A. All water service furnished by the city shall be metered. The cost of the meter and the installation thereof shall be paid by the property developer or owner, and shall constitute a part of the realty, and shall not be moved except by personnel of the department of public works, or with the permission of the public works director. After installation, the city shall have full control over meters.

B. A water meter permit shall be procured prior to any work being accomplished. In addition to any other fees and charges payable, the fee shall be established by resolution of the city.

C. Connection charges and required deposits shall be as established by resolution of the city. If installation costs exceed the amount of the required deposit the additional cost shall be due and payable by the owner upon receipt of the itemized billing. (Ord. 1634 § 1, 1996; Ord. 1306 § 33, 1988).