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 Alamogordo
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 28. WATER, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
 Article 28-03. WATER

  § 28-03-090. Line tapping and meter setting fees.  

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  • For tapping the main water line of the city, extending the line from the main line to the water meter, installing the water meter cover and water meter, and any other materials that are incidental to complete the installation of a water meter, excepting the charge for cutting and replacing pavement, the following fees shall be paid in advance of installation:

    (a)

    For water meters installed inside the city limits, the user shall pay to the city the cost of the meter and materials, plus the cost of all labor involved in setting and installing its meter, plus all administrative fees incurred by the city.

    (b)

    For water meters installed outside the city limits, the user shall pay to the city twice the actual cost of the meter and materials, plus twice the cost of all labor involved in setting and installing the meter, plus twice all administrative fees.

    (c)

    If the pavement is cut to install any water meter, or sewer tap, a fee of three dollars ($3.00) per square foot shall be added to any other costs, regardless of whether the water meter, or sewer tap, is installed inside or outside the city limits, to pay for the replacement of such paving. Such installations requiring cutting and replacement of paving shall conform to the following:

    (1)

    When it is necessary to cut existing asphalt paving, permission shall first be obtained from the public works director or his authorized agent. The cut shall be made in a neat and workmanlike manner. After the cut has been made, work shall progress as rapidly as possible, so that the cut section will not be open any longer than absolutely necessary.

    (2)

    Cutting of asphaltic paving shall be done in such a manner as to maintain straight, smooth lines the full length of the cut. The edges of the cut shall be vertical, and the cut shall extend through the full depth of the paving to prevent "breakouts" into the paving which is intended to be undisturbed.

    (3)

    Asphaltic paving shall be cut with a power saw, pneumatic chisel, or by alternate methods if approved by the public works director.

    (4)

    Before existing pavement is cut, traffic control markers, and street blocks shall be erected to direct the traffic safely around the area of work. Oil burning flares or approved equal shall be lighted and left on the job site during the nighttime hours. Flares shall be sufficient in number and brilliance, and placed in such a way as to adequately warn motorists of the construction location.

(Code 1960, § 9-9-8; Ord. No. 592, § 1, 8-21-79)