§ 25.68. Extension of distribution system.  


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  • (a) Application. Any applicant who as owner or subdivider of a single lot, subdivision or tract of land, desires the extension of water mains and services to such lot, subdivision or tract of land, shall file a written application with the Public Utilities Department.
    (b) Deposit. In the event such application is approved, said applicant shall deposit with the Public Utilities Department, cash or other method of payment satisfactory to the City in an amount determined by the Public Utilities Department to be the total estimated cost of such mains and services, including all labor, pipe, valves, fittings, fire hydrants and all appurtenances necessary for a complete system exclusive of customer services. Customer services shall be paid for as provided in these rules and regulations.
    (c) Installation. Engineering and construction of all new distribution systems shall be done by the City of Vernon or by private contract, approved by the City of Vernon. If after completion of construction, the estimated cost is found to be greater than the actual cost, the difference will be refunded, and if a deficit exists, the difference will be collected before the turn-on of water. Mains and services installed shall become and remain the property of the City of Vernon.
    (Ord. No. 977; Ord. No. 1240, § 2.)