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(A) Installation. Remote water meters shall be installed on each premises or property now or hereafter served by the city waterworks system. Such installation must be made on all such properties on or before December 31, 1981, on those properties being served at that time and any properties added to the system after that date must install remote water meters before being added to the system.
(B) Costs. The remote water meters shall be installed by the city municipal utilities, which shall bear the costs of installation except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(C) To be city property. The remote water meters shall at all times remain the property of the city municipal utilities and the utilities shall at all times be responsible for the maintenance of the same.
('79 Code, § 20-16) (Ord. passed 5-17-77; Am. Ord. passed 12-2-80)
§ 51.02 EXTENSION OF WATER LINES BEYOND CORPORATE BOUNDARIES.
(A) Municipal water lines are not to be extended beyond the corporate boundaries without the prior execution and recordation of a water user’s agreement by the property owner which, among other things, waives all objection rights the owner may otherwise have to annexation of the property within the corporate limits of the city on behalf of the property owner and all future owners of the property.
(B) Upon request made in writing to the city for the extension of municipal water beyond the corporate boundaries, the Utilities Superintendent or his designee is to make a rough estimate of the pipe, valves, hydrants and other material and equipment necessary for such an extension and also what easements and road bearings would be necessary to complete and maintain such an extension and submit the same to the Board of Works and the property owner. (The estimate is solely for the benefit of the Board of Works and the property owner shall not be entitled to rely thereon should the owner decide to pursue the extension, but it shall be understood to have the duty to make independent investigation of the cost of the extension.)
(C) In addition, the Utilities Superintendent or his designee is to make an estimate of the supply needs which would likely be required by users of an extension should it be constructed and whether it would adversely affect the reserve capacity of the city to serve present and future consumers located within the corporate boundaries, and the appropriate sizing of mains so as to not only serve the applying property owner, but also the present and future potential consumers along the proposed line or extension thereof.
(D) (1) It is the obligation of the property owner to pay all material, improvement, construction engineering and easement costs associated with making the extension of municipal water lines to and within the site.
(2) Where the extension of lines is of a distance as to potentially improve the property of other landowners, the city may enter into a recoupment agreement meeting statutory requirements of duration and recordation whereby the landowner may recoup from future landowners connecting to the main a portion of the costs of making the extension according to a formula established in the recoupment agreement. The city, however, is not obligated to enter into such an agreement, and is also not obligated to allow other landowners to connect into a main with such an agreement.
(3) Where the city determines that it is in the best interest of the future development of the city that all, or a portion, of an extension have over-sized mains to allow for future connections and to facilitate the eventual annexation of lands to be served by the proposed line, the city may agree to pay all, or a part, of the difference in cost attributable to the oversizing.
(E) All extensions of water lines, type and make of valves and equipment are to be in accordance with city specifications, or where such specifications do not exist, consistent with the instructions of the Utilities Superintendent or his designee and as approved by the City Engineer. It is the duty and responsibility of the property owner to arrange for inspection of the lines by the Water Superintendent prior to the burial of the same.
(F) All extension agreements are to provide for the warranty of the materials and workmanship of constructed lines by the property owner for a period of three years, which warranty is to cover the cost of replacing the lines or maintenance thereof during the period.
(G) Divisions (A) through (F) if this section, notwithstanding, upon request of a landowner located contiguous with the corporate boundaries at the time of the request, where the site of the proposed connection is less than the minimum lot width from an existing water main, and with the approval of the Board of Works, a requesting landowner may be connected to the municipal water line by the execution and recordation of a water user’s agreement and the payment of all required fees; provided, however, that whenever the connection requires the boring under or cutting into or other utilization of a privately-owned street, county road or highway, the landowner shall be responsible for obtaining any easement rights and repairing any damage done to the street, road or highway.
(Ord. 2000-14, passed 8-1-00)
§ 51.03 EXTENSION OF WATER LINES WITHIN A NEWLY PLATTED SUBDIVISION.
