.