CHAPTER 10
Table of Contents
UTILITIES
Article 10.100:
Article 10.200:
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Article
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10.300:
10.400:
10.500:
10.600:
10.700:
10.800:
10.900:
10.1000:
10.1100:
Article 10.1200:
Article 10.1300:
Article 10.1400:
Article 10.1500:
Article 10.1600:
Article 10.1700:
Article 10.1800:
Article 10.1900:
Article 10.2000:
Article 10.2100:
Article 10.2200:
Water Service Rates
10.101 Water Use Fees for Customers Within City Limits
10.102 Water Use Fees for Customers Outside City Limits
Water and Sewer Tap Fees
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Sewer User Charge
Meter Deposits
Utility Billing Procedures
Contracts for Wholesale Purchase
Private Lines
Temporary Termination of Service
Tampering with Meters
Fire Hydrant Use Restricted
Water and Sewer Main Extension
Policy
Water and Sewer Service
Mandatory
Water Connections to Insure
Against Back Flows
Surface Runoffs Not to be
Connected to Building Sewer
Persons Not to Disturb Public
Sewer
Water Closet Required for
Each Building
Drains Connected to Sewer
System Required
Illegal Uses of Public Sewer
Obstruction of Sewer System,
Drains, and Gutter Prohibited
Sewer Connections to be Watertight
Customers Responsible for
Preventing Infiltration
Water Rationing Plan
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Article 10.2300:
Article 10.2400:
Water Wells
Water Meter Checking Service
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ARTICLE 10.100 WATER SERVICE RATES
Sec. 10.101: Water Use Fees for Customers Inside City Limits.
There shall be charged for water service provided by the city for each month the following rates:
(A)
First 2,000 gallons ............................ $ 17.50 minimum for 3/4" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ............................. $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(B)
First 2,000 gallons ............................ $ 20.75 minimum for 1" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ............................ $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(C)
First 2,000 gallons ............................ $ 26.30 minimum for 1-1/2" tap
Over 2,000 gallons .............................. $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(D)
First 2,000 gallons ............................. $ 31.90 minimum for 2" tap
Over 2,000 gallons .............................. $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(E)
First 2,000 gallons ............................. $ 47.70 minimum for 3" tap
Over 2,000 gallons .............................. $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(F)
First 2,000 gallons ............................. $ 71.05 minimum for 4" tap
Over 2,000 gallons .............................. $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
Sec. 10.102: Water Use Fees for Customers Outside City Limits.
There shall be charged for water service provided to customers outside the city limits for each
month the following rates:
(A)
First 2,000 gallons ............................. $ 29.00 minimum for 3/4" tap
Over 2,000 gallons .............................. $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(B)
First 2,000 gallons ............................. $ 35.50 minimum for 1" tap
Over 2,000 gallons .............................. $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(C)
First 2,000 gallons ............................. $ 46.60 minimum for 1-1/2" tap
Over 2,000 gallons .............................. $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(D)
First 2,000 gallons ............................. $ 47.80 minimum for 2" tap
Over 2,000 gallons .............................. $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
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(E)
First 2,000 gallons ............................. $ 89.40 minimum for 3" tap
Over 2,000 gallons .............................. $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(F)
First 2,000 gallons ............................. $136.10 minimum for 4" tap
Over 2,000 gallons .............................. $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(Ordinance No. 356 of November 8,2005)
ARTICLE 10.200 WATER AND SEWER TAP FEES
Sec. 10.201: Tap Connection Fees.
The following tap fees for connection to the city water and sewer system are hereby established:
(A)
SEWER TAPS:
(1)
(2)
(B)
4" sewer tap ............................ $ 300.00
6" sewer tap ............................ $ 400.00
WATER TAPS:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
3/4" water tap .......................... $ 245.00
1" water tap ............................ $ 320.00
1 - 1/2" water tap ...................... $ 510.00
2" water tap ............................ $ 690.00
(C)
All fees above include up to ninety (90) feet of service lines in city easements or
right-of-ways. Extra charges will be made for all service lines over ninety (90) feet.
A street repair charge of ten dollars ($10.00) per square yard will be added to
tapping fees as needed.
(D)
All meters installed after the effective date hereof will have cut-off valves on both
sides of the meter and a check valve will be installed on the customer's side of the
meter, all included in the fee schedule set out above.
(E)
Any upgrade of meter placed in service prior to December 1, 1996 will include a
cut-off valve and check valve on the customer side of valve box and the fees for said
upgrade shall be as follows, to-wit:
(1)
(2)
3/4" meter ................................. $ 50.00
1" meter ................................... $ 70.00
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(3)
(4)
1 1/2" meter .............................. $ 165.00
2" meter ................................... $ 250.00
(Ordinance No. 300 November 9, 1999.)