(A) Whenever a developer proposes the development of a subdivision within the corporate limits of the city, the developer is to agree to pay the cost of all improvements in the form of lines, valves, and other equipment necessary and cost of construction and connection of all lines and equipment necessary to connect a dwelling for each lot in the proposed subdivision to the city water system, all in accordance with the provisions of the City Code Subdivision Control provisions at~ 152.06.7 (Water Facilities) in effect at this time and as may be amended from time to time.
(B) All material and construction is to be done according to city specifications and the inspection and approval of the Utilities Superintendent or his designee and the City Engineer prior to burial; and the developer shall warrant the quality and improvement of the materials and construction for a period of three years, which warranty is to cover the cost of replacing the lines or maintenance thereof during the period.
(Ord. 2000-14~ passed 8-1-00)
§ 51.04 EXTENSION OF WATER LINES TO A NEWLY PLATTED COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL SITE WITHIN OR WITHOUT CITY BOUNDARIES.
The extension of water lines to parcels subdivided within industrial or commercial districts to serve new industrial or commercial sites are to be individually negotiated between the city, the developer and the purchaser.
(Ord. 2000-14, passed 8-1-00)
§ 51.14 REMOVAL OF THE WATER UTILITY FROM THE JURISDICTION OF THE INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
The municipally owned water utility of the city shall be, and is, hereby removed from the jurisdiction of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for the approval of rates and charges and of the issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness. (Ord. 97-8, passed 4-15-97)
Statutory reference:
Authorizing removal of municipally owned utilities from jurisdiction of Commission, see IC 8-1.5-3-9.1 et seq.
§ 51.15 ESTABLISHED GENERALLY.
There shall be and there are hereby established for the use of and the service rendered by the waterworks system of the city, the rates and charges, based on the amount of water supplied by the waterworks system as prescribed in this subchapter.
('79 Code, § 20-23) (Ord. passed 4-20-76; Am. Ord. passed 11-7-78; Am. Ord. passed 4-20-82; Am. Ord. passed 8-16-88; Am. Ord. 10692, passed 10-6-92)
§ 51.16 BASED ON QUANTITY USED; METER READINGS.
The water rates and charges shall be based upon the quantity of water used on or in the property or premises subject to such rates and charges as the same shall be measured by the water meters therein used. Water meters shall be read once each month.
('79 Code, § 20-24) (Ord. passed 4-20-76; Am. Ord. passed 9-17-76; Am. Ord. passed 11-7-78; Am. Ord. passed 4-20-82; Am. Ord. 10692, passed 10-6-92)
§ 51.17 MONTHLY WATER USAGE - BLOCK RATES.
This schedule sets forth the rates and charges for the water supplied by the waterworks system of the city. The following block rates (subject to the monthly minimum provided below) applied to metered water usage on a monthly basis:
GALLONS OF WATER |
RATE PER 1,000 GALLONS |
First 3,000 |
$3.81 |
Next 7,000 |
3.36 |
Next 15,000 |
2.90 |
Next 25,000 |
2.43 |
Next 50,000 |
1.98 |
Over 100,000 |
1.52 |
('79 Code, § 20-26) (Ord. passed 4-20-76; Am. Ord passed 4-20-82; Ord. passed 8-16-88; Am. Ord. 12692, passed 1-26-92; Am. Ord. 10692, passed 10-6-92; Am. Ord. 12693, passed 1-26-93; Am. Ord. 97-26, passed 12-2-97; Am. Ord. 2001-6, passed 6-19-01)
§ 51.18 MONTHLY WATER USAGE - MONTHLY MINIMUM CHARGE.
