§ 1105.08. Water tap charge.

The Division of Water will make and maintain the water tap which shall remain the property of the city. The tap charge shall be paid in advance as follows:

Size of tap—¾″ - 2″:

The cost of the water tap charge shall be based upon the current contract costs of material and the current labor and equipment costs to construct the water tap plus twenty-five (25) percent.

Size of tap—Larger than 2″:

For taps larger than two (2) inches in nominal diameter, the charge shall be actual cost plus twenty-five (25) percent. A cash deposit equal to the estimated charge shall be required. Any excess deposit will be refunded and any deficiency shall be paid.

All water taps in subdivisions or developments must be installed at the time the water mains are installed, pursuant to Section 183 of the Charter. Every property owner shall be required to install a tap for each lot or parcel immediately prior to the paving of any street when ordered by the director of public service pursuant to Section 183 of the Charter.

Taps may be installed by a qualified contractor upon issuance of a permit by the Division of Water. Such installation must conform to the standards and specifications of the Division of Water and must be approved by the Division of Water.

(Ord. 2810-89: Ord. 422-06 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2398-2012, § 4, 12-3-2012)