[R.O. 2009 §710.100; CC 1976 §26-96; Ord. No. 463 §2, 12-2-1968]
The Superintendent of the Municipal Utilities is hereby authorized
to execute contracts for water main extensions and to make refunds
thereon as prescribed in this Article.
[R.O. 2009 §710.110; CC 1976 §26-97; Ord. No. 463 §3,12-2-1968]
A.
Water
main extensions shall include no mains smaller than six (6) inches
in diameter and fire hydrants shall be spaced in accordance with design
criteria of the Utilities Department; provided however that the Superintendent
of the Municipal Utilities may require:
1.
The use of smaller mains in areas otherwise provided with proper
fire flows.
2.
The use of larger mains may be required in lieu of six (6) inch mains,
in which case the Municipal Utilities shall bear the difference between
the cost of the larger main and the six (6) inch main, unless such
larger main is required or needed by the applicant for such extension.
[R.O. 2009 §710.120; CC 1976 §26-98; Ord. No. 463 §4, 12-2-1968]
A.
All
water main extensions shall be constructed under or of the following
methods:
1.
By contract with the Municipal Utilities, awarded on the basis of
competitive bids.
2.
At the actual cost to the City of materials, equipment, labor, administration
and other costs using utility employees and equipment owned or rented
by the Municipal Utilities.
3.
By the applicant with the approval of the Superintendent of Utilities,
and in accordance with proper design criteria and use of materials.
4.
By any combination of such methods.
[R.O. 2009 §710.130; CC 1976 §26-99; Ord. No. 463 §4, 12-2-1968]
All applicants for water main extensions shall deposit with
the Municipal Utilities a sum equal to the estimated cost of such
water main extension by the Superintendent of Utilities, and such
estimated cost shall include all costs for the complete installation
of material, labor, equipment usage, engineering, and administration
costs.
[R.O. 2009 §710.140; CC 1976 §26-100; Ord. No. 463 §4, 12-2-1968]
The cost of feeder mains that may be designated by the Superintendent
of the Municipal Utilities and required to provide present or future
water service and proper fire flows will be borne by the Municipal
Utilities, in accordance with the method of construction used.
[R.O. 2009 §710.150; CC 1976 §26-101; Ord. No. 463 §4, 12-2-1968]
When the actual cost of a water main extension is known the
Municipal Utilities shall refund that part of the applicant's deposit
that is in excess of the actual cost. In case the deposit is less
than the actual cost the deficiency shall be paid by the applicant
at the completion of the installation.
[R.O. 2009 §710.160; CC 1976 §26-102; Ord. No. 463 §5, 12-2-1968; Ord. No. 851 §1, 3-7-1977]
All water main extensions made in accordance with contracts
authorized by the Municipal Utilities, City of Higginsville, shall
be the property of the Municipal Utilities, and the control, operation
and right of use thereof shall be vested wholly and exclusively in
the Municipal Utilities, City of Higginsville.
