A. Service Connection Charges. At the time the applicant files for initial service or for a change in service size or location, the applicant shall submit with the application the minimum service connection charge in accordance with the rates and procedures specified in HBC 13.04.045 and 13.04.050. The final signing of the application form will verify the applicant’s understanding that the applicant will be liable for the borough’s actual cost of installing the connection from the main to the property line. Additional costs, if any, shall be billed at the completion of the work. The chief fiscal officer shall calculate the bill upon completion of the work by the borough for the customer, based upon the actual costs of labor and material, a reasonable charge for equipment used, and an allowance of 15 percent of such costs and charges for overhead expenses.

B. Meter Installation Fee. When a meter is installed by the department as per HBC 13.04.170, the customer shall pay a water meter installation fee (HBC 13.04.045), payable at the date of application. This charge is intended to cover the cost of installation of the meter, not the value of the meter.

C. Meter Rental Fee. When a meter is installed as per HBC 13.04.170, the customer shall pay a one-time water meter rental fee equal to the cost of the meter, payable at the date of application.

D. Meter Inspection Fee. The authorized installation of any meter by other than borough personnel shall require an inspection by the department, or an assigned representative thereof, for a fee as set out in HBC 13.04.045, to guarantee the adequacy of the installation and to seal the meter.

E. Meter Testing Fee. The meter testing fee shall be charged as per HBC 13.04.190.

F. Frost Bottom Replacement. Frost bottoms broken through freezing of the customer service line shall be the responsibility of the customer. A fee as set out in HBC 13.04.045 shall be charged for frost bottom replacement.

G. Meter Repair or Replacement. Meters broken through freezing or abuse of the customer shall be the responsibility of the customer. The costs of meter replacement or repair shall be paid for by the customer as replacement cost, to include the cost of the meter or meter part and the labor and materials required for its repair or replacement, plus a 15 percent overhead charge. (Ord. 13-10-352 § 6)