§ 154-69. Charges and penalty for turning off water, plugging service or removing meter.

(a)

Charges. Whenever it is necessary for the department to terminate water service, plug the meter, remove the meter, or remove a jumper in order to enforce the requirements of this article, accounts shall be charged as follows:

(1)

Termination of service, including locking device, $45.00.

(2)

Plugging meter and reset, $75.00.

(3)

Removing meter and reset, $100.00.

(4)

Removing jumper, $200.00.

(b)

Removal of meter. Should the water be turned off from any premises for nonpayment of any bill or any other cause and afterwards the water is found to be on, the water meter may be removed or the water service plugged or locked and a charge in accordance with this section, in addition to a charge for the water consumed, shall be made.

(c)

Penalty. If the termination or removal is the result of an illegal connection, any violation shall subject the offender to punishment pursuant to the penalty set forth in section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances, as may be amended from time to time. Each day such illegal activity continues shall constitute a separate violation. This penalty shall be in addition to the costs and charges listed above.

(d)

Restoration of service. Service shall not be restored until all charges and penalties set forth herein are paid in full.

(Code 1977, § 9-4069; Ord. No. 1998-87, § 19, 12-10-98; Ord. No. 2005-01, §§ 21, 22, 1-10-05)