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ARTICLE II. WATER* Page 3 of 19 less than ten dollars ($10.00). This estimate shall be based upon the nature of the use of said property, and the experience with other similar deposit may be refunded if and when all bills rendered have been paid for a period of one year. (Code 1952, § 7402; Ord. No. NS-936, § 2, 9-16-68) Sec. 39-18. Application for change in service size or location. size of the meter, the users in the city. Said before delinquent date (a) Required; making of change; liabilities : Any person desiring to change the size or location of any water service that has been installed, shall make application to the department for such a change. The department, if in its judgment the change is necessary or advisable, will make the change. The applicant requesting a change in service size or location shall be liable to the city for all costs, including the cost of special boxes, vaults or equipment where it is determined that the installation of the same is necessary. (b) Deposit : A cash deposit may be requested by the department in an amount estimated to be the cost of the work before any work is started. Any balance of the costs over the deposit is due upon completion of the work. Unless such charges are paid within thirty-five (35) days of the date of presentation, the supply of water will be turned off at the City curb cock and secured and shall remain off and secured until all charges, rates or penalties have been paid. (Code 1952, § 7403; Ord. No. NS-936, § 2, 9-16-68) Sec. 39-19. Charges for service installations. (a) Water service : For all water services the department shall collect in advance for each tap and attachment made with its water system an amount which the city council shall establish by resolution. (b) Fire service : For all fire protection services the department shall collect in advance for each tap and attachment made with its water system an amount which the city council shall establish by resolution. (c) Backflow preventer : The department shall collect in advance for each service requiring backflow protection an amount equal to the estimated cost. (d) Larger size service and special installations : For all large size services and special installations the department shall collect in advance an amount estimated to cover the cost. (Code 1952, § 7404; Ord. No. NS-936, § 2, 9-16-68) Sec. 39-20. Facilities declared property of city; cost of repairs. All facilities, including but not limited to water meters, meter boxes, detector checks, and fittings installed by the city, shall remain at all times the property of the city, and where replacements, repairs, or adjustment of any facility are rendered necessary by the act, omission or negligence of the customer or of any person occupying the premises with the consent of the customer, any expense incurred by the city shall be charged against and collected from the customer. If the customer fails to pay such charges, the water may be shut off until such charges are paid. (Code 1952, § 7405; Ord. No. NS-936, § 2, 9-16-68) Sec. 39-21. Water rates and service charges. 19F-105 http://Iibrary2.municode.com/default-test/DocView/14452/l/242/244 3/3/2009