RES-2009-078RESOLUTION NO. 2009- 078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AMENDING RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER AS
ORIGINALLY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 72 -600 AND
MOST RECENTLY AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2008-023.
WHEREAS, beginning on November 15, 2008, through November 17, 2008,
conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property arose within the City of Anaheim
"Anaheim caused by fire and high winds "Freeway Complex Fire and
WHEREAS, the City Council issued a proclamation of the existence of a local
emergency pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630 and Anaheim Municipal Code
Section 6.04.060 as a result of the Freeway Complex Fire; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the Freeway Complex Fire, a number of residential
structures have been completely destroyed or partially damaged; and
WHEREAS, it is important to clean up properties as soon as possible to minimize
airborne debris, safety hazards and unsightly conditions; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of Anaheim to facilitate the prompt repair and
construction of structures damaged or destroyed as a result of the Freeway Complex Fire in order
to bring the same into compliance with all applicable building and fire codes as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2009 the City Council adopted Resolution 2009 -043 to
waive the payment of building plan check and permit fees, demolition permit fees, grading plan
check and permit fees, sewer connection fees. and other permit- related fees including inspection fees
applicable to the repair or reconstruction of structures damaged as a result of the Freeway Complex
Fire with the waiver of those fees expiring on March 10, 2011; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council that similar permit, inspection, and
connection fees for Anaheim Public Utilities fees applicable to the repair or reconstruction of
structures damaged as a result of the Freeway Complex Fire also be waived with the waiver of those
fees expiring on March 10. 2011: and
WHEREAS. Anaheim maintains a water transmission and distribution system for the
furnishing of water to residents and inhabitants of Anaheim and has adopted Water Rates, Rules, and
Regulations for the sale and distribution of water; and
WHEREAS, the Anaheim Municipal Code authorized the City Council to approve
reasonable Water Rates. Rules. and Regulations governing water services and fees for providing
water services: and
WHEREAS, Anaheim established Rules 13 and 16 of the Water Rates, Rules and
Regulations when it completely revised its Rates, Rules and Regulations for the sale and distribution
of water by Resolution 72 -600: and
WHEREAS. the proposed modification to Rules 13 and 16 of the Water Rates, Rules
and Regulations are consistent with Resolution 2009 -043 adopted by City Council on March 10,
2009 to waive the payment of certain specified fees applicable to the repair or reconstruction of
structures damaged as a result of the Freeway Complex Fire with the waiver of those fees expiring
on March 10, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Board considered the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and found that matters covered above come within Section 21080 (b) (8)
of the Public Resources Code of the State of California. Thus, the modification to Rules 13 and 16
of the Water Rates, Rules and Regulations are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Board considered and recommended the proposal
of the Public Utilities Department to revise Rules 13 and 16 of the Water Rates, Rules, and
Regulations by modifying said Rules; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Board made the following findings with respect to
the need for the proposed modifications to the Water Rates. Rules and Regulations:
1. It is reasonable and appropriate that only the fees identified in the Water Rates,
Rules and Regulations as Rules 13 and 16 that are otherwise applicable to the repair
and/or reconstruction of residential structures damaged as a result of the Freeway
Complex Fire are hereby temporarily waived for completed applications for service
received on or before March 10, 2011.
2. It is reasonable and appropriate that only the aforesaid fee waivers shall apply
only to "in- kind" (i.e., the same square footage plus up to 499 sq. ft., height, number
of stories, fence materials, etc.) repair and reconstruction of residential structures, and
shall not apply to any portion of a rebuilt residential structure that is greater than 499
sq. ft of the original square footage at the time the residential structure was destroyed.
3. It is reasonable and appropriate that only property owners of damaged or
destroyed residential structures as of the date of the Freeway Complex Fire are
eligible for the aforesaid fee waivers, and the aforesaid waivers cannot be applied to
a vacant parcel of any other non -fire damaged parcel.
4. It is reasonable and appropriate that a new buyer of a fire damaged parcel is not
eligible to receive this waiver of fees. For purposes of this Resolution, "new buyer"
shall mean any buyer whose escrow closed after the Freeway Complex Fire on
November 15 -17. 2008.