Sec. 10.202: Tap Connection Fees for Second Connection.
The following tap fees and water rate for a second connection for non-commercial purposes to a
tract, lot or parcel of land within the city water system from an existing service line located on
customer property are hereby established.
(A)
WATER TAPS:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(B)
3/4" water tap ................................ $ 125.00
1" water tap .................................. $ 180.00
1 - 1/2" water tap ........................... $ 275.00
2" water tap .................................. $ 370.00
3" water tap ................................... $640.00
4" water tap ................................. $1,035.00
WATER RATE FOR SECOND METER
(1)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 11.00 minimum for 3/4" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(2)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 12.35 minimum for 1" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(3)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 14.70 minimum for 1 1/2" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(4)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 17.15 minimum for 2" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(5)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 23.95 minimum for 3" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(6)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 34.00 minimum for 4" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 2.80 per 1,000 gallons
(Ordinance No. 358 January 10,2006).
(C)
Water is to be used a non-potable water source. Under no circumstances shall the
non-potable source be used for a potable use. A back-flow preventer shall be
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installed on all non-potable connections.
(Ordinance No. 358 of January 10, 2006)
ARTICLE 10.300 SEWER USE CHARGE
Sec. 10.301: FEES FOR CUSTOMERS INSIDE CITY LIMITS:.
There shall be charged for sewer service as provided by the city each month to customer's inside the
City limits, based on the actual water consumption for each respective customer's monthly billing
period at the following monthly rates:
(A)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 13.50 minimum for 3/4" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(B)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 15.75 minimum for 1" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ........................ $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(C)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 19.65 minimum for 1 1/2" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ........................ $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(D)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 23.50 minimum for 2" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ........................ $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(E)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 39.30 minimum for 3" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ........................ $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(F)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 62.70 minimum for 4" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ........................ $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(Ordinance no. 321 September 11,2001)
PROVIDED HOWEVER AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY
HEREIN, the fee for sewer use charge for RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
ONLY shall not exceed the then current rate for eighteen thousand
six hundred gallons per monthly billing period.
(Amended
Ordinance 329 November 12, 2002)
Sec. 10.302: Fees for Customers Outside City Limits:
There shall be charged for sewer service as provided by the city each month to customer's outside
the City limits, based on the actual water consumption for each respective customer's monthly
billing period at the following monthly rates:
(A)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 21.50 minimum for 3/4" tap
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Over 2,000 gallons ........................ $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(B)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 26.00 minimum for 1" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ........................ $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(C)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 33.80 minimum for 1 1/2" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ........................ $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(D)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 41.50 minimum for 2" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ........................ $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(E)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 73.10 minimum for 3" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(F)
First 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 119.90 minimum for 4" tap
Over 2,000 gallons ....................... $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons
(Ordinance No. 356 November 8,2005)
ARTICLE 10.400 METER DEPOSITS
Sec. 10.401: Amount of Deposit.
All applicants for water service shall deposit with the city, as a guarantee of payment of utility bills,
the following meter deposits for each meter installed:
(A)
Residential and Small Business - $ 75.00
(B)
Nyes Courts - $800.00
(C)
All Motel and Apartment Complexes - Number of living units times the then
residential deposit rate
(D)
All Other - $150.00
Sec. 10.402: Refunds.
Meter deposits shall be refunded only when a customer discontinues service and after deducting
any unpaid balances due city. No interest shall be paid to the customer on meter deposits.
(Ordinance No. 164 of September 6, 1988)
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ARTICLE 10.500 UTILITY BILLING PROCEDURES
All accounts shall be payable at the City Hall in the City of Ganado, Texas. The City Clerk shall
cause to be prepared and mailed statements of water, sewer, and garbage service on the last
business day of each month. Accounts are due and payable on the 12th day of the month following
said statement, and any account not paid by the 12th day of that month shall carry a ten percent
(10%) penalty. All accounts not paid by the 12th day of the month when due shall be considered
delinquent. If the 12th day of the month falls on either a Saturday or Sunday, then the account is
due and payable in full on the next business day following the 12th day of said month. All services
on delinquent accounts not paid on or before the 21st day of the month shall be disconnected or
discontinued on the 22nd day of the month. An additional Twenty-Five Dollar ($25.00) late fee
will be added to the customers account if the account is not paid in full on or before 4:30 p.m. on
the 21st day of the month due whether or not service has been actually disconnected or
discontinued. If the 21st day of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, said date shall be
extended to 4:30 p.m. on the next business day of the City of Ganado. If Twenty-Five ($25.00)
must be collected before service will be restored. Monthly statements shall include a written notice
advising customers of the date accounts are due and payable, the penalty and late fee for delinquent
accounts, the date services shall be disconnected or discontinued on delinquent accounts. No
further notice, written or otherwise, shall be required to be mailed or delivered to delinquent
account customers. Additionally, a transfer fee of twenty-five ($25.00) shall be collected for the
disconnection of one (1) tap and the connection of another tap. Said fees will only be accepted and
credits applied during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday
inclusive, excluding holidays. The City of Ganado shall not be required to reconnect or reinstate
any services whatsoever if the aforedescribed fees are not paid at the place provided hereinabove or
during the hours provided hereinabove.
