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

B. When a meter fails to register accurately, the charge will either be based on the average quantity of nonpotable water use, as recorded by the meter when in order, or if there is no average consumption, then the minimum rates of the City will apply. If freezing or other inclement weather makes reading of the meter impracticable, the minimum charge will be made for those months during which the conditions exist. Estimated readings for other just conditions affecting the reading of a meter will be made only on approval of the City Engineer. [BC 4.03.050, added by Ordinance No. 4781, 9/8/20]