5. It is reasonable and appropriate that all new construction undertaken in the
repair or replacement of residential structures shall comply with all applicable
planning, zoning, building, and fire code requirements.
6. It is reasonable and appropriate that for purposes of this Resolution, "residential
structures" shall mean main residential building, attached garage, detached garage,
accessory buildings. irrigation systems. pool, pool equipment, fences, walls, patio
covers. and decks.
7. It is reasonable and appropriate that the fees identified in Rules 13 and 16 shall
only he waived once per lot.
8. It is reasonable and appropriate that the modifications to Rules 13 and 16
shall automatically sunset and terminate without further action on March 10, 2011.
WHEREAS, based on the findings hereinabove made, the Public Utilities Board of
the City of Anaheim recommended to the City Council that the Council adopt the findings of the
Public Utilities Board with respect to the matters contained herein and adopt the amendments to the
Water Rates, Rules, and Regulations as shown in Attachment A (Rule 13) and Attachment B
(Rule16): and
WHEREAS, based on the findings hereinabove made, the Public Utilities Board of
the City of Anaheim recommended to the City Council that the Council, by Motion, certify that the
adoption of the modified Rules 13 and 16 of the Water Rates, Rules, and Regulations is statutorily
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resource Code, Section
21080(b )(8), in accordance with Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15273(a);
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and concurs with the
findings of the Public Utilities Board as set forth herein above.
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NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Anaheim as follows:
ATTEST
akou 1.
1. The findings set forth herein are hereby adopted by the City Council of the
City of Anaheim.
2. The amendments and modifications to the Water Rates, Rules and
Regulations as set forth in Attachment A (Rule 13) and Attachment B
(Rule16) shall be, and are hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of
Anaheim and shall be effective June 1, 2009.
3. The amendments and modifications to the Water Rates, Rules and
Regulations as set forth in Attachment A (Rule 13) and Attachment B
(Rule16) shall automatically sunset and terminate without further action by
the City Council of the City of Anaheim on March 10, 2011.
4. The Public Utilities General Manager is authorized and directed to prepare,
promulgate, publish. and take any and all actions necessary to implement
the changes to the Water Rates. Rules, and Regulations as set forth herein.
5. Neither this Resolution nor anything contained herein shall be construed as
amending or modifying any other existing fee resolution of the City of
Anaheim.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Anaheim this ,1 9th day of MAY 2009, by the following roll -call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pringle, Council Members Hernandez, Sidhu, Galloway, Kring
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
1 CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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CITY O NAHEIM
MAYOR OF THE C F A AHEIM
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Utilities Financial Services
201 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
WATER RATES, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
RULE NO. 13
TEMPORARY SERVICE
Attachment A
Page No. 3.13.1
A CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The City may, if no undue hardship to its existing customers will result therefrom, furnish temporary service,
subject to the following conditions:
Application for temporary service, with payments of appropriate fees and deposits, collected separately,
shall be made to the Utility. The fee payment shall include the cost for the permit and the installation and
removal of the temporary meter. The deposits for Temporary Service shall be refunded except as defined
in condition 2 below, after charges for, water consumption, loss or damage to meter and fittings, and any
relocation charges have been deducted at the termination of service.
The Temporary Service shall remain in effect for the designated period, as agreed to between the
applicant and the City, and may be renewable if agreed to by both parties. However, a Temporary
Service may be terminated at any time, and will be made at the discretion of the Utility for failure to
compl} If a Temporary Service is terminated by the Utility because of inactivity or failure to pay for
services, after Utility has delivered. or caused to be delivered, written notice to the address shown on the
application of the impending termination and applicant has failed to respond within thirty days of said
notice. then the Temporary Service account will be closed and all deposits made on behalf of the
Temporary Services shall be forfeited to the Utility.
Charges for loss or damage to meter and fittings will be based upon actual costs.
Temporary services shall generally be taken from existing outlets on the water system or from fire
hydrants designated by the Utility. Any special outlets shall be installed at the applicant's expense.