(Ordinance No. 291 of November 17, 1998)
ARTICLE 10.600 CONTRACTS FOR WHOLESALE PURCHASE
Wholesale or bulk sale of water shall be provided at rates to be established at the discretion of the
city commission. Such fee schedule shall be available through the Director of Public Works or the
City Secretary.
(Ordinance No. 275 of December 9, 1997)
ARTICLE 10.700 PRIVATE LINES
Sec. 10.701: Definitions
(A) Private Water Lines. The water supply line from the water meter to the structure
is connected to.
it
(B) Private Sewer Lines. The sewer line from the property line of land owner to the
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structure it is connected to.
Sec. 10.702: Private Water & Sewer Lines Repaired at Expense of Owner.
All private water and private sewer lines shall be maintained by and at the expense of the owner. If
the director of public works feels it is in the best interest of the city, he may authorize city personnel
to work on private water and sewer lines with the owner of the property being responsible for such
fees to be paid to the city at rates currently approved by the city commission. Such fee schedule
shall be available through the Director of Public Works or the City Secretary.
Sec. 10.703: Fees Added to Billing.
These fees will be added to the monthly utility bill as provided for in Section 10.500, payable in
equal monthly installments with a minimum of twenty dollars ($20.00) month and payable over no
longer than a six (6) month period.
Sec. 10.704: Director of Public Works Decision Controls.
Whether or not work performed, or to be performed, by city personnel on private water and sewer
lines, is or is not in the city's best interest, shall be in the absolute discretion of the Director of
Public Works.
Sec. 10.705: Additional Repairs Responsibility of Owner.
Any blockage or stoppage in the sewer line which occurs between landowner's property line and its
junction with the main sewer line which is caused by the negligent act of the land owner, his guests,
invitees, servants or employees, shall be repaired under the direction of the director of public works
at the expense of the property owner. Said cost of repairs to be determined by the fee schedule
established by Sec. 10.702 of this chapter and billed according to Sec. 10.703 of this chapter.
(Ordinance No. 275 of December 9, 1997).
ARTICLE 10.800 TEMPORARY TERMINATION OF SERVICE
The Director of Public Works may, at any time, without notice, order the water cut off for repairs,
extension, or other purposes from any premises connected to the system. Any other temporary
disconnect of water, at the request of the customer, for any reason whatsoever, will incur a
twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee, which will include the subsequent reconnection water services.
(Ordinance No. 267 of February 6, 1997)
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ARTICLE 10.900 TAMPERING WITH METERS
It shall be unlawful for any person other than those authorized by the city to connect, disconnect,
move, or tamper with any meter, or to turn on or off the water at the curb cock, valve, or meter; or
to open or tamper with any meter box.
ARTICLE 10.1000 FIRE HYDRANT USE RESTRICTED
Fire hydrants shall be provided for the sole purpose of use in extinguishing fires, and shall be used
or opened only by the water and fire departments or such persons as may be given authority by the
city commission.
ARTICLE 10.1100 WATER AND SEWER MAIN EXTENSION POLICY
Sec. 10.1101: (a) Extension of Water & Sewer Mains. Upon written request made therefor, the
city shall extend water and sanitary sewer mains in the streets or alleys, or easements furnished
therefor within the corporate limits of the city to the closest point where the owner's property abuts
said public street, alley, easement or right-of-way from existing water and sanitary sewer mains
servicing said area, such to be a no cost or expense to the owner, except for the tap fees provided
for in this Chapter, if the property to which the water and sanitary sewer main extension is
requested HAS NOT been partitioned divided or subdivided into more tracts than existed as of
May 1, 1999. If the subject property has existed as of May 1, 1999, the water and sanitary sewer
main extension shall be at no cost to the owner to the same point above described as the subject
property existed as of May 1, 1999 and any entension if requested past said above described point
shall be at the sole cost and expenses of the owner as calculated by the City Public Works Director.
