A. On any street or alley in which water main or water lateral has been laid or installed by the city, the city will furnish the service connection complete from its main to the curbline, if located in a street, or from its main to the property line, if located in an alley, for scheduled charges to be paid by the person requesting such service connection, in advance.

B. Water main extensions and water lateral extensions will be the property owner, commercial business or developer’s responsibility. The property owner, business or developer shall provide the city’s public works department detailed plans for review and approval by either the city engineer or the public works supervisor before construction. All improvements shall be constructed to meet the city of Montague’s construction standards and comply with Chapter 13.04, Water System. Reimbursement for construction of water extensions shall follow the procedures set forth in Article II of this chapter. All improvements must be done by a licensed contractor.

C. In cases when the director of public works decides that a larger diameter water line is required because of engineering factors related to the site and the city’s existing system, the city shall pay the invoice pipe price difference plus 15 percent, provided funds are available and an agreement is entered into with the city prior to commencement of work.

D. The city is authorized to charge a water connection fee of $550.00 and a water capital improvement fee of $690.00 at the time of connection to the city water system. (Ord. 14-01, 2014; Ord. 09-03, 2010; Ord. 1-83 § 4, 1983)