Backflow prevention devices, and approved plumbing material may be required for certain types of uses,
and shall he installed at the applicant's expense.
If sery ce is requested to any structure not of permanent construction with a foundation, or which can be
classified as removable, such as trailers, billboards, sheds, signs, etc., or, if such service is requested to an
area which does not have water facilities to adequately or appropriately serve the area, they shall be
determined to be temporary and applicable to the terms and conditions of the requirements above of this
Rule.
METERED SERVICES
Generally all temporary services will be metered. and will be subject to the following conditions:
Deposits for metered service shall he as follows:
a. 2" and smaller meters S270.00
b. 2 1, 2" S700.00
ISSUED Bi Effective: 06 -01 -09 by Resolution No.: Dated:
Marcie L Edwards Superseding Resolution No.: 99R -142 Dated: 06 -22 -99
General Manager
CITY OF .ANAHEIM
Utilities Financial Services
20 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
B. METERED SERVICES (Continued)
V1'ATER RATES, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
RULE NO. 13
TEMPORARY SERVICE
Attachment A
Page No. 3.13.2
Permit fees for metered services shall be 530.00.
Meter installation and removal must be performed by the Utility. The charge for installation and removal
shall be S160.00.
4 Temporary meters may be moved from one location to another, upon written request by the applicant, but
must be relocated by the Utility. The charge will be at a rate of 580.00 per relocation.
Reasonable efforts will be made to have temporary meters installed within two (2) working days from the
time that all applicable fees have been paid.
RATES
Rates for temporary service shall be as specified in Rate Schedule W -T, except that Rates for temporary service
located in an area without adequate facilities to provide service to the area, shall be charged at the prevailing meter
and commodity charges, plus whatever WCA or pumping surcharges are applicable.
*Pursuant to the guidelines established in Resolution 2009- collection of the deposit, permit, installation and
removal, and relocation charges for temporary services resulting from the repair or reconstruction of structures
damaged as a result of the Freeway Complex Fire shall be waived for those applicants deemed eligible with the
waiver of those fees expiring on March 10. 2011
ISSUED BY Effective: 06 -01 -09 by Resolution No.: Dated:
Marcie L. Edwards Superseding Resolution No.: 99R -142 Dated: 06 -22 -99
General Manager
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Utilities Financial Services
201 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
A GENERAL
WATER RATES, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS, METERS, AND CUSTOMERS' FACILITIES
B SERVICE CONNECTION AND WATER METER INSTALLATION CHARGES
Inside City Limits (Installation of service, meter box, and meter).
a. Charge with replacement of pavement required:
inch service with 5/8 x 3/4 inch meter
inch service with 1 inch meter
2 inch service with 1-1/2 inch meter
2 inch service with 2 inch meter
Charge without replacement of pavement required:
1 inch service with 5/8 x 3/4 inch meter
1 inch service with 1 inch meter
2 inch service with 1-1/2 inch meter
2 inch service with 2 inch meter
(Continued)
$1,540.00
S1.610.00
$2.575.00
$2.920.00
5 985.00
$1.050.00
$1,785.00
52.035.00
Attachment B
Page No. 3.16.1
When an application for water improvements is made that requires only a small domestic service
(2 inch or smaller), the Utility shall furnish and install the service connection, meter box, and
meter after all applicable fees are paid.
For all other improvements, such as new subdivisions, developer installed mains and/or
improvements that include the installation of a large service (larger than 2 inch), the developer
shall furnish and install the service connection, meter box, and meter after all applicable fees are
paid.
The service connection, meter, and meter box will generally be installed at a convenient location
between the curb or edge of pavement and the property line. If it is considered impractical to
install the facilities in this location, they may be installed upon the customer's premises, in which
case an easement will be required.
Any existing galvanized or plastic service line serving a property undergoing development,
renovation or building construction shall be replaced with a new copper service at the Customer's
expense as required to comply with applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. This
shall also include the cost of abandonment of the existing service.
