HomeMy WebLinkAbout018 - 04/08/1965 - RELATING TO THE WATER UTILITY OF THE CITY, REPEALNG SECTION 21- 1 THOUGH 21- 43 INCLUSIVE OF THE CIT ORDINANCE NO 18 1965
BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO WATER UTILITY OF THE CITY,
REPEFLING SECTIONS 21 1 THROUGH 21 43 INCLUSIVE OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS COLORADO
1958 AS AMENDED PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE
AND EXTENSION OF THE WATER UTILITY THE REGULATIONS
CONTROLLING CONNECTION TO SAID UTILITY AND THE USE OF SAID
UTILITY THE RATES AND CHARGES TO BE PAID FOR WATER SERVICE
AND OTHER DETAILS RELATING THERETO
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
Section 1 Definitions
1�� For the purpose of this ordinance the following words or
phrases are defined as follows
City Shall mean the City of Fort Collins Colorado
Director of Public Works - Shall mean said Director or his
duly authorized representative
Living Unit - A living unit shall be defined as the space
occupied by one or more persons related by blood or marriage plus not more
than two (2) roomers Any roomers above two (2) and less than six (6) shall
be defined as a second living unit
Water Service line The line running from the City water main
to the structure or property to be served
Section 2 Composition of Water Utility
All water and water rights waterworks and appurtenances there-
to machinery equipment and supplies used by the City to supply its water
users with water shall be known as the water utility Provided however
that the water service line from the meter riser or curb stop to the structure
or property served shall be regarded as the property of the owner of said
structure or property served
Section 3 Records and Reports
The director of Public Works and the Director of Finance shall
keep such records and prepare such reports concerning the water utility as the
City Manager directs The City Manager shall keep the City Council and the
Water Board advised of the operation financial conditions and future needs of
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the water utility and shall prepare and submit to the City Council and the
Water Board Beach month, a report covering the activities of the water
utility, including a statement of revenues and expenditures of the preceding
month
Section 4 Fire Hydrants -- Control, repair, tests
All fire hydrants shall be a part of the City water utility and
shall be kept in repair by the Department of Public Works Every hydrant shall
be tested at least twice annually by the Fire Department
Section 5 Fire Hydrants -- Operation
No person, other than a member of the Fire Department or other
authorized City employee, shall open or operate any fire hydrant without
permission from the Director of Public Works
Section 6 Damage to property and equipment of water utility
It shall be unlawful for any person to, in any way damage any
property, equipment or appliance, constituting or being a part of the City
water utility
Section 7 Trespass, Interference with pipes, etc
It shall be unlawful for any person to trespass upon the property
of the City or to tap any water mains or to make any connections therewith, or
in any manner to interfere with the City or the property, equipment, pipes,
valves or any other appliances of the City, or to change or alter the position
of any valve or appliance regulating the flow of water in any pipeline
Section 8 Pollution
It shall be unlawful for any person to cast place dump or deposit
in any part of the City water utility any substance or material which will in
any manner injure or obstruct the same or any material or substance that would
tend to contaminate or pollute the water or obstruct the flow of water If any
person or persons within a distance of five (5) miles up the Cache la Poudre
River, or any of its tributaries, above the point where the water supply of
the City of Fort Collins is diverted, shall throw, cast put or deposit any
article or thing into said stream, or in close proximity thereto or allow any
offensive or unwholesome substance to remain upon his premises in such
position that such substance or the drainage therefrom may be carried
by natural causes into said river or its tributaries, or who shall permit
to flow from any place or premises any foul or contaminating fluid into
such stream shall be guilty of a violation
Any person who shall bathe or swim in or wash or bathe any
animal or cause any animal to go into any of the waters specified in this
section, shall be deemed guilty of violation of this ordinance
Section 9 Change of use of water outside the city limits prohibited
Outside of the corporate limits of the City it shall be
unlawful for any person or persons to alter, change, enlarge, or extend in
any manner whatsoever the type use for which water was as of the effective
date of this ordinance, taken and used from the water utility of the City
except as provided herein
Section 10 Connections with water lines or water mains
It shall be unlawful for any person to make any connection with
