§ 33-55. Relocation of water meter and service tap.

(a)

The City may relocate five-eighths (⅝) inch by three-fourths (¾) inch or 1-inch meters upon the request of the property owner or his/her authorized representative up to a maximum of thirteen (13) feet from its existing location. The property owner or his/her authorized representative will relocate one and one-half (1½) inch and two (2) inch meters. This relocation will be inspected by the City prior to backfill. The cost of relocating each water meter shall be as established by resolution of the City Council and shall be payable in advance. The property owner or his/her authorized representative is responsible for connecting the existing water service line to the discharge side of the water meter.

(b)

When the property owner or his/her authorized representative requests that a meter be relocated to a site greater than thirteen (13) feet or requests water meters larger than two (2) inches be relocated from its existing location, a new service connection is required. The cost of making a new service tap and relocating the water meter shall be paid by the property owner in an amount as established by resolution of the City Council.

(c)

Fees for making a new service tap and relocating the water meter must be paid in advance. Fees for water taps and water meters larger than two (2) inches will be billed the actual cost of materials and labor required for such work. The City shall collect an advance deposit based on an estimate of the cost of the water.

(Ord. No. 3003, § 1(Exh. A), 9-27-16)