Pursuant to the guidelines established in Resolution 2009- collection of the Service Connection and Water
Meier Installation Charges and the charges for Plan Check and Field Inspection of New Backflow Devices resulting
from the repair or reconstruction of structures damaged as a result of the Freeway Complex Fire shall be waived for
those applicants deemed eligible with the waiver of those fees expiring on March 10, 2011.
ISSUED RN Effective: 06 -01 -09 Resolution No.: Dated:
Marcie L Edwards Superseding Resolution No.: 2001R -192 Dated: 07 -10 -01
G e neral Manager
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Utilities Financial Services
20 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim. CA 92805
ISSUED B1
Marcie L Edwards
General Manager
WATER RATES, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS. METERS, AND CUSTOMERS' FACILITIES
Outside City Limits (Installation of service, meter box, and meter).
a. Charge with replacement of pavement required:
inch service with 5/8 x 3/4 inch meter $L635.00
inch service with 1 inch meter $L700.00
2 inch service with 1 inch meter $2,705.00
2 inch service with 2 inch meter $3,045.00
b. Change without replacement of pavement required:
inch service with 5/8 x 3/4 inch meter $1,070.00
inch service with 1 inch meter $1,135.00
2 inch service with 1-1/2 inch meter $1,895.00
2 inch service with 2 inch meter $2,160.00
(Continued)
Attachment B
Page No. 3.16.2
Effective: 07 -30 -01 Resolution No.: 2001R -192 Dated: 07 -10 -01
Superseding Resolution No.: 99R -142 Dated: 06 -22 -99
CI IN OF ANAHEIM
Utilities Financial Services
20 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim. CA. 92805
SERVICE CONNECTIONS, METERS, AND CUSTOMERS' FACILITIES
B. SERVICE CONNECTION AND WATER METER INSTALLATION CHARGES (Continued)
Installation of meter box and meter (existing service lateral)
5/8 x 3 4 inch meter w- meter box existing 1" service) 85.00
1 inch meter wimeter box (existing 1" service) $145.00
1 -1/2 inch meter w /meter box (existing 2" service) $340.00
2 inch meter wimeter box (existing 2" service) $420.00
4. Installation of meter only (existing service and box)
5/8 x 3 4 inch meter (existing 1" service and box)
1 inch meter existing 1" service and box)
1-1/2 inch meter (existing 2" service and box)
2 inch meter (existing 2" service and box)
ISSUED BY;
Edward K. Aghjayan
General Manager
Meter boxes requiring a cast iron cover will be charged an additional $15.00 for a 1" service
and an additional $65.00 for a 2" service for all installation categories where applicable.
For those 1 -1-2" and 2" services where a Turbine Meter is required, add the following charges
to the cost of the meter.
I -1/2" $190.00
$230.00
WATER RATES, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
RULE NO. 16
Application for connections in excess of two inches, special services and fire lines.
a. All connections larger than two inches and any special services, including firelines
shall be made at the developer's expense. All labor, equipment, and material to be furnished by
the developer.
(Continued)
45.00
$110.00
$270.00
$350.00
Attachment B
Page No. 3.16.3
Effective: 07 -01 -99 by Resolution No.: 99R -142 Dated: 06 -22 -99
Superseding Resolution No.: 95R -114 Dated: 06 -20 -95
CITY OF ANAHEIM WATER RATES, RULES
Utilities Financial Services AND REGULATIONS Attachment B
20 i S. Anaheim Blvd. Page No. 3.16.3.1
Anaheim. CA 92805
B. SERVICE CONNECTION AND WATER METER INSTALLATION CHARGES (Continued)
b. Request for such services shall be made to the Public Utilities Department, Water
Engineering Division.
A fee of S695.00 per application, plus $90.00 for each additional service connection.
when processed as part of a single application shall be required to cover the cost of
plan check and inspection.
A fee of $170.00 per application, plus $60.00 for each additional service connection,
when processed as part of a single application shall be required to cover the cost of the
field valve program.
For services installed on private property an additional fee of $345.00 shall be
required to cover the cost of processing a public utility easement.
c. All installations in the public right -of -way will require a Public Right -of -Way
Excavation and Construction Permit as issued by the City of Anaheim's Engineering
Department. together with appropriate fees, deposits and insurances.
