Reso 0268-11/1966 RESOLUTION 268
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FIXING AND
DETERMINING POLICY FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
WATER METERS AND FOR TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL
WATER METERS.
WREREAS, the San Marcos County Water District has from time
to time been requested to provide water on a temporary basis for
construction projects, and
WHEREAS, said District has been requested to provide water
on a temporary basis for agricultural production, and
WHEREAS, the District's existing rules and regulations do
not provide for the installation of said temporary services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
Section I:
The Board of Directors of the San Marcos County Water District does
hereby establish a policy for the installation of temporary meters
as follows:
A. A temporary construction meter may be installed upon
receipt by the District of a duly executed written
application, indicating the preferred location and proposed
use of said temporary construction meter accompanied by:
(1) A deposit equal to cost of meter. This deposit
will be refunded if and when the meter is returned
to the District in good order.
(2) A fee in the amount of the estimated installation
and removal costs of said temporary meter. These
estimated costs shall be determined by the District.
(3) A deposit in the amount of the District's
estimate of one months billing for water charges.
Should this deposit be in excess of the charges for
water use accruing against that account, said excess
will be refunded when said account is terminated.
(4) The ready to serve charge will be as per District's
current water rate schedule, but not less than $10.00
per month. The water rate shall be as per District's
current water rate for domestic water. The current rate,
as of July 1, 1966 is 24 cents per unit.
B. A temporary agricultural meter may bc installcd upon receipt
by the District of a duly executed written application by the
owner of the property on which the water is to be used,
accompanied by:
(1) A deposit equal to the cost of the meter. This
deposit will be refunded if and when the meter is
returned to the District in good order.
(2) A fee in thc amount of the estimated installation
and removal costs of Said agricultural meter. These
costs shall be determined by the District.
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(3) The water rate, applicable to a temporary
agricultural meter shall be the same as the District's
current water rates, including the ready to serve
charges.
Section
NO temporary meter shall be installed until and unless a written application
is made therefor on the usual District form accompanied by a Cash deposit
as herein set forth. The District at all times reserves the right to
determine the location and size of said meters, and further reserves the
right to reduce the size of said meters at any time, and to terminate
said temporary Service after four weeks notice. Notice shall consist of
a registered letter, stating the intended termination, mailed to the
owner's address as shown on the service application.
Section III:
The owner of the land shall be responsible for all charges incurred by
meter installation, removal and water usage in accordance with District
policy.
Section
If applicant expects to use less than 8000 cubic feet (60,000 gallons)
of water during a period, not exceeding one week, the applicant will be
allowed to obtain water from a 2" meter, installed at the District's
office, after a deposit of $20.00 has been made by the applicant.
Should said deposit be in excess of the charges for the water at the
current domestic rate said excess will be refunded at the termination
of the water use.
Section V:
Applicants shall comply with all rules and regulations as from time to
time are established by the Board of Directors of the San Marcos County
Water District.
All previous resolutions and ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.
ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF November, 1966.
AYES: DIRECTORS; Blanchard, Mahr, Trussell and Vanderbeck
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: Paul
President the Board of Directors of
the San Marcos County Water District
Secretary of the San Marcos County Water
District and the Board of Directors thereof
CONSTRUCTION METER COST 10/25/66
The following meter installation prices are valid for connection of
meters to: (1) Fire Hydrants; (2) Blow Offs
5/8' meter
Material & meter: $ 40.00
Install & remove: 10.00
Ready to Serve : 10.00
Advance billing : 10.00
Total $ 70.00
1" meter
Material & meter: $ 80.00
Install & remove: 10.00
Ready to Serve : 10.00
Advance billing : 20.00
Total $120.00
11/2' meter
Material & meter: $150.00
install & remove: 10.00
Ready to Serve : 15.00
Advance billing : 25.00
Total $200.00
2'" meter(short torrent)
Material & meter: $210.00
Install & remover 15.00
Ready to Serve : 25.00
Advance billing : 50.00
Total $300.00