§ 13.16.250. Temporary service connections.

For water service of a temporary nature, applicants shall be required to pay in advance the estimated cost of installation and removal of equipment and materials, plus a reasonable depreciation charge for the use of equipment and material furnished by the department. The applicant shall also pay his water bill in advance and based on an estimate of the quantity to be used, or he shall otherwise establish satisfactory credit.

A.

Time Limit. Temporary service connections shall be disconnected and terminated within six months after installation unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the department.

B.

Charge for Water Served. Charges for water furnished through a temporary service connection shall be at the established rates set forth in the current water rate schedule.

C.

Installation Charge and Deposits. The applicant for temporary service will be required to do the following:

1.

Pay the department, in advance, the estimated cost of installing and removing all facilities necessary to furnish each service;

2.

Deposit an amount sufficient to cover bills for water during the entire period such temporary service may be used, or otherwise establish credit approved by the department;

3.

Deposit with the utility an amount equal to the value of any equipment loaned by the department to such applicant.

(Ord. 85-08-06-01 § 5 (part): prior code. § 54.10.090(j))