HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES2012-03_Water Supply and Distribution System_11202012RESOLUTION NO. x-9�1,2 -,5
WHEREAS, the City owns, controls and manages its own municipal water supply
and distribution system for the benefit of the customers and residents of the City;
WHEREAS, pursuant to § 8-2-3, Iona City Code, the City is authorized to make rules
and regulations as are necessary for the management, control, distribution and supply of
water within and without the City;
WHEREAS, the customers and residents of the City, from time to time, temporarily
vacate their homes for the purpose of residing at another location for a short period of time;
WHEREAS, during such temporary period of occupancy, use of the domestic water
supply is discontinued and is otherwise unnecessary;
WHEREAS, it would be inequitable during such periods of temporary non-use to
continue to charge for water services during such periods of time;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved:
1. That upon written application to the City Clerk, and payment of a non-
refundable disconnect/reconnect fee in the amount of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), customers
may temporarily suspend their use of the water system for a period not to exceed nine (9)
consecutive months, provided such customer complies with the terms and conditions of this
Resolution.
2. The application shall be in such form as may be determined by the City Clerk.
The applicant shall state the specific period of time during which temporary suspension of
water service is desired and shall certify under oath that neither he/she, nor applicant's
invitees, licensees, tenants or occupants shall use the premises where suspension is requested
during such period of time.
3. During the period of temporary suspension, no person shall occupy the
premises or otherwise use the municipal water supply for any purpose [including but not
limited to watering of lawns, flowers or shrubbery?].
4. In the event any person is observed to be occupying such premises during the
period of temporary suspension, then and in such event, the applicant shall be charged the
full amount of the monthly water rate for utility services for the entire period of the
temporary suspension, regardless of whether or not the premises were vacant for any portion
thereof. Such charge may be added to the customer's monthly utility billing and may be
collected in the manner provided in the City water ordinance.
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5. Temporary suspension of water service shall be available only for premises
which carry a residential zoning and are otherwise occupied or used for human habitation.
6. In no event shall the City Clerk grant more than one application in any
calendar year.
7. This Resolution shall become effective on the date it is passed and executed
by the Mayor.
DATED this,�� - day of November, 2012.
ATTEST:
Julie amrnond
City Clerk
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Brad Andersen
Mayor
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