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RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2001-153 AND
ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS REGULATING THE Si
IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO INCREASE WATER RATES
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park did, on the 16th day of January 1967 adopt
Ordinance No. 76 of said City; and,
WHEREAS, Section 3 of said ordinance No. 76 does provide that the City Council shall adopt rules and
regulations, rates, penalties and charges, from time to time by resolution, regulating the sale of water produced
by facilities owned and operated by said City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted Resolution 2001 -153 and subsequent
amendments thereto adopting rules and regulations regulating the sale of water:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does
hereby rescind Resolution 2001 -153 and subsequent amendments thereto and does hereby adopt the following
Rules and Regulations relating to the administration and operation of the water system owned and operated by
said city.
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
1.1 The City of Rohnert Park will furnish water service in accordance with the Rules and
Regulations hereinafter contained, and in accordance with applicable ordinances, to any property
within the corporate limits of the City and to such other premises, properties, areas, or locations
as the City Council may from time to time designate.
1.2 Applications for water service will be made. Such application will signify the applicant's
willingness and intention to comply will all regulations or rates duly adopted by the City, and to
make payment for services rendered.
1.3 If application is made for service to property where no service connection has been installed, but
a distribution main is adjacent to the property, the applicant, in addition to making application
for service, shall comply with the regulations governing the installation of service connections.
1.4 No consumer shall permit the use or resale of any of the water received by him on any premises
other than those specified in his application for service, except by special arrangement with this
City.
1.5 When an abnormally large quantity of water is desired for filling a swimming pool or for other
purposes, arrangements must be made with the City prior to taking such water.
1.6 Representatives of the City shall carry proper identification upon exhibition of which, they shall
have the right of ingress and egress to the customer premises at reasonable hours for any purpose
reasonable connected with the furnishing of water service.
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1.7 No person shall drill, construct or cause to be constructed any well within the City of Rohnert
Park without first receiving approval or obtaining a permit from the City.
2. TAMPERING WITH CITY PROPERTY:
2.1 No one except an employee or representative of the City shall at any time in any manner operate
the curb cocks or valves (except to repair or change private plumbing), main cocks, gates or
valves of the City's system; or interfere with meters or their connections, street mains or other
parts of the water system.
3. NONCOMPLIANCE:
3.1 The City may, unless otherwise provided, discontinue water service to a customer for
noncompliance with any of the regulations outlined in this resolution if the customer fails to
comply with said regulations within five (5) days after receiving written notice of the City's
intention to discontinue service.
3.2 When noncompliance affects matters of health, or affects the operation, maintenance, or costs of
operation and maintenance of the City's water or sewage systems, the City may discontinue
water service immediately and without notice to the customer.
4. UNSAFE APPARATUS OR PROHIBITED APPARATUS:
4.1 The City may refuse to furnish water and may discontinue service to any place or premises on
the water system where apparatus, appliances, or equipment using water furnished by the City is
dangerous, unsafe, or not in conformity with any laws, ordinances and /or rules of the City,
County, State or Federal Government. The City of Rohnert Park assumes no liability for
inspecting apparatus on the customer's property. The City reserves the right of inspection,
however, if there is reason to believe that unsafe apparatus, or any appliances prohibited by law
is in use.
4.2 Water service may be discontinued should this right of inspection be denied or hindered by a
tenant, consumer, or by the owner of the property in question, or by others who are in control of
the property in question.
5. DETRIMENTAL SERVICE:
5.1 The City may refuse to furnish water and may discontinue service to any place or premises where
the demand is greatly in excess of past averages or seasonal use, and where such demands by one
customer are or may be detrimental or injurious to the service furnished to other customers.
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6. WATER WASTING:
6.1 No customer shall knowingly permit leaks or waste of water. Where water is wastefully or
negligently used on a customer's premises, seriously affecting the general service, the City may
discontinue the service if such conditions are not corrected within five (5) days after giving the
customer written notice.
6.2 In instances where water is willfully being wasted after notification by any City Official or
Public Safety Officer, such City Official or Public Safety Officer may immediately order the
water service shut off at the City service connections. Such notification may be made in person
or in writing. Any subsequent violation of willful water wasting may result in the arrest of the
responsible person, regardless of that person's responsibility as tenant, owner, or any others
responsible for the property in question.
7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT:
7.1 The customer shall, at his own risk and expense, furnish, install and keep in good and safe
condition all equipment that may be required for receiving, controlling, applying and utilizing
water, and the City shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused by the improper
installation of such equipment, or the negligence or wrongful act of the customer or of any of his
tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees, or permitees in installing, maintaining,
operating or interfering with such equipment
7.2 The City shall not be responsible for damage to property caused by faucets, valves and other
equipment that are open when water is turned on at the meter, either originally or when turned on
after a temporary shutdown.