any water pipeline or water main which forms a part of the water utility of
the City except pursuant to and in accordance with the permit required by
this ordinance It shall be unlawful to make any connections with any
privately owned water mains or pipelines which are connected with the water
utility of the City or to change, alter or renew any presently existing private
main or pipeline connected with the water utility of the City with any pipe
larger than that in use as of the effective date of this ordinance except
as provided herein
Section 11 Permit to make water connections -- application
Any person desiring to make a connection to the water utility or
to use water therefrom, shall make written application to the Director of Public
Works for a permit to do so The application shall state the name of the person
to whom the permit is to be issued, the size of the tap, corporation cock and
water service line, the location thereof, the premises upon which water is to
be used and the purpose for which the water is to be used
Section 12 Types of Water Permits
There shall be the following four types of permits to make
connections with the water utility of the City
t 1 Permit for the purpose of connecting a water service line
from a main of the water utility to the meter pit or curb stop When such
service line is installed, a meter pit or curb stop shall be installed as
provided in Sections 33 34 and 35 No water shall be taken or used under
this permit except for construction purposes
2 Permit to connect to the water utility for the purpose of
taking and using water for normal municipal purposes that is, domestic
commercial or industrial At the time this permit is granted, the plant
investment fee as prescribed in Section 62 and 65 of this ordinance together
with all other costs attending the granting of permission to take and use water
from the water utility of the City shallbe paid
3 Permit to enlarge an existing tap to the water utility
for the purpose of taking and using water for normal municipal purposes that
is, domestic, commercial or industrial At the time this permit is granted
the additional plant investment fee as prescribed in Section 62 and Section 65
of this ordinance shall be paid
4 Permit to take or use water from the water utility of the
City to serve property situated outside the corporate limits of the City This
permit shall be issued only with the express consent of the City Council upon
the recommendation of the Water Board and under such terms and additional
conditions as the City Council shall provide by resolution At the time the
permit is granted the additional plant investment fee as provided in Section 62
and Section 65 of this ordinance shall be paid, for each individual service
Section 13 Water Permits -- Fees to accompany application
In all cases where a charge is provided by law for making a
connection to the water utility, the amount of the said charge shall be tendered
to the City when the application for the connection permit is made
Section 14 Water Permits - Contents
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Permits required by Section 11 of this ordinance shall be
issued by the Director of Public Works and shall state the name of the
person to whom the permit is issued, the date of the permit the size of
the tap, corporation cock and water service line the premises upon which
the water is to be used
Section 15 Taps to water mains
All taps or connections to any part of the City water utility
shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit
issued therefore All such taps or connections shall be made by the City
at the expense of the person making said tap or connection
Section 16 Water Service Lines -- general
It shall be unlawful for any person other than the City to
install a water service line from the main to the meter pit or curb stop All
service lines shall be of copper cast iron or other suitable material as
determined by the Director of Public Works Corporation cocks meter risers, or
curb stops and service lines shall be of the size as specified by the Director
of Public Works The service line from the meter pit or curb stop to the
structure to be served shall be installed by the water user at his expense
The City will furnish the corporation cock and the service line
between the main and the meter pit or curb stop and will tap the main The
actual cost of these materials and their installation shall be paid by the
property owner
Service lines now in use made of materials other than cast iron
or copper shall be replaced by copper or cast iron lines at the expense of the
user, when in the opinion of the Director of Public Works such lines have become
so disintegrated as to be unfit for further use Once such lines have been
replaced with copper or cast iron lines at the expense of the property owner,
the City shall assume the maintenance of the service line between the water main
and the meter pit or curb stop
The water service line from the street main to the water distribution
system of the building to be served with water shall be of sufficient size to
