[Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Middletown 7-2-2007
by Ord. No. 12-07.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
This is a chapter pertaining to the use of public water, the installation
and connections to the water system within the City of Middletown.
A.
APPLICANT INSTALLED WATER MAIN
CURB STOP
DIRECTOR
ENGINEER
NONRESIDENTIAL UNIT
PERSON
PH
PROPERTY OWNER or OWNER OF PROPERTY or OWNER
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT
RESIDENTIAL LOT
RESPONSIBILITIES
SERVICE TAP
WATER AUTHORITY
WATERCOURSE
WATER SERVICE
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Refers to water main installed by the property owner.
The apparatus that is installed at approximately the property line
and controls the flow of water to the property.
The Director of the Water and Sewer Department, or his duly authorized
representative.
The Chief Engineer of the Water and Sewer Department, or his duly
authorized representative.
Shall include but not limited to commercial, industrial and institutional
units. It also refers to one room in the case of a hotel/motel or a room or
suite of rooms designed for institutional residential living.
Includes any individual person, party or group of persons associated
together in any way, or any corporation or organization.
The logarithm of the reciprocal of the concentration of hydrogen
ions in grams per liter of solution.
The owner of the property shall be the individual, individuals, or
company as listed on the Middletown land records at the time in question.
A room or suite of two or more rooms designed for use by one family
for living and sleeping purposes, having one kitchen or kitchenette.
A quantity of land which conforms to the zoning regulations or is
a nonconforming lot under the zoning regulations so that it may be used for
residential construction.
The property owner is responsible for all expenses associated with
the installation of the service from the curb stop to the building. The City
is responsible for the public water main in public roads and the service from
the water main to the curb stop.
For nonresidential service taps, it's the responsibility of
the contractor to excavate as necessary and provide all necessary materials
for tapping the main. City personnel will tap all water mains. For residential
service taps the City will provide all materials and excavation equipment
to tap the main and install the service up to and including curb stop.
The Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Middletown.
A channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continuously or
intermittently.
The pipe that connects the house or building to the water main.
B.
Shall is mandatory; may is permissive.
The following charges for connection to the City water system as adopted
by the Water Pollution Control Authority are consented to and established.
A.
Properties affected. These charges shall apply to all
properties located within the City of Middletown used or to be used for residential
purposes which have available to them a water main to which connection may
be made.
B.
Residential; nonapplicant installed water main. The following
charges shall be paid to the City at the time application is made for connection
when the water main was not installed by the applicant:
(1)
Residential unit charge. A residential unit charge of
$1,500 for each residential dwelling unit constructed or to be constructed
on the property to be connected.
(2)
Residential lot charge. A residential lot charge of $500
for each lot on which a structure containing one or more dwelling units is
or is to be constructed.
(3)
Transmission charge. A transmission charge of $250 for
each residential unit.
(4)
Service connection charge. A service connection charge
as follows:
(5)
Outside reader: $25.
C.
Residential; applicant installed water main. The following
charges shall be paid to the City at the time application is made for connection
to the City water system when the water main was installed by the applicant:
(1)
Residential lot charge: none.
(2)
Transmission charge: a transmission charge of $250 for
the residential unit.
(3)
Service connection charge: A service connection charge
as set forth above in § 292-4B4, unless the service connection was
previously installed at the expense of the applicant.
(4)
Outside reader: $25.
D.
Installment payment plan. At the option of the owner,
at the time application is made for connection to the City water system, the
connection charges may be paid in installments over a period of five years,
with the first installment due at the time application for connection is made.
The remaining four installments shall be due annually thereafter with interest
at the rate of 8% on the unpaid balance. Any installment may be paid at any
time prior to its due date and no interest shall be charged for any installment
beyond the date of payment. If the owner elects an installment payment plan,
the owner, at the time of application, shall execute a lien in favor of the
City securing the unpaid balance, which lien shall be recorded in the Middletown
land records. Upon payment in full the lien shall be released by the City.