PROVIDED HOWEVER AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY
HEREIN, said water and sanitary sewer main extension to be provided for at no cost as provided
above shall be of the type and quality to service one (1) residential single family dwelling. If the
owner needs or requires a larger sized water and/or sanitary sewer main, said additional costs, as
calculated by the City Public Works Director, shall be paid by the owner to the City prior to the
commencement of said extension.
Severability Clause
If any portion of this ordinance is held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the remaining provisions hereof shall nevertheless be valid, the same as if the portion or portions
held unconstitutional had not been adopted.
(Ordinance NO. 289 of November 17, 1998)
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Sec. 10.1102: Size, Location and Specifications. The city shall specify sizes, locations, and
specifications of all water and sewer improvements made hereunder, and after they are installed,
shall own and maintain the same.
ARTICLE 10.1200 WATER AND SEWER SERVICE MANDATORY
Where water and sewer service is deemed by the city to be available, it shall be required that all
citizens owning buildings and residences connect to said system. Said connections shall be made
after payment of applicable tap fees and connection shall be made in accordance with city plumbing
standards and the provisions of this chapter.
ARTICLE 10.1300 WATER CONNECTIONS TO INSURE AGAINST BACKFLOWS
No subscriber or purchaser of municipal water residing within the
City of Ganado shall permit any physical connection to be made
between the water distribution system of the City of Ganado to any
sprinking, condensing, cooling, plumbing, or any other system
unless said connection is of such a design as will insure against
any back flow or siphonage of sewage, untreated water or
contaminated water from said systems into the distribution system
of the City of Ganado.
An annual test must be performed on an
approved back flow prevention device by a state certified back
flow assembly tester to insure that the device is operating
properly all at the cost and expense of the subscriber or
purchaser.
The City of Ganado reserves the right to terminate
water service for noncompliance.
(Amended by Ordinance 325 January 8, 2002)
ARTICLE 10.1400 SURFACE RUNOFFS NOT TO BE CONNECTED TO
BUILDING SEWERS
No person shall make connection of roof downspouts, exterior foundation drains, areaway drains,
or other sources of surface runoff or groundwater to a building sewer or building drain which in
turn is connected directly or indirectly to a public sanitary sewer. "Building Sewer" means the
extension from the building drain to the public sewer.
ARTICLE 10.1500 PERSONS NOT TO DISTURB PUBLIC SEWER
No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter, or
disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the
director of public works or other authorized city official.
ARTICLE 10.1600 WATER CLOSET REQUIRED FOR EACH BUILDING
It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any building, any part of which is within the
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sanitary district, or any portion of which is used for any purpose during any portion of the day, to
fail to have at least one (1) water closet connection with the public sewer.
ARTICLE 10.1700 DRAINS CONNECTED TO SEWER SYSTEM
REQUIRED
It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any building within the sanitary district, in which
food is cooked or clothing is washed, to fail to have a suitable sink, slop stone, or hopper for the
reception of water and connect same to sanitary sewers.
ARTICLE 10.1800 ILLEGAL USES OF PUBLIC SEWER
Sec. 10.1801:
It shall be unlawful to throw or allow to be thrown or deposited upon the surface of the ground, or
in any hole or vault in or under the surface of the ground in the sanitary district, except in the proper
and necessary manuring of the soil, any water which has been used for domestic or manufacturing
purposes, or any liquid, or any solid filth, feces, or urine.
Sec. 10.1802:
It shall be unlawful to throw or deposit, or cause to be thrown or deposited, in any vessel, or
receptacle connected with the public sewer, any newspaper, garbage, hair, fruit, ashes, vegetable
peelings, or refuse, rags, cotton, cinders, or any kind of matter or materials, except feces, urine, and
the necessary closet paper and liquid slops.
Sec. 10.1803:
It shall be unlawful to fail or refuse to connect with the sanitary sewer all washstands or slop stands
in house or yard, within the sanitary district, or to allow any slops, wash or waste water of any kind
to flow over the pavement or under the pavement into the streets or alleys. The property owner or
plumber or both, shall be held responsible for any injuries the plumber shall cause to the owner or
street in making such connections.
Sec. 10.1804:
It shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to connect any open gutter, cesspool, privy, vault,
or cistern with any public sewer or any private sewer connected with the public sewer.
Sec. 10.1805:
It shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to deposit any garbage, offal, dead animals, filth,
or any substance having a tendency to obstruct the flow of sewage in any man hole, lamp hole, flush
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tank or sewer opening.
