§ 440-3. Application for new water service.  


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  • A. 
    All applications for new water service shall be made at the City's Water Department office. The Water Director shall confirm the availability of City water to the property or properties requesting water service, i.e., volume of water and size of water main. When water service is available, the Water Director requests information from the customer that will either inform the Director of the volume required or so that the Director may recommend the size of water meter required. When the Water Director determines that adequate water service is not available and customer inquires into the expansion of the system to provide adequate water service, the Director and customer shall work in accordance with the section of this chapter applying to system expansion.
    B. 
    It is required of each new water service request that the customer provide to the Water Director the necessary City, county or state issued building permit prior to the City Water Director finalizing City water service request. In some cases it may be necessary for the customer to obtain easements in order that service be provided. In these cases the customer would be responsible for providing proof of final easement prior to the installation of a water service. All new water service shall be provided by the City only after the customer and the City mutually agree through written consent on the customer initial classification of service, on the sizing of water service, on the costs associated with installation of the service, and on the applicable user rate schedule.
    C. 
    The City Water Department shall supply water service within a reasonable time after a written agreement indicating water will be provided has been finalized and after all necessary permits have been obtained. It is the responsibility of the customer to comply with all applicable codes and to obtain necessary permits from governmental agencies. If the customer cannot provide a payment in full, a payment plan may be provided by the City of Las Vegas under the following conditions:
    [Amended 3-22-2000 by Ord. No. 99-16]
    (1) 
    The payment plan shall extend no longer than six months for payment in full for the service.
    (2) 
    Customer must pay at least 25% of the total cost of service prior to the service installation.
    (3) 
    Only those persons who are current on all existing or past accounts with the City will be eligible for the payment plan option.
    D. 
    The City of Las Vegas may allow for payment through arrangements with the City Water Utility Billing Department.
    [Amended 3-22-2000 by Ord. No. 99-16]
    E. 
    New service will be limited to available unreserved capacity in production transmission and distribution facilities and concentrate with the City available water rights. In all cases where such existing facilities are limited, the City may require a written contract for a suitable initial and contract period, adequate to warrant the investment and reservation of capacity required to render such service.