1997-07-28 Regular Meeting of City Council

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e e III. Requests for potable water service by users outside the City limits of La Porte shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. Must have City of La Porte Council approval. · City determines locations, line sizes and approves plans .1 No outlay of City funds (other than administration of contracts and policies) n Lines to be installed in easements or if installed in rights-of-way Industry would be responsible for future relocation expenses. 2. Require that City water be used for human consumption, washing, etc., and'at no time be used for process water of any sort without specific approval of City Council. 3. Where required by the City of La Porte (mandatory all process-type plants) a reduced pressure backflow preventor must be installed to protect the from any possible cross-connections. for zone City 4. When recommended by the City of La Porte, a meter bypass will be installed. . 5. All plumbing shall be permitted and shall meet applicable State and City of La Porte code requirements. City of La Porte shall have the right to inspect any and all work related to the furnishings of potable water to the user. 6. The proposed user shall pay a one-time connection fee of $100.00 per employee; with a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $15,000. 7. The user shall pay 150% of the water rates currently in effect for users within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte. For water usage in excess of the average day demand the user shall pay 200% of the water rates currently in effect for users within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte. 8. The user shall enter into a contract with the City of La Porte outlining the provisions for potable water service outside the corporate limits of La Porte. 9. Exceptions: · Prior contracts or commitments made by City of La Porte · Council has right to review, modify or enter into other agreements as it sees fit.