ARTICLE 10.1900 OBSTRUCTION OF SEWER SYSTEM, DRAINS OR GUTTERS
PROHIBITED
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to obstruct or in any way obstruct or injure any
of the pipes, drains, gutters or machinery belonging to or connected with the sewer system of the
City of Ganado, Texas, or in any way whatsoever place anything that will injure or obstruct the
operations of said system, or any pipes, drains, gutters or machinery connected with the operation of
said system. Whoever shall obstruct or in any way obstruct or injure any pipes, drains, gutters or
machinery in this city, so as to prevent the free flow of water therein, shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor.
(Ordinance No. 174 of June 1, 1989 amended Section 19)
ARTICLE 10.2000 SEWER CONNECTIONS TO BE WATERTIGHT
All service lines from customers buildings to sewer main lines shall be watertight and provided
with proper watertight cleanouts at all places where line changes directions at more than forty-five
(45) degrees. All cleanouts shall not be greater than a forty-five (45) degree angle. On any new
sewer connections or replacement lines all cleanouts shall not be' constructed closer than eight (8)
feet from any building or structure and shall be placed just below ground level. Furthermore, all
holes cut in existing lines shall be patched immediately with watertight cement patch covering at
least three-fourth (3/4) way around pipe and six (6) inches either side of hole in pipe.
(Ordinance No. 183 of December 21, 1989 amended Section 20)
ARTICLE 10.2100 CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBLE FOR PREVENTING INFILTRATION
All service lines tied into city owned sewer mains shall be inspected from time to time and any
found to be not properly sealed and allowing surface water infiltration will be condemned until
proper repairs are made. Customers will be notified of condition of line and granted ten (10) days in
which to make proper repairs. If proper repairs are not made within ten (10) days, the violator shall
be subject to a fine of not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than two hundred dollars
($200.00), each day being a separate offense.
(Provision for inclusion of Sections 10.600-10.2100 of Chapter 10 provided for in Ordinance
adopting Code unless otherwise noted)
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ARTICLE 10.2200 WATER RATIONING PLAN
Sec. 10.2201: Declaration of Emergency.
(A)
The Mayor, or acting Mayor in the Mayor's absence from Jackson County, shall
have the authority, without delay to declare the existence of an emergency upon the
Mayor's determination of the existence of a, water supply shortage or water pressure
deficit, whereupon immediately after the Mayor's declaration of emergency,
Subsections B through F hereof, inclusive, shall become in full force and effect.
Said declaration of emergency as made by the Mayor shall be put in written form
and posted on the official bulletin board in the City Hall for so long as said
declaration of emergency shall remain in force and effect. Notice of the declaration
of emergency shall also be published once weekly in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Ganado for two (2) consecutive weeks
(B)
The declaration of an emergency by the Mayor as provided in Subsection A(l), shall
continue in full force and effect until the City Council shall at a regular, or called
special meeting, determine that a need no longer exists for the emergency water
rationing and thereafter, upon a majority vote, terminate the Mayor's declaration of
emergency. Once so terminated, the City Council shall cause the posted notice on
the official bulletin board in the City Hall to be removed and further cause a notice
to the public of its termination to be placed once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Ganado.
(C)
The Mayor, or acting Mayor in the Mayor's absence from Jackson County, shall
have the authority, without delay to declare the existence of an extreme emergency
upon the Mayor's determination of the existence of a water supply shortage or water
pressure deficit, whereupon immediately after the Mayor's declaration of extreme
emergency, Subsection B through F inclusive, shall become in full force and effect.
Said declaration of extreme emergency as made by the Mayor shall be put in written
form and posted on the official bulletin board in the City Hall for so long as said
declaration of extreme emergency shall remain in force and effect. Notice of the
declaration of extreme emergency shall also be published once weekly in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Ganado for two (2) consecutive
weeks.
(D)
The declaration of an extreme emergency by the Mayor as provided in Subsection
A(3) shall continue in full force and effect until the City Council shall at a regular or
called special meeting, determine that a need no longer exists for the extreme
emergency water rationing and thereafter, upon a majority vote, terminate the
Mayor's declaration of extreme emergency. Once so terminated, the City Council
shall cause the posted notice on the official bulletin board of the City Hall to be
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removed and further cause a notice to the public of its termination to be placed once
in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Ganado.
Sec. 10.2202: Conservation.
It shall be unlawful for any person or resident to knowingly permit or allow the wasteful use of
water after the declaration of an emergency or an extreme emergency.
Sec. 10.2203: Lawn Watering Schedule After the Declaration of an Emergency.
