§ 154-119. Temporary use of water by contractors and others.  


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  • (a)

    Charges. Contractors and other persons may be supplied with water for temporary use according to the regular monthly rate of charges provided for water supply. They shall be required to deposit an amount equal to that charged for making water connections of various sizes as scheduled for these connections, the deposit to be held as a guaranty of the safety of the meter and other equipment owned by the city furnished such persons and for the payment of charges for water used through the meter. The applicant shall be charged for cost of making the tap, setting the meter and other expenses in connection therewith and for the removal of the meter and connections.

    (b)

    Refund of deposit. Upon payment of all charges and the removal and discontinuance of service through the meter, the commissioner of the department of watershed management is authorized to refund the amount of the deposit without interest.

(Code 1977, § 9-4063; Ord. No. 2006-53, § 35, 8-29-06)