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 Kotzebue
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 13. PUBLIC SERVICES
 Chapter 13.04. WATER AND SEWER UTILITY*

  § 13.04.120. Terms and conditions of service.  

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  • A.

    The owner shall pay for the water and/or sewer service at the rate and in the manner specified by the city council, and as revised or modified from time to time by the city council.

    B.

    The city shall have the right to charge and collect the rates provided for in the ordinance codified in this chapter as it may be amended from time to time as provided by law.

    C.

    The city may disconnect water and/or sewer service at any time with written notice to the owner for an infraction of any provision of this chapter. The city may disconnect the service and remove its equipment:

    1.

    If the utility bill or payment due pursuant to an agreement for the installation of facilities becomes delinquent; or

    2.

    If any part of the customer's system is determined by the city to be unsafe or hazardous or contrary to the provisions of applicable construction, building, plumbing or electrical codes.

    D.

    The city may install water meters to register the water used which shall be maintained at the owner's expense.

    E.

    The city shall not be held responsible for any damage by fire, flooding or other causes resulting from defective wiring, piping, fixtures or appliances to the premises supplied with water or sewer service installed or owned by the owner of such premises. The fact that agents of the water and sewer system have inspected the piping, fixtures or appliances shall not constitute any liability against the city or the employees thereof for damages to persons or property resulting from defective piping, fixtures or appliances, installed or owned by the owner of such premises.

    F.

    The city may interrupt the water and sewer utility for any reasonable period of time for repairs, maintenance or inspection. This interruption shall not be considered a breach of obligation neither by the city, nor in any way relieve the owner of their obligations as set forth in this chapter.

    G.

    The public works director, with the approval of the city manager and the concurrence of the city council, may promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this title.

(Ord. 01-1 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 86-8 § 1 (part), 1986).