(A)
All lawn water on Mondays be eliminated.
(B)
All houses with an even street number may water on Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Lawn watering on these days is limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(C)
All houses with an odd street number may water lawns only on Wednesday, Friday,
and Sunday. Lawn watering on these days is limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(D)
All public buildings, hospitals, schools, cemeteries, churches, and governmental
housing may water lawns only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. "awn watering
on these days is limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m.
(E)
Privately owned apartments and businesses may water lawns only on Wednesday,
Friday, and Sunday. Lawn watering on these days is limited to the hours of 9:00
a.m. to 11:00 a.m and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sec. 10.2204: Lawn Watering Schedule After the Declaration of An Extreme Emergency.
All lawn watering shall be eliminated in its entirety after the declaration of an extreme emergency.
Sec. 10.2205: Bulk Sales.
All bulk sales of water in truck load quantities are not allowed after the declaration of either an
emergency or an extreme emergency.
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Sec. 10.2206: Right of Entry to Enforce.
The City Marshal is hereby authorized to enter private property where the unlawful use of water is
suspected in order to enforce this section.
(Ordinance No. 115 of June 7, 1983)
ARTICLE 10.2300 WATER WELLS
Sec. 10.2301: Rules, Regulations, and Procedures relating to Water Wells.
(A)
Any person desiring to drill a water well within the limits of the city shall be
governed by the following rules, regulations and procedure:
(1)
a permit shall be obtained from the city secretary, upon approval by the
public works director, who shall issue the same upon a form prepared for
that purpose before any drilling operations of any kind whatever are
conducted or commenced;
(2)
a fee shall be paid to the city in the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for
such permit;
(3)
all work of casing such well, determining the size and weight of pipe to be
used, the procedure of setting the pipe to the proper depth and landing to
insure the sealing off of all seepage and surface waters which may
contaminate the city water supply shall be under the supervision, direction
and control of the public works director, including the installation of proper
concrete block around the casting at the surface in such a manner as to
insure the complete sealing off of the well so that no vermin or rodents may
gain entrance thereto. Such concrete block shall not be less than twelve
inches (12") high, and not less than twenty-four inches (24") square.
(B)
In the event of the erection of a windmill over a well within the corporate limits,
such windmill shall be kept at a distance of not less than thirty feet (30') from all
overhead electric wires, and the erection of same shall be under the supervision and
control of the public works director.
(C)
If an electric driven pump is installed over a well within the corporate limits, all
electric wiring shall be placed in rigid conduits with proper radio interference
controls, if such be needed, and the erection of same shall be under the supervision
and control of the public works director.
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Sec. 10.2302: Power and Duties of Public Works Director.
The public works director shall have the following powers:
(A)
To make or have made examinations of all wells within the city privately owned or
otherwise;
(B)
To make or have made at any time the necessary analyses or tests of water
therefrom;
(C)
To go upon the land and property of the owner of a well for that purpose;
(D)
To require the owner to furnish all information requested concerning a well,
including, in the case of new wells, complete logs of the well showing depth to and
depth through all geologic formations encountered;
(E)
To supervise the construction, repair, abandonment and plugging of wells and the
Operation of such wells. The public works director shall keep a register of all wells
within the city, which shall show the name of the owner, the location and the date of
construction of each well, its depth and diameter, the purpose for which the well
was constructed, and if abandoned, the date of such abandonment;
(F)
All acts authorized to be done by the public works director may be performed by
such persons as may be authorized by such public works director to act for him.
Sec. 10.2303: Permits.
(A)
It shall be unlawful for any person to drill or otherwise construct, repair, correct,
abandon or plug a well, or to engage upon such work, within the limits of the city, or
to employ anyone else to engage in such work, without first applying for and
securing a permit from the public works director or a duly authorized agent thereof.
Such permit may be granted with the approval of the public works director, to any
person who files with such public works director the application and pays the fee
hereinafter required, and complies with all other provisions of this section
applicable to him.
(B)
It shall be unlawful for any applicant who obtains a permit to construct a well of a
certain depth, to extend such well to a depth exceeding the depth provided for in
such permit without first obtaining an additional permit therefor.
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Sec. 10.2304: Fees.
The fees to be paid to the public works director for the permits required by this section shall be as
follows:
(A)
Permit for the drilling or construction of a new well up to fifty feet (50') deep, ten
dollars ($10.00).
(B)
Permit for the drilling or construction of a new well fifty feet (50') deep to one
hundred fifty feet (150') deep, twenty dollars ($20.00).
