11A-13A-3: PURPOSE:

   A.   Within The City Limits: Water main extensions to areas within the city limits not presently served with water shall be installed under procedures to be established by the city council. Developers who subdivide property for newly partitioned properties will assume all costs of main extensions with the approval of the city council, except in those cases where the city is interested in entering into a cooperative agreement as described in section 6-5-25 of this chapter.

   B.   Outside The City Limits: Water mains outside the city limits shall be extended only at the expense of the customers serviced, except in those cases where the city is interested in entering into a cooperative agreement as described in section 6-5-25 of this chapter.

   C.   Locations Of Extensions: The city will make water main extensions only on rights of way, easements or publicly owned property. Easements or permits secured for main extensions shall be obtained in the name of the city, along with all rights and title to the main at the time the service is provided to the customers paying for the extension.

   D.   Extensions Property Of City: The main extensions shall become the property of the city at the time installed. The city council shall determine the size of the main extensions and all extensions shall be of suitable materials approved by the city council. Extensions both inside and outside the city limits shall be installed by the water department or by contractors approved by the water department. The installation procedures and materials used shall be in accordance with the city and the state of Idaho standards. The city shall inspect all main extensions and shall not accept ownership until the work, materials and installation has been inspected and approved by the city engineer. The cost for the city engineer to make any such inspection shall be included in the costs of the main extension under subsection A of this section. Such extensions shall be established according to the city's construction and design standards for domestic water systems. (Ord. 202, 5-26-1992)