§ 52.10. TAP-ON FEES.

(A) All taps for water service in the mains of the waterworks system shall be made under the direct authority and supervision of the Waterworks Superintendent. All applications for new water service shall be made to the Utility-Cashier's office.

(B) In any residential, business, or industrial area within the city limits, or in any area serviced by the city water mains, or in any other area where a water main is in the street, alley, or easement, and is contiguous to the property being serviced, the service pipe, material, installation, and the pipe of the service line shall be charged by the waterworks system as follows:

Size of Pipe	Fee
	10-1-2008	7-1-2009	1-1-2010
5/8 inch	$900	$1,000	$1,100

(C) The charge listed above plus the meter deposit shall be paid in advance. Charges on all connections, taps, or new service above 5/8 inch will be determined by the Board of Public Works and Safety, as set forth in division (B) of this section. As of August 1, 2010, any request for a new water service must be accompanied by a “sewer lateral approval certificate” prior to the creation of a new account.

(D) In addition to the connection charges set forth in this section, all applicants for water service in Bowman Acres and Chapman Estates First Section shall pay a special connection charge of $2,159; provided, however, if the special connection charge is paid on or before July 1, 1992, then the connection fee set forth in divisions (B) or (C) above shall not be required.

(‘66 Code, § 32.04) (Ord. 1954-5, passed 2-23-54; Am. Ord. 1960-20, passed 2-17-60; Am. Ord. 1972-6, passed 5-17-72; Am. Ord. 1989-9, passed 6-22-89; Am. Ord. 1992-3, passed 4-9-92; Am. Ord. 2002-17, passed 5-9-02; Am. Ord. 2004-8, passed 3- 11-04; Am. Ord. 2008-25, passed 9-24-08; Am. Ord. 2010-9, passed 6-23-10)