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furnish an adequate flow of water to meet the requirements of the building
at peak demand, and in no case less than 3/4 inch nominal diameter
In case the water user desires to disconnect his premises,
he shall not be permitted to take up that portion of the service line between
the main and the curb stop or the meter pit or take up the meter pit, but,
at his expense, the water shall be shut off at the corporation cock and all
appliances from the water main to and including the meter pit shall remain
in the ground and become the property of the City Now services to replace
existing services shall not be approved by the City and the water turned on
until old service lines are dug up and the corporation cock shut off at the
main
Section 17 Water Service Lines--Depth
All service lines shall be laid at least 4 feet, 6 inches below
the established grade of the street from the water main to the meter pit When
the main is of greater or less depth, the service line shall be brought to
the required depth as soon as possible after leaving the tapl
Section 18 Water Service Lines--Excavation, Backfillina
All excavation and backfilling in the street or alley shall be
in conformity with this ordinance and other ordinances of the City
Section 19 Water Service lines to be installed before street paving
Before any street containing a water line is paved, the owners
of the property abutting upon said street shall, at their expense, install all
service lines with meter pits or curb stops and meter risers which the City
determines to be necessary to serve the said property when fully developed in
accordance with the provisions of Section 15-81 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended
Section 20 Water Service line--extension from one property to another
Each property shall be served by its own service line and no
connection with the water utility shall be made by extending the service line
from one property to another property
Section 21 Duty to maintain service lines and fixtures
The owner of any property connecting to the City water utility
shall be responsible for the maintenance of the water service line from the
meter pit or curb stop to the structure being served and shall keep this line
in good condition and at his expense shall at all times keep all pipes,
fixtures and applicances on his property tight and in good working order so as
to prevent waste of water
Section 22 Use of water for sprinkling -- general limitations
The use of water from the City water utility for sprinkling
shall be limited to watering lawns, ornamental trees, shrubs, vines flowers
and domestic gardens It shall be unlawful to permit water to flow, run or be
discharged in the streets or sidewalks of the City in a wasteful manner All
wasting of water in any manner is hereby prohibited and considered a violation
of this ordinance
Section 23 Discharge vent and nozzle required for sprinkling
No hose nozzle or discharge vent used for sprinkling water from
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the water utility shall be more than 1/4 inch inddiameter
Section 24 Restriction onl11law sprinkling
The use of water from the water utility for lawn sprinkling
purposes may upon recommendation of the Water Board be prohibited or
restricted by order of the City Council Such order shall be effective when
notice thereof is published once in a daily newspaper published in the City
Upon the publication of such notice, the sprinkling restrictions or prohibitions
so prescribed shall take effect and any violator thereof may be punished as
provided by Section 12-6, Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado
1958, as amended Water shall not be used through hose or pipes without nozzles
or sprinklers attached thereto and this regulation shall apply to all users of
water whether flat or metered service The setting of sprinklers or nozzles
so as to interfere with traffic on sidewalks is prohibited
Section 25 Water restrictions in case of emergency
In the event of a major fire or any other emergency that should
require the immediate curtailment of the use of water from the water utility
the City Manager shall have the authority to make such restrictions as he deems
necessary for the protection of the public
Section 26 Water may be shut off for repairs, extension, etc
Water may be shut off from any street main when necessary to
repair the main or to make any connections or extensions of the water mains
or to perform any other work necessary to maintain the water utility
Section 27 Who may turn water on
It shall be unlawful for any person other than a duly employed
person of the City to turn on water to any premises lot building or house
when the water has been shut off under the provisions of this ordinance
Section 28 Use of water from private well
It shall be unlawful for any person to have a cross connection
between a private line carrying well water and line carrying water from the
water utility
