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1. What type of condition do Single-family residences qualify for the 5/8 inch connection fee?

• Single story, single-family residences on a lot of 4,000 square feet or less.
• Two-story single-family residence on a lot of 4,000 square feet or less, provided the request for such a service is accompanied by a report from a licensed professional engineer that certifies that the 5/8 inch service is adequate to meet the needs of the proposed dwelling.
• a 5/8 inch "service" shall not be allowed for single-family dwellings of greater than 2 stories on lots less than 4,000 square feet.

2. What water fee pays for the time and materials required to install the water service from the City water main to the property line?

• Water Service Installation
  • 1 inch service
  • 1.5 inch service
  • 2 inch service
  • 3 inch service
  • 4 inch service
  • 6 inch service
  • 8 inch service
  • 10 inch service or larger
  • Water Main Installation - residential, commercial or industrial
• Water Meter
  • 1 inch Meter/New Service Pedestrian Lid
  • 1 inch Meter / New service - Traffic Lid
  • 1 inch Meter / Retrofit Service - Pedestrian Lid
  • 1 inch Meter / Retrofit Service - Traffic Lid
  • 1.5 inch Meter - Pedestrian Lid
  • 1.5 inch Meter - Traffic Lid
  • 2 inch Meter - Pedestrian Lid
  • 2 inch Meter - Traffic Lid
  • 4 inch Meter
  • 6 inch Meter
  • 8 inch Meter
  • 10 inch Meter or larger

NOTE - Service used ONLY for the fire protection so no require a meter.  All other new services require a meter.

This fee is charged at the time of the building permit or a separate water permit is issued for the construction of the water line on the property.

3. What water fee pays for the construction of the specific water main that extends down a public right of way to serve a specific property?

• Water Main Installation - Residential, Commercial or Industrial

Generally, this fee is charged at the time that the building permit is issued for the property.  This fee applies to the old city area (Zone 1) and in the former Del Este area (Zone 2) where the City has significantly strengthened the infrastructure.  This fee may be waived in the property owner has already participated in the cost of the water main service the property.

4. What water fee pays for the time required to connect a new water main to an existing "live" main for making the connection from a new subdivision to an existing water main?

• Water Connection for Main Extension

Generally, this fee is charged at the time the water permit is issued for the connection to an existing water main.

5. What water fee pays for the time and materials required to install a fire hydrant in the public right-of-way?

• Fire Main Test

This fee is charged when a developer requests installation of a hydrant or hydrants.  This fee is not charged for hydrants necessary to meet minimum spacing requirements.

6. What water fee pays for the removal and replacement of pavement in the street or alley required for the installation of a water service?

• Pavement Replacement - Residential (if needed)
• Pavement Replacement - Commercial (if needed)
• Pavement - Residential (Local Streets)
• Pavement - Commercial (Non Local Streets)

This fee is charged at the time that a building permit or water permit is issued for the construction of the water line on the property.  This fee can be waived for dirt alleys or where the water line is located in an unimproved road or shoulder.

7. What water fee pays for the time required to prepare an Outside City Limits Agreement, including review of costs and administrative preparation?

• Outside City Limits Agreement

8. What water fee pays for the time required to perpare a water reimbursement agreement, including review of costs and administrative preparation?

• Reimbursement Agreement Preparation

Generally, this fee is charged immediately prior to the acceptance of the reimbursement agreement by the City Council.  This fee is charged as directed by the Engineer.

9. What water fee includes backflow?

• Deposit to Install Meter on Fire Hydrant for Construction Water

10. What water fee includes strainer?

• 4 inch Meter
• 6 inch Meter
• 8 inch Meter
• 10 in Meter or larger