The monthly minimum charge per meter shall be as follows:
SIZE OF METER (INCHES) |
MINIMUM |
MINIMUM |
5/8 - 3/4 |
3,000 |
$ 11.44 |
1 |
6,500 |
23.21 |
1 1/4 |
11,200 |
38.44 |
1 1/2 |
15,600 |
51.19 |
2 |
24,400 |
76.68 |
3 |
40,000 |
114.98 |
4 |
50,600 |
140.53 |
6 |
92,700 |
223.62 |
('79 Code, § 20-25) (Ord. passed 4-20-76; Am. Ord passed 4-20-82; Ord. passed 8-16-88; Am. Ord. 12692, passed 1-26-92; Am. Ord. 10692, passed 10-6-92; Am. Ord. 12693, passed 1-26-93; Am. Ord. 97-26, passed 12-2-97; Am. Ord. 2001-06, passed 6-19-01)
§ 51.19 ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANT AND FIRE PROTECTION.
The following charges are for the fire protection water service:
(A) Fire protection charges.
| Meter Size |
Year One Rate |
Year Two Rate |
Year Three Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
5/8 - 3/4 inch |
$ 1.53 |
$ 3.06 |
$ 4.60 |
1 inch |
$ 3.32 |
$ 6.64 |
$ 9.97 |
1 1/4 inch |
$ 5.72 |
$ 11.44 |
$ 17.17 |
1 1/2 inch |
$ 7.97 |
$ 15.94 |
$ 23.92 |
2 inch |
$ 12.47 |
$ 24.94 |
$ 37.41 |
3 inch |
$ 20.44 |
$ 40.98 |
$ 61.35 |
4 inch |
$ 25.86 |
$ 51.72 |
$ 77.59 |
6 inch |
$ 47.38 |
$ 94.76 |
$ 142.14 |
8 inch |
$ 69.00 |
$ 138.00 |
$ 207.00 |
* Notwithstanding the provisions above, Ordinance 2006-12 approves and authorizes the "Year One Rate" only and further approval by the Common Council is necessary for "Year Two and Year Three Rates" to be implemented. |
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(1) Municipal hydrants, per hydrant, per annum: $578.65
(2) Private hydrant, per hydrant, per annum: $578.65
(B) Private Fire Protection Service.
Sprinkling Systems |
Per Annum |
1" connection |
$ 46.20 |
2" connection |
151.81 |
3" connection |
380.60 |
4" connection |
609.39 |
5" connection |
947.34 |
6" connection |
1,524.60 |
8" connection |
2683.99 |
('79 Code, § 20-27) (Ord. passed 4-20-76; Am. Ord. passed 11-7-78; Am. Ord. passed 4-20-82; Am. Ord. passed 8-16-88; Am. Ord. 10692, passed 10-6-92; Am. Ord. 12693, passed 1-26-93; Am. Ord. 97-26, passed 12-2-97; Am. Ord. 2001-6, passed 6-19-01; Am. Ord. 2006-12, passed 6-20-06)
§ 51.20 COLLECTION AND PAYMENT CHARGE.
All bills for water services not paid within 15 days from the due date thereof, as stated in such bills, shall be subject to the collection or deferred payment charge of 10% on the first $3 and 3% on the excess over $3.
('79 Code, § 20-28) (Ord. passed 4-20-76; Am. Ord. passed 11-7-78; Am. Ord. passed 8-16-88; Am. Ord. 10692, passed 10-6-92)
There shall be a charge for reconnection of service, following its disconnection for reason of nonpayment of water bills, in the amount of $15 if reconnection is completed during normal business hours or $20 if reconnection is completed outside of normal business hours.
('79 Code, § 20-29) (Ord. passed 4-20-76; Am. Ord. passed 11-7-78; Am. Ord. passed 4-20-82; Am. Ord. passed 8-16-88; Am. Ord. 10692, passed 10-6-92)
Water furnished to temporary users, such as contractors, circuses and the like, shall be charged on the basis of the metered gallonage rates hereinbefore set forth as estimated and established by the Waterworks Superintendent.