Section 29 Water consumer must agree to the rules of the water
utility
No person may be served with water from the water utility unless
he agrees to and abides by all the rules and regulations of the City pertaining
to the use of said water
Section 30 Failure to comply with rules
If any water user fails to pay the charges for water when due or
fails to comply with the rules and regulations of the City regarding the water
utility or uses water for purpose not authorized the City may without
obligation discontinue water service until the water user has paid the required
charges or is in compliance
Section 31 Use of water by any water customer under the provisions of
this Ordinance
The use of water under the provisions of this ordinance shall
not constitute or be deemed to be a relinquishment of any water or water right
by the City and the City reserves the full right to determine all matters in
connection with the control and use of said water
Section 32 Use of water by other than water utility customers
It shall be unlawful for any person having a water service here-
under to permit any other person firm, or corporation to take or use water from
his said water service for use on property not connected to the City water
utility, except as provided herein
Section 33 Meters -- Size -- Type -- Number
Water meters shall be required for the following
1 All residential services to any premise containing more than
two (2) living units
2 All service to non-residential premises
3 To all services outside the Corporate City limits
All meters shall be of a size type and design approved by the
Director of Public Works, and shall be installed in a readily accessible location
for the meter reader Each meter shall be inspected by the City and shall be
properly adjusted before installation
A record shall be made and preserved of each meter installed,
giving the location and the number of the meter All meters shall be installed
with a stop cock on each side of the meter Meters may be inspected at any
reasonable time by the City
Lawn taps on service lines between the main and the meters are
prohibited
Section 34 Meters and appurtenances to be furnished by water utility
All meters meter pits and covers and meter risers shall be
furnished and installed by the City for those services up to 3/4 inch in
diameter
Section 35 Meters -- Services over 3/4 inch in diameter
For all water services over 3/4 inch in diameter the materials
shall be supplied and installed as provided in Section 33 above except that the
user shall pay for all additional costs incurred over and above the 3/4 inch
service for the larger size meter meter pit and cover and meter riser
Section 36 Meters -- test required before installations
Each water meter shall be tested either by the Public Works
Department or the manufacturer and shall be found to be correct and properly
adjusted before being installed If the test is made by the manufacturer, a
report of such test result shall be furnished to the City prior to the installation
Section 37 Meters--location and installation
In residential areas, the water meter shall be installed in a
frost-proof meter pit at the location specified by the City The meter shall
be installed in an approved riser, with a lock wing meter stop on the main side
of the meter In other areas meters shall be installed in locations approved
by the City All meters shall be installed by the City
Section 38 Meter maintenance
All water meters shall be maintained by the City, and shall be
tested and repaired as necessary and not less than at least once in each ten-
year period The cost of repairing any damage to the water system caused by
the water user shall be paid by the property owner and added to and considered
a part of the charge for water service
Section 39 Meters -- Interfering with or by pass
It shall be unlawful for any meter user under meter rates as set
forth in this ordinance or for any other person to tamper or interfere with any
meter or meter seal or to so arrange his water service or piping so that the use
of water will not actuate the meter The City shall discontinue water service
immediately to any user who violates the provisions of this section until
satisfactory payment has been made for all water used and all repairs to the
meter
Section 40 Size of water main
The size of the main required to serve any part of the City shall
be determined by the Director of Public Works No main less than 6 inches in
diameter shall be placed in the water distribution system
Section 41 Water mains payment of costs
When water mains are extended the property owners benefited there-
by as determined by the City shall pay all costs of said extension for mains
6 inches inidiameter together with necessary valves, hydrants and other
appurtenances For mains over 6 inches in diameter when required by the City
the water utility shall pay the following percentages of the total cost of the
extension of such mains
8 inch mains 20%
10 inch mains 30%
12 inch mains 407
14 inch mains 55/
16 inch mains 657 t