(C)
Permit for the drilling or construction of a new well one hundred fifty feet (150')
deep to four hundred feet (400') deep, thirty dollars ($30.00).
(E)
For the drilling or construction of a new well over four hundred feet (400') deep, the
fee last named, and in addition thereto, for each one hundred feet (100') or fraction
thereof in excess of four hundred feet (400'), ten dollars ($10.00).
(F)
Permit to repair or correct a defective well, twenty dollars ($20.00).
(G)
Permit to abandon or plug a well, five dollars ($5.00).
Sec. 10.2305: Wells Contaminating other Water Sources.
Any well or other opening which penetrates the underground water supply and which pollutes or
contaminates any other well or the city's water supply, is declared a nuisance, and on notice to the
owner of such well, or to the operator thereof, or to his agent in charge of the well or of the property
on which it is situated, issued by the public works director, such nuisance shall be abated by the
owner within ten (10) days from date of such notice by filling and plugging the well or opening in
the manner provided for in this section for abandoned wells; and if he shall fail to abate such
nuisance within such time, or if after exercising reasonable diligence, the public works director is
unable to locate the owner or his agent, such public works director shall have the right to go on the
land or property upon which the well is situated and abate such nuisance in the manner provided
and the owner thereof shall be liable to the City of Ganado the cost of such work and shall pay such
cost upon demand.
Sec. 10.2306: Defective Wells.
Every well, whether dug or drilled, which for any reason does not completely prevent the mixing of
water or other liquid from above and below the source of the city's water supply with the water in
the source of the city's water supply, or which for any reason would tend to pollute or contaminate
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any other well or the water in the source of the city's water supply shall be considered a defective
well and the public works director on his own initiative or upon information or complaint from any
source may make an examination of any well suspected of being defective and if such examination
indicates, in the opinion of the director, that the well is a probable source of contamination of the
city water supply or any other well, or that the water from such well is unsafe for human
consumption, shall issue written instructions to the owner or his agent in charge of such well or the
property upon which it is situated, for correcting the defects to comply with the provisions of this
section, and prescribe a time which, in his judgement, under all the circumstances, is reasonable
within which such instructions shall be complied with. It shall be unlawful for the owner or
operator of such defective well to fail to comply with such instructions within the time limit
prescribed by the public works director.
Sec. 10.2307: Abandoned Wells.
(A)
An abandoned well is (a) a defective well which, in the judgement of the public
works director, cannot be corrected to comply with the requirements of this section,
or (b) any well which has been continuously out of use for a period of two (2) years,
or longer. Whenever any well has not been in active use for more than two (2)
years, the owner or operator of such well shall report the fact to the board. Every
abandoned well shall be filled and plugged with such materials and in such manner,
as, in the judgement of the public works director, will prevent the pollution and
contamination of the city's water supply or the contamination of any other well
within the limits of the city, and such filling and plugging shall be done under the
supervision of the public works director, and at the expense of the owner of such
well.
(B)
Whenever the public works director shall receive notice from any source of the
existence of an abandoned well which has not been plugged and filled in accordance
with the provisions of this section, he shall notify the owner or agent in charge of
such well or of the property upon which it is situated that such well is abandoned
and shall instruct him to fill and plug such well in accordance with this section, and
the owner or operator of such well shall comply with such order within sixty (60)
days after its date. Should he fail so to comply within such period or if, after using
reasonable diligence, should the director fail to locate the owner or the agent in
charge of such well or of the property upon which the well is situated, the board may
go on the land or property upon which the well is situated and fill and plug such
abandoned well in the manner provided and the owner thereof shall be liable to the
City of Ganado for the cost of such work and shall pay such cost upon demand.
(Ordinance No. 124 of September 4, 1984)
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ARTICLE 10.2400 WATER METER CHECKING SERVICE
Sec. 10.2401: Customer Demanded Calibration.
When a customer shall demand a calibration of the metering device measuring water to his facility
and if after said calibration is completed verifying said meter to be completely accurate, said
customer shall pay to the City of Ganado a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
Sec. 10.2402: Deposit Required for Calibration; Refund.
Before the customer's meter is calibrated, the customer shall deposit with the city secretary of the
City of Ganado a deposit in the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to pay for the fee provided
for in paragraph above should it be shown that the meter is accurate. If after calibration it is shown
that the meter is measuring inaccurately, causing the customer to be overcharged for water to his
facility, the deposit shall be immediately refunded to the customer if said overcharge was due to
inaccurate calibration.
(Ordinance No. 185 of December 21, 1989)
ARTICLE 10.600 CONTRACTS FOR WHOLESALE PURCHASE
Wholesale or bulk sale of water shall be provided at rates to be
established at the discretion of the city commission.