Increase in existing service and /or meter size.
In the event a customer is required or requests a larger service connection and /or meter for his
property. the fees as stated in Sections 3 and 5 above will apply.
ISSUED BY:
Edward K. Aghjayan
G eneral Manager
RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS, METERS, AND CUSTOMERS' FACILITIES
(Continued)
Effective: 07 -01 -99 by Resolution No.: 99R -142 Dated: 06 -22 -99
Superseding Resolution No.: 95R -114 Dated: 06 -20 -95
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Utilities Financial Services
201 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim. CA 92805
ISSUED BY:
Edward K. Aghjayan
General Manager
SERVICE CONNECTIONS, METERS, AND CUSTOMERS' FACILITIES
Service Extension 5 Feet or Less.
In the event a customer requests a service to be extended 5 feet or less and the existing service
complies with Water Division standards W100 or W101, the following fee is required:
a. Single Extension
1 inch service
2 inch service
1 inch service
2 inch service
1 inch service
2 inch service
1 inch service
2 inch service
WATER RATES, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
RULE NO. 16
5195
S620
b. Each additional extension when constructed in conjunction with the first.
S105
5470
10. Service Abandonment Fee.
If a property has an existing water service that is no longer required because the owner has
requested a new service or the property's use has changed, then the following fee is required:
a. Single Service
5510
S555
Each additional service abandonment if provided at the same time as the first:
S360
5400
Service Connection Improvements.
When a customer makes any on -site improvements to existing facilities and is determined to have
a service connection or meter not in compliance with the current Water Services Standard
Specifications, he will he required to abandon the existing substandard appurtenance and install a
new appurtenance prior to approval of the improvement plans.
CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY
The customer. as a condition precedent to receiving service shall:
1 Furnish and lay the necessary piping to make the connection to the place of consumption.
Attachment B
Page No. 3.16.4
Effective: 07 -01 -99 by Resolution No.: 99R -142 Dated: 06 -22 -99
Superseding Resolution No.: 95R -114 Dated: 06 -20 -95
CI sY OF ANAHEIM
Utilities Financial Services
20 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim. CA 92805
ISSUED BY:
Edward K. Aghjayan
General Manager
WATER RATES, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS, METERS, AND CUSTOMERS' FACILITIES
(Continued)
Attachment B
Page No. 3.16.5
C. CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY (Continued)
Provide a main valve on the piping between the service connection and the point of customer use,
as per Building Division.
Provide a bacteria clearance certificate for services 3 inches and larger.
Disconnect all inactive service connections from the public system to the customer's premises in
the manner prescribed by the Utility.
D. OWNERSHIP AND ABSENCE OF RENTAL OBLIGATION WHERE FACILITIES ARE ON
PREMISES OF CUSTOMER
The service pipe, curb stop, meter, and meter box located wholly or partially upon a customer's
premises are the property of the Utility.
No rent or other charge will be paid by the Utility where the Utility -owned service facilities are
located on a customer's premises.
E.. ACCESS TO PREMISES OF CUSTOMER
The Utility shall at all reasonable hours have access to meter, service connections and other
property owned by it which may be located on customer's premises for purposes of installation,
meter reading, maintenance, operation or removal of the property at the time service is to be
terminated. The customer's system should be open for inspection at all reasonable times to
authorized representatives of the Utility.
Any inspection work or recommendations made by the Utility or its agents in connection with
plumbing or appliances or any use of water on the customer's premises, either as a result of a
complaint or otherwise, will he made without charge.
E. CROSS CONNECTIONS
I Protective Regulation
No physical connection between the potable water supply system of the Utility and that of any
other water supply will be permitted except in compliance with the regulations of the State
Department of Public Health contained in Title 17 of the California Administrative Code under
"Regulations Relating to Cross- Connections."