8. CONNECTION CHARGES:
8.1 It has been the City's general policy to charge a per acre for development fee and a special water
connection fee for major utility system improvements. Connection charges for water service are
included in any said fee.
8.2 With the Per Acre for Development Fee and the. Special Connection Fee, the City will construct
water pumping plants, distribution mains 10" and larger, tie -ins to the Sonoma County Water
Agency Petaluma Aqueduct and other major water system improvements. All other
improvements, water mains, and appurtenances will be installed or paid for by sub dividers,
developers, builders or property owners.
8.3 Water service to any given undeveloped area in the City will be dependent upon the City
receiving sufficient fees to construct the necessary improvements to provide the service.
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The following Special Water Connection Fees shall be imposed on undeveloped areas which
have previously paid a Per Acre for Development Fee of less than $4,700 per acre:
A. Commercial development $8,935 /Acre
B. Industrial development to be
Determined based on demand,
But not less than: $8,935 /Acre
C. Residential
Single Family: $1,715/Unit
Multi Family: $1,300/Unit
9. EXTENSION OF DISTRIBUTION MAINS:
9.1 The extension of distribution mains may be accomplished by either the applicant or the City, but
in all cases must be approved as to design and location by the City prior to installation. Where
installation is made by the applicant, plans must be prepared by a licensed contractor only, and
the City will provide inspection services to assure installation according to approved plans. The
cost of the extension shall be borne by the applicant. The cost of City inspection shall be borne
by the applicant.
9.2 When at the direction of the City, a larger sized main than that necessary to serve the applicant's
needs is required, the City may enter into an agreement with the applicant whereby he may
recover the excess cost through a refunding arrangement. The refunds may be by way of credits
against monies due from applicant for connection charges; from front foot charges received from
other persons for connection to said main; or the City may contribute a portion thereof.
9.3 Applicant shall make cash payment or other approved guarantee of the charges specified herein
prior to commencement of work. Such deposit or security shall be in an amount equal to the
City Engineer's estimate of the total cost plus ten percent (10 %). Any cash balance remaining
upon completion of the work shall be refunded to the applicant.
9.4 The City may enter into an agreement with one or more individuals constructing a water main
extension at their own expense whereby a sum not to exceed seventy -five percent (75 %) of all
charges which the City may collect from other applicants for service off the subject main for a
period not to exceed five (5) years may be refunded to the contributor. The total refunds,
including any paid under the provisions of Paragraph 9.2, shall in no event exceed the actual cost
of the construction of the main.
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10. MAINS OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS:
10.1 Services will be available outside City limits only on specific approval of the City Council. Said
service shall be at the discretion of the City Council and limited to such periods of time as an
excess City water supply shall exist. The Council shall determine when such excess water
supply exists.
11. UNLAWFUL TO EXCAVATE:
11.1 It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to make or cause to be made any
connection with or to the City water system unless authorized by the City.
12. OWNERSHIP:
12.1 All meters and meter fittings, whether located on public or private property, are the property of
the City and no part of the cost thereof will be refunded to the applicant. The City reserves the
right to repair, replace and maintain said service connections, as well as to remove them upon
discontinuance of service
12.2 The City owns all distribution pipelines located in streets, highways, public ways, alleys, or
right -of -ways which are used to serve the general public, and the owner of the lands upon which
future pipelines are to be located, shall as a prerequisite to service grant easements unto the City
for said purposes.
13. INSTALLATION OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
13.1 Water service connections will be installed in the size and at the location desired by the applicant
where distribution mains exist and where such requests are in accordance with all regulations.
Service connections will be made only to property abutting on public streets, alleys, right -of-
ways, or easements.
13.2 Installation charge for meters and laterals if done by the City will be: Actual cost plus fifteen
percent (15 %).
13.3 Applicant will deposit with the City the estimated cost for installations before installation is
made by the City.
13.4 Applicant may arrange for the installation of the water service connections by an approved
contractor. Said installation will be in accordance with the standards set forth by the City.
13.5 Where the distribution main was previously installed and applicant or property to be served did
not participate in the cost thereof, applicant shall be required to pay the pro -rata cost of said main
for the property to be served prior to receiving service.
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14. METERS:
14.1 Meters will be required as a prerequisite to receiving service for all uses except single - family
residence. Meters will not be required for single - family residences.
14.2 Meters will be installed at accessible locations at the curb, or at the property line, or when
approved, in other suitable locations, when required under this resolution. Owners shall be
responsible for maintaining area around meter to provide adequate access.