Such fee
schedule shall be available through the Director of Public Works
or the City Secretary.
ARTICLE 10.700 PRIVATE LINES
Sec. 10.701:
Definitions.
(A) Private Water Lines.
The water supply line from the
water meter to the structure it is connected to.
(B) Private Sewer Lines. The sewer line from the property
line of land owner to the structure it is connected to.
Sec. 10.702:
Private Water & Sewer Lines Repaired at Expense of
Owner.
All private water and private sewer lines shall be maintained by
and at the expense of the owner. If the director of public works
feels it is in the best interests of the city, he may authorize
city personnel to work on private water and sewer lines with the
owner of the property being responsible for such fees to be paid
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to the city at rates currently approved by the city commission.
Such fee schedule shall be available through the Director of
Public Works or the City Secretary.
Sec. 10.703:
Fees Added to Billing.
These fees will be added to the monthly utility bill as provided
for in Section 5, payable in equal monthly installments with a
minimum of twenty dollars ($20.00) month and payable over no
longer than a six (6) month period.
Sec. 10.704:
Director of Public Works Decision Controls.
Whether or not work performed, or to be performed, by city
personnel on private water and sewer lines, is or is not in the
city's best interest, shall be in the absolute discretion of the
Director of Public Works.
Sec. 10.705:
Additional Repairs Responsibility of Owner.
Any blockage or stoppage in the sewer line which occurs between
landowner's property line and its junction with the main sewer
line which is caused by the negligent act of the land owner, his
guests, invitees, servants or employees, shall be repaired under
the direction of the director of public works at the expense of
the property owner. Said cost of repairs to be determined by the
fee schedule established by Sec. 10.702 of this chapter and billed
according to Sec. 10.703 of this chapter.
(Ordinance No. ______, of October ___, 1997 amended Article 10.600
& Article 10.700)
ARTICLE 10.700 PRIVATE LINES
Sec. 10.701:
Definitions.
(A)
Private Water Lines. The water supply line from the
water meter to the structure it is connected to.
(B)
Private Sewer Lines. The sewer line from the property
line of land owner to the structure it is connected to.
Sec. 10.702:
Private Water & Sewer Lines Repaired at Expense of
Owner.
All private water and private sewer lines shall be maintained by
and at the expense of the owner. If the director of public works
feels it is in the best interests of the city, he may authorize
city personnel to work on private water and sewer lines with the
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owner of the property being responsible for such fees to be paid
to the city at rates currently approved by the city commission.
Such fee schedule shall be available through the Director of
Public Works or the City Secretary.
Sec. 10.703:
Fees Added to Billing.
These fees will be added to the monthly utility bill as provided
for in Section 5, payable in equal monthly installments with a
minimum of twenty dollars ($20.00) month and payable over no
longer than a six (6) month period(See form letter at the end of
Utility Chapter).
Sec. 10.704:
Director of Public Works Decision Controls.
Whether or not work performed, or to be performed, by city
personnel on private water and sewer lines, is or is not in the
city's best interest, shall be in the absolute discretion of the
Director of Public Works.
Sec. 10.705:
Additional Repairs Responsibility of Owner.
Any blockage or stoppage in the sewer line which occurs between
landowner's property line and its junction with the main sewer
line which is caused by the negligent act of the land owner, his
guests, invitees, servants or employees, shall be repaired under
the direction of the director of public works at the expense of
the property owner. Said cost of repairs to be determined by the
fee schedule established by Sec. 10.702 of this chapter and billed
according to Sec. 10.703 of this chapter.
(Ordinance No. ______, of October ___, 1997 amended Article 10.600
& Article 10.700)
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DATE:_____________________
CUSTOMER:_______________________
CONTRACTOR:
CITY OF GANADO
SERVICES:
Customer agrees that he is responsible for and has requested
Contractor to perform the above described services.
Customer
agrees to pay for said services at the rates and fees established
per resolution by the City Council of the City of Ganado as
authorized in Chapter 10, Article 10.702 of the City of Ganado
Code of Ordinances.
Said fees and charges will be paid by Customer to Contractor
as follows:
in full upon completion
Contractor's invoice
of
work
and
receipt
of
in monthly installments due at the same time, but in
addition
to
the
regular
utility
billing
from
Contractor. (as authorized in Chapt. 10, Article
10.700, Sec. 10.703, Code of Ordinances)
SIGNED this _____ day of __________________, ________.
CUSTOMER:
CONTRACTOR:
_____________________________
CITY OF GANADO
_____________________________
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