('79 Code, § 20-30) (Ord. passed 4-20-76; Am. Ord. passed 11-7-78; Am. Ord. passed 4-20-82; Am. Ord. passed 8-16-88; Am. Ord. 10692, passed 10-6-92)
(A) A tap charge shall be collected from each customer, prior to connection to the water system, in an amount sufficient to reimburse the city for the labor and material necessary for tapping the main and installation of service from the main to the curb stop and the cost of furnishing and installing a water meter, which meter shall be furnished and installed by the City.
(B) The charge for a 5/8-inch to 3/4-inch installation shall be in the amount of $300. The charge for a one-inch or larger installation shall be the labor and material costs incurred, but in no event shall said charge be less than $300.
('79 Code, § 20-31) (Ord. passed 7-29-76; Am. Ord. passed 11-7-78; Am. Ord. passed 4-20-82; Am. Ord. passed 8-16-88; Am. Ord. 10692, passed 10-6-92)
§ 51.24 INSTALLATION FEE FOR REMOTE WATER METER.
An installation fee of $16 shall be charged to each premises or property upon which a remote water meter is so installed, which fee shall be payable in full by the customer at the time of installation or shall be payable over a period of one calendar year from the date of installation, should the customer so elect said mode of payment. ('79 Code, § 20-32) (Ord. passed 5-17-77)
The charge for a check returned because of non-sufficient funds shall be $10. ('79 Code, § 20-33) (Ord. passed 8-16-88; Am. Ord. 10692, passed 10-6-92)
§ 51.26 ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF GARRETT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES MONTHLY BILLING CHARTS.
(A) Monthly billing charts - residential users. The Garrett Municipal Utilities Monthly Billing Charts - Residential Users, as prepared by Financial Solutions Group, Inc and dated 19th day of June 2001, are hereby adopted and incorporated as part of this code of ordinances as if set out fully herein.
(B) Monthly billing chats-commercial and institutional users. The Garrett Municipal Utilities Monthly Billing Charts - , as prepared by Financial Solutions Group, Inc and dated 19th day of June 2001, are hereby adopted and incorporated as part of this code of ordinances as if set out fully herein.
(C) Monthly billing charts- governmental and industrial users. The Garrett Municipal Utilities Monthly Billing Charts - Governmental and Industrial Users, as prepared by Financial Solutions Group, Inc and dated 19th day of June 2001, are hereby adopted and incorporated as part of this code of ordinances as if set out fully herein.
(Am. Ord. 97-26, passed 12-2-97; Am. Ord. 2001-6, passed 6-19-01)
§ 51.27 BILLING; DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS.
(A) The rates and charges for water usage may be billed to the tenant or tenants occupying the property served, unless otherwise requested in writing by the owner, but such billing shall in no way relieve the owner from the liability for payment in the event payment is not made by the tenant as herein required. The owners of property served, which are occupied by a tenant or tenants, shall have the right to examine the collection records of the city for the purpose of determining whether bills have been paid by such tenant or tenants, provided that such examination shall be made at the office at which those records are kept during normal business hours.
(B) In addition to the other remedies and penalties as provided in this chapter, the city shall also have the right to bring a civil action to recover any delinquent and unpaid water bill plus penalty, together with reasonable attorney’s fees.
(Ord. 94-4, passed 2-1-94; Am. Ord. 94-7, passed 2-15-94)
(C) There shall be a charge of $1.50 for each duplicate bill prepared by the city. (Ord. 94-4, passed 2-1-94; Am. Ord 94-7, passed 12-15-97)
§ 51.28 PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES; REASONABLE RETURN.
(A) The Common Council hereby elects to receive payment in lieu of taxes from the waterworks.
(B) The Common Council hereby elects to earn a reasonable return on the waterworks plant.
(Ord. 10692, passed 10-6-92)
No applicant or consumer shall be hereafter connected for service by the Water Utility or entitled to receive water from the utility until such applicant or consumer shall apply at the utility office for such service, pay all delinquencies, if any, standing against such consumer, wheresoever incurred, and shall make a deposit with such utility in the amount of $50. (Ord. 94-21, passed -94)
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