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The percentage of costs to be paid by the City of mains in excess of
16 inches shall be determined by the City Council upon recommendation of the
Water Board
Section 42 Extension of mains in, to, around and through a platted
subdivision
All water mains required to serve a platted suvdivision including
cross connecting mains shall be installed at the cost of the subdivider The
subdivider shall install mains to the farthest point or points of his subdivision
Section 43 Extension of mains--Reimbursement
When a subdivider finds it necessary to bring water service from
the existing water system through vacant property to his platted subdivision or
construct lines on the perimeter of said subdivision the subdivider shall pay the
cost of the original construction The size of the mains shall be determined by
the City and where the required mains are larger than 6 inch the water utility
shall pay the percentages of cost as set forth in Section 41 At the time of
annexation or as the poopierty abutting such water main is developed and connections
are made to the said water main the City may collect a charge assessed in relation
to benefit to the affected property based upon the original construction cost
and if so collected shall reimburse the original subdivider to the extent of the
collection so made In no event shall the actual amount so paid to the subdivider
by the City exceed the original costs to the subdivider of the excess extension
Section 44 Extension of mains--expiration of reimbursement right
The subdivider's right to reimbursement under a water main extension
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contract shall not exceed a period of ten years from the date of the execution
of said contract and all payments shall cease at that time regardless of the
amount that has at that time been received by the subdivider„ unless, upon the
recommendation of the Water Board the City Council shall approve a contract
exceeding ten (10) years
Section 45 Extension of mains -construction by contract
The subdivider shall install the main in his subdivision by
private contract subject to approval of the plans and specifications by the
City and City inspection of actual constructinn
Section 46 Connecting loops
Connecting loops and cross-ties within a subdivision shall be
constructed by the subdivider If ties or connections are made to such line,
the reimbursement provisions of the above sections of this ordinance shall
apply Connecting loops in the nature of a general improvement of the water
system shall be financed by the City Before any abutting property shall
connect to such mains constructed at the expense of the City the charge based
on assessments in proportion to benefits received by the property to be served
shall be collected by the City
Section 47 Extension of water lines to serve property within the
City not a part of a platted subdivision--assessments
Extension of water lines to serve property within the City but
not a part of a subdivision platted after the adoption of this ordinance may be
financed by special assessment against the benefited property, as provided in
Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins Colorado, 1958
as amended
Section 48 Extension of mains--extension to property lines
All water main extensions shall be made to the farthest limit of
the property to be served
Section 49 Water Main Extensions on perimeter streets (half County -
half City
lister main extensions along streets or easements lying partly inside
and partly outside the City limits may be made on the basis of special assessment
against abutting property owners The City may pay the assessment on land
lying outside the City limits and if so paid may make provision for the
collecting of such payment from those property owners at the time the land
is annexed
Section 50 Extensions that replace private mains with City,-mains
When private mains are replaced by City mains no credit will be
allowed for existing mains
Section 51 Charge for turning water on or off
When water is once turned on to any premises there shall be a
charge of $2 00 for turning the water off and once turned off a charge of
$2 00 for turning the service on again
Section 52 Flat Rates
The following flat rates shall be charged on a quarterly basis
for the use of water from the water utility when the use is not metered
For each family living unit - - - - - - - - - - - $6 75
Plus $6 00 for each lot having an area between 6 000 & 9 000 Sq Ft
For lot area over 9 000 sq ft add 6o per 100 sq ft
For lot area under 6 000 aq ft deduct 6o per 100 sq ft
The quarterly minimum charge shall be $10 00
Section�53,onBilling Period" , i2 ,
The City shall bill water users not less than once every three
months and not more often than once a month
Section 54 Flat rates -- Prorate
If water rates are changed or water users institute or terminate
service other than on established billing dates the water bill shall not be
prorated The flat rate charge for a quarter shall be the minimum charge for
any use during the quarter