Delinquent payments shall be subject to interest from the due date at the
interest and in the manner provided by the General Statutes for delinquent
property taxes. Each such lien shall take precedence over all other liens
and encumbrances except taxes and may be foreclosed in the same manner as
a lien for property taxes.
E.
When application may be made. An application to connect
to the water system may be made at any time after there is a water main available
to which a connection may be made.
F.
Repeal of prior residential charges. These charges shall
apply to all applications for connection of residential properties to the
water system made after the effective date of this chapter. All prior charges
for connecting residential properties to the water system are repealed after
the effective date of this chapter.
A.
Properties affected. These charges shall apply to all
properties located within the City of Middletown used or to be used for nonresidential
purposes which have available to them a water main to which connection may
be made.
B.
Nonresidential; nonapplicant installed water main. The
following charges shall be paid to the City for each connection at the time
application is made for connection to the City's water system when the
water main was not installed by the applicant:
(1)
Nonresidential unit charge.
Meter Size
(inches)
|
Meter Type
|
Meter Size Ratio
|
Charge
| |
---|---|---|---|---|
5/8
|
Disc or piston
|
1
|
$1,000
| |
3/4
|
Disc or piston
|
1.5
|
$1,500
| |
1
|
Disc or piston
|
2.5
|
$2,500
| |
1 1/2
|
Disc or piston
|
6.0
|
$6,000
| |
2
|
Disc or piston
|
10.5
|
$10,500
| |
3
|
Turbine
|
23.5
|
$23,500
| |
4
|
Turbine
|
42.0
|
$42,000
| |
6
|
Turbine
|
94.0
|
$94,000
|
(2)
Nonresidential lot charges.
(a)
A nonresidential lot charge computed by multiplying $500
by a lot charge equivalent. Lot charge equivalents are defined below. The
smaller of the lot charge equivalent shall govern, except that the lot charge
equivalent shall not be less than two.
(b)
Lot charge equivalents:
[1]
Method A: Lot charge equivalent equals gross lot area
in square feet divided by 21,780.
[2]
Method B: Lot charge equivalent equals gross structure
(main and accessory buildings) lot coverage in square feet divided by 5,445.
[Note: If lot charge equivalent B is used, an additional charge shall be made
if the property is later developed to increase the lot coverage.]
[3]
Method C: Multistoried buildings shall be computed based
on gross structure area only.
(3)
Nonresidential service connection charge. The service
connection charge shall be based on the size of water service required as
follows:
(4)
Outside reader charge: $25.
C.
Nonresidential; applicant installed water main. The following
charges shall be paid to the City for each connection at the time application
is made for connection to the City water system where the water main was installed
by the applicant:
(1)
Transmission charge. A transmission charge shall be computed by multiplying $250 times the applicable meter size ratio as set forth under § 292-5B(1) above.
(2)
Service connection charge.
Meter Size
(inches)
|
Type
|
Meter Size Ratio
|
Charge
| |
---|---|---|---|---|
5/8
|
Disc or piston
|
1
|
$250
| |
3/4
|
Disc or piston
|
1.5
|
$375
| |
1
|
Disc or piston
|
2.5
|
$675
| |
1 1/2
|
Disc or piston
|
6.0
|
$1,500
| |
2
|
Disc or piston
|
10.5
|
$2,625
| |
3
|
Turbine
|
23.5
|
$5,875
| |
4
|
Turbine
|
42.0
|
$10,500
| |
6
|
Turbine
|
94.0
|
$23,500
|
D.
Installment payment plan. At the option of the owner,
at the time application is made for connection to the City water system, the
connection charges may be paid in installments over a period of five years,
with the first installment due at the time application for connection is made.
The remaining four installments shall be due annually thereafter with interest
at the rate of 8% on the unpaid balance. Any installment may be paid at any
time prior to its due date and no interest shall be charged for any installment
beyond the date of payment. If the owner elects an installment payment plan,
the owner, at the time of application, shall execute a lien in favor of the
City securing the unpaid balance, which lien shall be recorded in the Middletown
land records. Upon payment in full the lien shall be released by the City.
