§ 28-80. Manner of keeping meter; authority to remove meters.

(a)

The occupants of any building or premises where any water meter is located shall see that the water meter is kept and remains free from obstructions on or about the same and is conveniently accessible at all times for the purpose of reading, inspecting and repairing. In the event a meter reading is not reported to the city for three (3) consecutive months, the city shall have the option of either moving said meter outside premises at occupants expense or installing at occupants expense a read-o-matic type attachment. The water shall be turned off from any water meter that shall not be so kept and shall not be turned on again until this section is complied with and the cost or fee for turning off and on shall be paid by the consumer.

(b)

The city shall have authority to remove any water meter that it deems improperly located, i.e., adding cost to meter reading, rapid depreciation, etc., and relocate the meter on the property. The expense of such relocation shall be borne by the property owner, unless the city council deems otherwise. This cost shall not exceed actual cost of labor and materials plus ten (10) per cent.

(Ord. No. 604, § 11, 2-23-61; Ord. No. 799, § 11, 3-12-73)