A. All meters are the property of the City, and any repairs to meters shall be made by the City. If a meter is damaged by hot water return through the meter or by the carelessness or negligence of the consumer, occupant or owner of the premises, the City will repair the meter, and the cost of the repairs shall be charged to the owner and against the property.

B. When a meter fails to register accurately, the charge shall either be based on the average quantity of water use, as recorded by the meter when in order, or if there is no average consumption, then the minimum rates of the City shall apply. If freezing or other inclement weather makes reading of the meter impracticable, the minimum charge shall be made for those months during which the conditions exist. Estimated readings for other just conditions affecting the reading of a meter shall be made only on approval of the City.