Ordinance 4085 - Laserfiche WebLink

• • • contractor accordingly. Such charges for water shall be considered to operate as a materials lien against the contractor if unpaid. A reasonable meter rental charge for use of any meter furnished by the Water Department to measure water used in connection with such contracts may be added to the billing for water consumed including repair of any damage done to the meter. Section 60: Construction Water Use - Buildings. a. Metered: In the case of water consumed during construction of a building or structure which, upon completion, would be served through a metered connection, the amount of water so consumed during construction shall be paid for by the contractor or owner at the applicable metered rate. If a metered service is not installed to the premises during the initial stage of construction, the amount of water consumed between the commencement of construction and the installation and turn on of the metered service shall be estimated by the Superintendent and the charge added to the cost for installation of the service connection, or added to a subsequent water billing to the premises. b. Fixed Rate: In the case of water consumed during construction of a residence which, upon completion, would be eligible for a fixed rate service, there shall be no charge other than the fixed rate charge, provided the service connection is installed and turned on during the initial stage of construction. If an application for a service connection is made for such premises near the end or after completion of such construction, a charge in the amount of Five Dollars ($5. 00) shall be made and paid as an addition to the cost for installation of the service connection, or added to a subsequent water billing to the premises. Section 61: Special Water Use - Approval Required. Any and all other special uses of water from the Water System not included above nor elsewhere in this Ordinance shall be reviewed prior to such use and the -29-