2023-20 Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 64 - Water Service

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event any part of such lot or parcel, or such contiguous lots or parcels, is separate service lines and meters. (Amended, Ordinance No. 2017-08, February 6, 2017) (Amended, Ordinance No. 2055-112, December 19, 2005) (Amended, Ordinance No. 2000-63, July 17, 2000) (Amended, Ordinance No. 90-35, March 19, 1990) 11. WATER METER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE.All existing and newly installed water meters shall be located or relocated, at the expense of the owner of the premises served, so as, in the determination of the Public Works Director, to control the entire supply of water to the premises and in a clean, dry safe place so that the meter or meters not be subject to great temperature variance and be properly protected from freezing and other hazards, and be easily accessible for installation, maintenance, reading, and replacement. All meters shall at the time of installation be equipped with a device, approved by said director, which will permit said meter to be read without entry into the building or other enclosure wherein the meter is located, said device being known as a communication module.After original installation, the City shall test, inspect, repair, or replace water meters and communication modules as needed. The City may charge the owner of the premises served for service and/or replacement costs for water meters and accessories that are damaged due to improper protection from freezing and other hazards by said owner. Amended Ordinance No. 2017-08,7 08 F ebru 6 2017 Amended Ordinance No. 2013-20 April 1, 2013) (Amended, Ordinance No. 2005-112, December 19, 2005) (Amended, Ordinance No. 2000-63, July 17, 2000) (Amended, Ordinance No. 90-35, March 19, 1990) 12. ESTIMATED BILLING. If at any time a meter shall fail to accurately measure and register the amount of water passing through the same, or the meter is not read by the City due to labor shortage, equipment failure, inclement weather, or other unforeseen