Section 55 Meter Rates--Schedule
SCHEDULE 'A - The charge for water on a monthly basis taken
through a meter inside the corporate limits of the City shall be as follows
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0 to -5 000 gallons 44� per 1 000 gallons
5 000 to 15 000 gallons 311,- per 1 000 gallons
15,000 to 50 000 gallons 22� per 1 000 gallons
All over 50 000 gallons, 154; per 1 000 gallons
For each meter service based on meter size the monthly minimum
charge as long as water is on shall be as follows (Water shall be considered
on until the customer notifies the City in writing to discontinue service )
5/8 & 3/4 ' - - - 3 00
1 - - - - - 400
1� - - - - 700
2 ' - - - - - 1200
3 - - - - - 2500
4 - - - - - 4000
6 - - - - - 90 00
r SCHEDULE B - The charge for water on a quarterly basis taken
through a meter outside the City Limits shall be as follows
0 to 15 000 gallons 55(,% per 1,000 gallons
15 000 to 45 000 gallons, 39p per 1 000 gallons
45 000 to 150 000 gallons, 28q per 1 000 gallons
All over 150,000 gallons 19e, per 1,000 gallons
For each meter service based on meter size, the quarterly minimum
charge as long as the water is on shall be as follows (Water shall be considered
on until the customer notifies the City in writing to discontinue service )
5/8 & 3/4 - - - 10 00
1 - - - - 1800
lk - - - - 32 00
2 ' - - - - 45 00
3 - - - - 10000
4 - - - - 17500
6 ' - - - - 27500
When two or more taps are serviced from one master meter the
quarterly charge for said metered water shall be computed as follows The water
metered by the master meter shall be divided by the number of taps serviced by
said master meter the charge per tap shall then be computed upon the basis of
the above rates for the average water used per tap charge for the water passed
through the master meter shall then be the charge per tap times the number of
taps plus the service charge on the master meter The user shall be billed as
hereinbefore specified
Section 56 Rates--effective date
The rates set forth in Sections 52 and 55 shall become effective
the first billing date following September 30, 1965, until such date present
rates shall remain inv-effect
Section 57 Charges when meter fails to register
If any meter shall fail to register in any billing period the
water user shall be charged according to the average quantity of water used
in a similar period
Section 58 Notice to users
Billing for water service and any other notices relating to the
water utility shall be effective upon mailing said billing or notice to the last
known address of the water user as shown on the records of the City Water
Utility
Section 59 When and where water charges payable
All charges for the use of water as provided for in this ordinance
are due and payable at the Utilities Office All charges are delinquent 30 days
after the date of the bill No partial payments will be accepted
Section 60 Lien on property
All water charges shall be a lien upon the property to which water
is delivered from the date said charges become due until said charges are paid
The owner of every building, premise or lot or house shall be liable for all
water delivered to or taken from and used upon his premises which lien or
liability may be enforced by the City by action at law or suit to enforce the
lien In case the tenant in possession of any premises or buildings shall pay
the water charges it shall relieve the land owner from such obligations and
lien but the City shall not be required to look to any person whatsoever other
than the owner for the payment of water charges No change of ownership or
occupation shall affect the application of this Ordinance and the failure of any
owner to learn that he purchased property against which a lien for water service
exists shall in no way affect his liability for such payment in full The
amount due and in default shall in addition to said right of enforcement by
disconnection of service, become a lien on the property and premises so served
to the amount of water rent due and other service, from the date the same
accrued and became due and payable, and said delinquent payments enforced by
assessment upon the property and premises so served, and certification
thereof to the County Treasurer for collection under and in pursuance of
the authority and procedure provided in Chapter 15 of the Code of Ord-
inances of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended
Section 61 Failure to pay--water to be shut off
In case any water user shall fail to pay all charges as
prescribed by this Ordinance, the water utility may shut off the water
from the premises, building, house or lot 10 days after delinquent date
and water shall not be turned on again until all charges are paid together
with the charge for shutting off and turning on the water
Section 62 Water Plant Investment Fee--Payment required, when
Any applicant desiring to take and use water from the water
utility of the City shall pay to the City through the office of the Director
of Finance a water plant investment fee for each individual service pursuant