Delinquent payments shall be subject to interest from the due date at the
interest and in the manner provided by the General Statutes for delinquent
property taxes. Each such lien shall take precedence over all other liens
and encumbrances except taxes and may be foreclosed in the same manner as
a lien for property taxes.
E.
When application may be made. An application to connect
to the water system may be made at any time after there is a water main available
to which a connection may be made.
F.
Repeal of prior nonresidential charges. These charges
shall apply to all applications for connection of nonresidential properties
to the water system made after the effective date of this chapter. All prior
charges for connecting nonresidential properties to the water system are repealed
effective after the effective date of this chapter.
A.
Service pipe taps (taps only, no material or excavation):
Size
(inches)
|
Cost
| |
---|---|---|
1 and under
|
$150
| |
1 1/2 and 2
|
$250
| |
6 and 8
|
$300
| |
Larger than 8
|
Actual cost plus overhead
|
C.
Meters (frozen, lost or damaged).
Size
(inches)
|
Cost
| |
---|---|---|
5/8
|
$75
| |
3/4
|
$100
| |
1
|
$125
| |
Larger than 1
|
Actual cost plus overhead
|
D.
Lost meter spacers.
Size
(inches)
|
Cost
| |
---|---|---|
5/8
|
$10
| |
3/4
|
$15
| |
1
|
$20
| |
1 1/2
|
40
| |
2 and larger
|
$50
|
E.
Water service installation inspection fee: $100.
F.
Reinspection fee for punch list items or bond release
or final approval: $100 for each inspection after two visits.
G.
Scheduled overtime inspection, each service: $200.
I.
Backflow prevention inspection fee: $100.
If there is a change of use and the new use requires payment of higher
charges than the previous use, the charge for the new use shall be reduced
by the amount already paid for the property for connection of the previous
use. If there is a change in use and the new use requires a lesser charge
than was paid for the previous use, no refund will be made by the City.
The Water Pollution Control Authority shall resolve any dispute as to
the amount of charges to be paid for connection of any property to the water
system based on the foregoing provisions.
A.
Hydrant meters shall, at the discretion of the Water
and Sewer Department Director, or the Director's designee, be utilized
to measure the amount of water to be charged for in lieu of a flat fee for
water obtained from a hydrant for purposes other than fire suppression.
B.
All hydrants which are to be used for a period exceeding
five working days shall, at the discretion of the Water and Sewer Department
Director, or the Director's designee, be required to have a hydrant meter
installed.
C.
All connections to the hydrant for this purpose shall
be approved by the Director, or the Director's designee.
Fees, charges and deposits shall be as follows:
A.
Flat-rate fee for nonmetered use of a hydrant per day:
$10.
B.
Deposit for any hydrant meter: $250.
C.
Installation and removal of a hydrant meter sized one
inch or less: $50.
D.
Installation and removal of a hydrant meter sized larger
than one inch: $100.
E.
Relocation of an installed hydrant meter: $50.
F.
Hydrant meter reading: $25.
Hydrants exist for fire protection purposes. Other uses of hydrants
shall, therefore, be secondary, temporary and subject to the following:
A.
Upon receipt of the required deposit, meters may, at
the discretion of the Water and Sewer Department, be temporarily installed
on hydrants for construction, irrigation, or other purposes, supply and pressure
conditions permitting, by the Department.
B.
Only Water and Sewer Department personnel shall install,
remove, or relocate hydrant meters and operate a hydrant. Contractors and/or
other users shall not install, remove, relocate, or tamper with hydrant meters
or operate hydrants unless specifically authorized to do so by the Department.
C.
In areas of vulnerability, hydrant meters may be removed
and reinstalled daily at no additional cost to the depositor, if required
by the Water and Sewer Department or requested by the depositor and approved
by the Department.
E.
Meters will not be installed during freezing weather
conditions unless satisfactory arrangements have been made for frost protections.
F.
A depositor shall be responsible for any damage or theft
sustained to a hydrant meter and appurtenances which have been installed at
his/her request.
G.
Water use recorded by hydrant meters shall be billed
monthly.
H.
Refunds of deposits will be made upon satisfactory return
of meters and payment of all outstanding charges.