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Fire
hydrant meters are rented to commercial agencies
whom are wishing to wash down large areas.
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Rental
rates and fees are as follows effective January 1, 2007: |
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▪ hydrant meter
deposit: $800.00
▪ daily rental fee: $3.00
Water Rates:
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First 2,000 gallons (minimum bill) |
$4.50 |
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2,000 gallons to 7,000 gallons |
$2.32 |
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7,000 gallons to 15,000 gallons |
$2.95 |
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Over 15,000 gallons |
$4.85 |
Wastewater Rates:
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Per 1,000 gallons |
$5.02 |
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ORDINANCES:
Section 14-35
Should
any person use the City water without the approval
of the governing body shall be made against the
consumer for the water that has been used. If upon
presentation of the bill the customer refuses to pay
for the water illegally used, then it shall be the
duty of the superintendent of the water and sewerage
to cut off the water from the premises and prefer
charges against the illegal user of City water
before the recorder.
Damage
or tampering with City property
Damage to any City
property shall be charged to the property owner
or other individual as may be appropriate at the
full cost of repair, including overhead costs in
addition to a penalty not to exceed $1,000.00
per occurrence per day as determined by the
Public Works Director or his designated agent.
If equipment has
been damaged or tampered with, including but not
limited to taking water without authorization or
without having a hydrant meter installed, the
party responsible for the damage, tampering or
withdrawal may be charged for the damages caused
and for the estimated water and sanitary
services utilized and shall also pay a penalty
or surcharge as determined by the Public Works
Director but not to exceed $1,000.00 per
occurrence per day. Each such action and
incident of damage, tampering or withdrawal,
shall constitute a separate offense.
The above charges
do not preclude the City from levying other
charges or taking legal action as deemed
appropriate, including injunctive relief.
The
cost of repair work to damaged water lines and
appurtenances shall be charged to the party(s)
causing the damage. If City employees make the
repairs, the charge shall be $250.00 per hour or
$100.00 per person which ever is appropriate. If the
repair is performed by a contractor hired by the
City, the charge for the repair submitted to the
City plus 15% shall be levied against the
party(s)
causing the damage excluding any fines imposed by
the City.
FIRE HYDRANT METER/KEY RENTAL
PROCEDURES
Whereas, Contractor desires
that the referenced fire hydrant meter be
made available for the sole purpose of
obtaining water service from City fire
hydrants.
In consideration of the
mutual agreement and promises contained
herein, Contractor agrees as follows:
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The Contractor shall have sole
responsibility and risk of loss for
said meter and liability for any
damages thereto. |
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The Contractor shall comply with all
regulations and requirements
regarding rental and use of meter,
including but not limited to the
following: |
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Contractor’s permits EXPIRES NINETY
(90) DAYS AFTER INITIAL RENTAL.
Contractor will have to BRING THE
METER IN FOR A READING, to obtain a
new permit. A $800.00 deposit is
required on all permits. |
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The fire hydrant meter/key can only
be used by the named permittee at
the time of rental.
It is unlawful for anyone other than
the permittee to have a fire hydrant
meter/key in their possession. The
Contractor cannot authorize any
subcontractor to use the meter/key.
If an inspector of the Austell
Public Works determines a violation
has occurred, the meter/key will be
confiscated and the deposit will be
forfeited. |
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Persons with permits are to use only
the issued hydrant meter/key. Any
other device will be confiscated and
the deposit will be forfeited. |
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If the meter/key is lost, contact
the Austell Public Works at (770)
944-4325 as soon as possible. We
will replace them at cost to the
Contractor. LOST KEY - $100.00,
LOST METER - $800.00. |
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The permit for the hydrant use
should be visibly displayed at the
location where the hydrant is being
used. When there are several
hydrants at one construction site,
only one hydrant meter/key is needed
(size of site and companies
considered). It should be stated
clearly on the permit when there are
several hydrants and only the
permitted meter/key can be used.
Exceptions to this must be cleared
through the Austell Public Works |
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The Austell Public Works should be
notified when location substantially
changes for hydrant use. A new
permit will have to be obtained. |
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Contractor is responsible for
DAMAGES to HYDRANT, METER or KEY,
plus 10% service fee. Contractor
should contact the Austell Public
Works immediately if the hydrant is
damaged before of after use. |
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ALL WATER TRUCKS, TANKS, CONTAINERS,
ETC. must be inspected by an
inspector or cross connection team
before water from the City of
Austell System is put into the
container. |
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Hydrant must be closed and opened
slowly to prevent water hammer and
damage of water lines. Fire
hydrants are to be opened no less
than eight (8) turns to let weep
holes close and to keep dirt from
being washed away at bottom of fire
hydrant(s). |
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The fire hydrant key is for the use
with only a specific meter. If the
inspector finds a violation of this
regulation, use of services will be
SUSPENDED and use could be subject
to a minimum fine of $300.00. Meter
and key are subject to being
CONFISCATED by the Austell Public
Works. |
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If you are keeping the meter more
than one (1) month, it is very
important to call in your reading on
the first (1st) working
day of the month. This insures that
you get an accurate bill. Not
calling the office will result in an
estimated billing. You will be
billed monthly for the water usage
and the rental fee of $5.00 per day
of the hydrant meter. |
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The amount you owe on the final bill
will be deducted from the deposit,
unless your bill is current and paid
in full at the time of the return of
the meter/key. |
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The Contractor agrees that the rates
and fees in effect at the time of
meter return shall be used to
calculate amount due from meter
rental and water consumption. The
initial security deposit for this
meter will be held until meter is
returned. Upon return, all
applicable rates and fees will be
calculated and deducted from the
deposit. The meter shall be
returned to the City each month for
inspection. |
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The schedule of rates and fees are
on record in the office of the
Austell Public Works. |
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