to the schedule of fees prescribed by Section 65 of this Ordinance Such
fee shall be paid in full prior to the time that water is taken and used
for any purpose other than for construction purposes Said fee shall be
in addition to all other charges described in this ordinance
Section 63 Water Plant Investment Fee--Includes trunk line
assessments, tapping fees, etc
The water plant investment fee shall replace and be in lieu
of all charges or fees described or referred to in any prior ordinance as
water trunk line assessments, water tapping or connection fees or similar
charges for the use of the City water utility
Section 64 Water Plant Investment Fee--Charges 'rom flat rate
to metered services
In cases where a flat rate user changes to a metered service,
the user shall pay the difference between the flat rate users plant investment
fee and the metered users plant investment fee
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Section 65 Schedule of Fees
The water plant investment fee prescribed in Section 62 of
this Ordinance, shall be charged to both in City and out of City users,
whether metered or flat-rate, and paid pursuant to the following schedule
Size of Tap
at main
exclusive of Metered Users Flat Rate Users
demand for Plant Plant
fire protection Investment Fee Investment Fee
3/4 inch or less 250 00 185 00
1 inch 370 00 305 00
1� inch 520 00 455 00
lZ inch 700 00 635 00
2 inch 1,180 00 1,115 00
3 inch 2,500 00 2,435 00
4 inch 5000 00 51235 00
All taps in excess of four inches shall be charged at a
rate negotiated by the City Manager and approved by the City Council upon
recommendation of the Water Board
In the event a water user from the water utility of the City
shall apply for and obtain permission to increase the size of his tap, he
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shall pay an additional water plant investment fee to the extent of the
difference between the fee for the existing smaller tap and the fee for
the requested larger tap, as prescribed by the above schedule of fees
In the event that the existing smaller tap is less than 3/4 inch in dia-
meter, the applicant shall be credited for the fee applicable to a 3/4
inch tap No refund, however, shall be made to any water user of the
water utility of the City who obtains permission to decrease the size of
his tap
Section 66 Outside City Service Requirements
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City of Fort
Collins, Colorado, that water service be furnished outside of the corporate
city limits if the following conditions are complied with
1 That all Federal or State laws relative to the use and
distribution of water for human consumption are complied with
2 Owners of the area served, agree to join in a petition
for annexation when requested by the City and to cooperate in appropriate
proceedings in connection therewith
3 All construction of the users system coolies with
standard City requirements as to materials, location, depths, valves, fire
hydrants, meters, fittings or any special requirements -- all as determined by
the City
4 Water will be furnished only during periods that said
water is surplus to the needs of the City
5 The cost of all construction, including connection to the
City system, will be borne by the user, provided that upon recommendation of
the Water Board and approved by the City Council, the City may share the cost
of each construction, provided that it is determined that it is to the advantage
of the City and in its beat interests of the City to share such costs
6 The City is held harmless from any claim or liability arising
out of failure of user to comply with any existing lava, or from other action
regarding the construction or operation of the users system
if 7 Payment for water is in accordance with Section 55 of this
Ordinance
8 The user agrees not to directly or indirectly participate in
the formation or enlargement of any municipal or quasi-municipal corporation,
without the consent of the City Council
9 The user agrees that all real property to be serviced by water
shall not be conveyed unless conveyance is subject to applicable provisions
of this ordinance
10 Non-compliance with this ordinance or failure to pay water
bills shall permit City, at its option to terminate and suspend water service
until such conditions are rectified All unpaid sums to automatically constitute
a lien against all real property and improvements thereon of the user
11 The user agreements are non-assignable to other property unless
approved by the City
12 Before connection—is permitted user is to furnish to the
City water rights or payment in lieu thereof as set forth in Section 67 of
this ordinance
13 Before a water line giving new service is installed the
user shall comply w th the building code of the County of Larimer and until
such building code is adopted the provisions of the City building code shall
be complied with The user shall obtain and pay for all building and other
permits pay all inspection fees and employ licensed individuals for the installation
