§ 28-33. Tampering with system.

(a)

Prohibited without permit. It shall be unlawful for any person, without permission, to tamper with, remove, adjust, repair or make any connection with any part of the waterworks system of the city, which shall include the water meter and all accessories thereto.

(b)

Who grants permit. The permission as required in this section shall be granted only by the superintendent of the waterworks system of the city.

(c)

Obstruction or damage to meter boxes. Meter boxes are to remain free of obstruction and shall not be damaged. With the approval of the director of finance or the director of public operations or designee, damage or obstruction of water meters may cause the resident to be assessed additional charges as follows:

Broken meter tops ..... $75.00

Broken valves ..... 75.00

Broken locks ..... 75.00

Broken lens ..... 125.00

Broken radio transmitter register (RTR) ..... 150.00

Oil or foreign material in box ..... 100.00

Cars blocking meter box (24 hours from date and time to clear) ..... 50.00

Trash piled up on meter boxes ..... 50.00

Unauthorized meter turn on ..... 150.00

Parking in no parking zone ..... Per city court

(d)

Penalty for violation of section. Violations of provisions of this section shall be punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 or 60 days in jail, or both. Additionally, any person who makes any connection to the city waterworks system without permission shall be assessed a charge for the water used, plus the cost of labor and materials necessary to disconnect the unauthorized connection.

(Code 1966, § 20-9; Ord. No. 2861, 2-9-1999; Ord. No. 3404, 6-12-2007; Ord. No. 3498, 9-9-2008; Ord. No. 3643, 3-13-2012)