Effective: 07 -01 -99 by Resolution No.: 99R -142 Dated: 06 -22 -99
Superseding Resolution No.: 91R -337 Dated: 12 -17 -91
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Utilities Financial Services
201 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
ISSUED BY:
Edward K Aghjayan
General Manager55
WATER RATES, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS, METERS, AND CUSTOMERS' FACILITIES
Attachment B
Page No. 3.16.6
('ROSS CONNECTIONS (Continued)
Special Protective Devices Required
The Utility will require the installation of approved reduced pressure principle type backflow
protection devices under any of the following conditions:
a. Where a fresh water supply which has not been approved by the State Department of
Public Health is already available from a well, spring, reservoir or other source. (If the
customer agrees to abandon this other supply and agrees to remove all pumps and piping
necessary for the utilization of this supply. the installation of reduced pressure principle
type backflow protective devices will not be required.)
b. Where salt water, or water otherwise polluted, is available for industrial or fire protection
purposes at the same premises.
c. Where the premises are or may be engaged in industrial processes using or producing
process waters or Liquid industrial wastes, or where the premises are or may be engaged
in handling sewage or any other dangerous substance.
d. Where the circumstances are such that there is special danger of backflow of sewage or
other contaminated liquids through plumbing fixtures or water -using or treating
equipment, or storage tanks and reservoirs.
Type and Expense of Protective Devices
Any backflow protective device utilized shall be of the type and design specified and approved for
the circumstances by the Foundation for Cross Connection Control and hydraulic Research,
University of Southern California, and/or the Los Angeles Plumbing Test Lab and such device
shall be installed by and at the expense of the customer, in a manner approved by the Utility and
the public health agency having jurisdiction when so required, and in a location which is readily
available for periodic inspection.
(Continued)
Effective: 07 -01 -99 by Resolution No.: 99R -142 Dated: 06 -22 -99
Superseding Resolution No.: 91R -337 Dated: 12 -17 -91
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Utilities Financial Services
20; S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim. C.A 92805
WATER RATES, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS, METERS, AND CUSTOMERS' FACILITIES
Attachment B
Page No. 3.16.7
F CROSS CONNECTIONS (Continued)
4. Periodic Inspection of Protective Devices
Whenever backflow protective devices are installed, the customer shall have competent inspections
made thereof at least once a year. or more often in those instances where successive inspections
indicate repeated failure thereof. These devices shall be repaired, overhauled or replaced at the
expense of the customer whenever they are found to be defective. Records of such tests, repairs and
overhaul shall be kept and made available to the Utility and the public health agency having
jurisdiction.
Refusal to Serve or Discontinuance of Service for Failure to Install Protective Devices
The Utility may refuse or discontinue service until there has been installed on the customer's piping
approved devices of the required type to protect against backflow of water from the customer's
premises into the Utility's system.
Plan Check and Field Inspection of New Backflow Devices
To cover the cost of a plan check and inspection, the Utility shall charge a $100 fee on service
connections that require a backflow prevention device. The Utility shall charge an additional $20 fee
for each additional connection requiring a backflow device.
G RIGHT OF ACCESS
1 The utility shall, at all times, have the right of ingress to and egress from customer's premises at all
reasonable hours for any purposes reasonably connected with the furnishing of water services and
exercise of any and all rights secured to it by law or these rules.
The utility shall require that each customer furnish the Utility, at the expense of the customer and in
the appropriate quantity as specified by the Utility, with the appropriate devices to gain access to a
customer's premises by way of keys, gate opener/clickers or a personal escort.
3 The Utility may charge a meter reading fee if the Utility cannot gain access to the customer's
metering equipment on the scheduled read date.
Rule N. 21 contains the above referenced charges.
Pursuant to the guidelines established in Resolution 2009- collection of the Service Connection and Water
Meter Installation Charges and the charges for Plan Check and Field Inspection of New Backflow Devices resulting
from the repair or reconstruction of structures damaged as a result of the Freeway Complex Fire shall be waived for
those applicants deemed eligible with the waiver of those fees expiring on March 10, 2011.
ISSUED BY: Effective: 06 -01 -09 by Resolution No.: Dated:
Marcie L. Edwards Superseding Resolution No.: 2003R -135 Dated: 06 -17 -03
General Manager