Sec. 37-73. Fire hydrant meter—Deposit, charges, monthly service charge and water rates; fire flow tests.
A. When a person applies for a fire hydrant meter, the applicant must post a deposit of $500.00. The Department will assess the following charges and deduct them from the deposit if they are incurred:
1. Meter installation: $132.00.
2. Meter removal: $132.00.
3. Meter relocation: $132.00.
B. The customer must post an additional deposit of $500.00 when the charges exceed the amount of the deposit.
C. The Department will assess additional charges as follows:
1. Failure to return fire hydrant key: $100.00.
2. Damage to hydrant or connection: Cost to the Department to repair or replace.
3. Failure to return meter: $500.00.
4. Fire flow test: $360.00.
D. The Department will charge the following monthly service charge and water consumption rates:
1. Monthly service charge: $50.00.
2. Quantity charge per 100 cubic feet: Quantity charge equal to the quantity charge prescribed in Section 37-63(B) for the spring and fall months (April, May, October, November).
E. The Department will add all applicable taxes to all fees and charges. (Ord. No. G-6741, § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)