of improvements in accordance with the requirements of the County of Larimer
Until the County of Larimer has adopted pertinent rules and regulations, such
permits fees and licenses shall be obtained from the City of Fort Collins in
accordance with the ordinancesof the City of Fort Collins governing such
matters The user if located within the area covered by the master plan
approved by the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board shall comply with the
subdivision rules and regulations adopted by the City of Fort Collins until
such rules and regulations have been formally adopted by the City of Fort Collins,
the user shall obtain the approval of his plans by the Fort Collins Planning
and Zoning Board in accordance with the tentative rules and regulations
approved by said Board No water connection shall be made except under the
supervision of the Water Division of the City of Fort Collins
14 The use of water under the provisions of this ordinance shall
not constitute or be deemed to be a relinquishment of any water or water right
by the City and the City reserves the full right to determine all matters in
connection with the control and use of said water
15 Upon recommendation of the Water Board with approval of the
City Council such other policies may be determined as are necessary
Section 67 Furnishing Water Rights
Effective January 1, 1966, all premises requesting original
water service from the City of Fort Collins, including but not limited to
properties included in all proposed annexation$,shall furnish to the City of
Fort Collins without cost to the City, water rights acceptable to the City
in the amount of 2 acre-feet per acre to be served or, if water rights are
not available, the equivalent of $100 00 in payment for each acre-foot Be
required provided however, that a credit shall be allowed for any property
requesting service if the owner of said property has, before January 1, 19660
sold to the City water rights which were intended to satisfy the obligation
of the owner of such property to supply water to the City in connection with
such property This credit shall be allowed only if it is established to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works before January 1, 19660 and a
written agreement entered into between the property owner and the City,
providing for such credit
Section 68 Separability
It is hereby declared to be the intension of the City Council
that this ordinance and every provision thereof, shall be considered separable
and the invalidity of any section, clause, provision or part or portion of
any section, clause, or provision of this ordinance, shall not affect the
validity of any other portion of this ordinance
Section 69 Repeal
All ordinances and part of ordinances in conflict herewith, be
and the same hereby are repealed and specifically Sections 21-1 through 21-42,
inclusive of the Code of Ordinances, City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958,
as amended, be and they are hereby repealed,provided, however, that this
repeal shall not apply to Sections 21-10 and 21-29 until the rates established
in Section 55 hereof become effective, in accordance with the provisions
contained in Section 56 hereof
Section 70 Actions now pending
The repeal of the ordinance or parts of ordinances effectuated
by the enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abating any
action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance, or as discontinuing
abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue or affecting
the liability of any person, firm or corporation or as waiving any right of
the municipality under any section or provision existing at the time of the
passage of this ordinance
Introduced considered favorably on first reading and ordered
published this 18th day of March , A D 1965 and to be
presented for final passage on the 8th day of April A D ,
1965
Mayor
ATTEST
City Clerc
as amended
Passed and adopted/on final reading this 15thdayt'of April,, A' D
1965.
yor
ATTEST Ma
'City Cerk
l
MOTION
TO AMEND ORDINANCE No 18, 1965, IN THE FOLLOWING
PARTICULARS, TO-WIT
To delete the present Section 64 thereof and substitute therefor
the following
Section 64 Water Plant Investment Fee--Changes from flat rate
to metered services
In cases where a flat rate user changes to a metered service, the
user shall pay the difference between the flat rate users plant investment
fee and the metered users plant investment fee
And to amend Section 65, Schedule of Fees, by inserting the words
'Metered Users above the present Plant Investment Fee and by adding the
following schedule for flat rate users plant investment fee
Size of Tap
at Main
exclusive of Metered Users Flat Rate Users
demand for Plant Plant
fire protection Investment Fee Investment Fee
3/4 inch or less $ 250 00 $ 185 00
1 inch 370 00 305 00
1} inch 520 00 455 00
1� inch 700 00 635 00
2 inch 1,180 00 1,115 00
3 inch 2,500 00 2,435 00
4 inch 51300 00 51235 00
Passed and adopted as amended on final reading this 15th day of
April, A D 1965
Mayor
ATTEST
City Cleft