14.3 Upon installation, meters will become the property of the City. No rents or other charges will be
paid by the City for a meter or other facilities, including housing and connections, located on a
customer's premises.
14.4 All meters may be sealed by the City at the time of installation, and no seal shall be altered or
broken except by an authorized City employee.
14.5 Meters or services moved for the convenience of the customer will be relocated at the customer's
expense. Meters or services moved to protect the City's property will be moved at the City's
expense.
14.6 The cost of a change in the size of a meter on an existing service will be paid for by the
customer.
14.7 Customers, other separate businesses on the same premises, now receiving water service without
meters, shall install meters within a reasonable length of time upon written request to do so from
the City.
14.8 All meters will be tested prior to installation and no meter will be installed which registers more
than two percent (2 %) fast. If a customer desires to have the meter serving his premises tested,
he shall first deposit fifty dollars ($50.00). Should the meter register more than two percent (2 %)
fast, the deposit will be refunded, but should the meter register less than two percent (2 %) fast,
the deposit will be retained by the City.
14.9 If a meter tested at the request of a customer is found to be more than five percent (5 %) slow, the
City may bill the customer for the amount of the undercharge based upon corrected meter
readings for the period, not exceeding six months, that the meter was in use.
14.10 If a meter is found to be non- registering due to any cause, except the non -use of water, the
charges for service will be based on the estimated consumption. Such estimates shall be made
from previous consumption for a comparable period or by such other method as is determined by
the City.
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15. RESPONSIBILITY FOR METERS AND INSTALLATION:
15.1 The customer shall use all reasonable care to prevent damage to the meter or any other facilities
loaned by the City that are used in furnishing the service from the time they are installed until
they are removed. If a meter or other facilities are damaged by the customer, the cost of making
repairs shall be paid by the customer.
lb. DAMAGE TO WATER SYSTEM FACILITIES:
16.1 The customer shall be liable for any damage to the City -owned customer water service facilities
when such damage is from causes originating on the premises by an act of the customer or his
tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees or permitees, including the breaking or
destruction of locks by the customer or others on or near a meter, and any damage to a meter that
may result from hot water or steam from a boiler or heater on the customer's premises. The City
shall be reimbursed by the customer for any such damage promptly on presentation of a bill.
17. MAINTENANCE:
17.1 The service connection, including the meter and the meter box and all distribution lines, will be
repaired and maintained by the City at its own expense. The City, however, shall not be
responsible for the installation and maintenance of water lines beyond the end of its service
connection. Water lines beyond the City's service connections must be maintained in proper
condition by the property owner.
18. GROUNDWIRE ATTACHMENTS:
18.1 All persons are forbidden to attach any ground wire or wires to any plumbing which is or may be
connected to a service connection or main belonging to the City; the City will hold the customer
liable for any damage to its property occasioned by such ground wire attachments.
19. CONTROL VALVE ON THE CUSTOMER PROPERTY:
19.1 The customer shall provide a valve on his side of the service installation as close as is practical to
the meter location, street, highway, alley or easement in which the water main serving the
customer's property is located, to control the flow of water to the piping on his premises. The
customer shall not use the service curb stop to turn the water on and off for his convenience.
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20. CROSS - CONNECTION REGULATIONS:
20.1 The purpose of these regulations are (1) to protect the public water supply against actual or
potential cross - connection by isolating within the premises contamination or pollution that may
occur because of some undiscovered or unauthorized cross - connection on the premises; (2) to
eliminate existing connections between drinking water systems and other sources of water that
are not approved as safe and potable for human consumption; (3) to eliminate cross - connection
between drinking water systems and other sources of water or process water used for any
purpose whatsoever which jeopardize the safety of the drinking water supply; (4) to protect the
public potable water supply from the possibility of contamination or pollution by potential
intermittent, temporary, and emergency users of the water system, including but not limited to
use of fire hydrants and blow -offs; (5) to prevent the making of cross - connections in the future.
20.2 DEFINITIONS FOR CROSS - CONNECTION REGULATIONS:
APPROVED: Accepted by the City as meeting applicable specifications stated in this resolution,
or as suitable for the proposed use.
APPROVED WATER SUPPLY: The term "approved water supply" means any water supply
approved by or under the public health supervision of a public health agency of the State of
California, or its political subdivisions. In determining what constitutes an approved water
supply, the State Department of Public Health reserves final judgment as to its safety and
potability.
AUXILARY WATER SUPPLY: Any water supply on or available to the premises other than
the public water supply.
AWWA STANDARD: An official standard developed and approved by the American Water
Works Association (AWWA).
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: A device or means designed to prevent backflow or
back- siphonage.
(A) AIR -GAP SEPARATION (AG) — The term "air -gap separation" means a physical break
between a supply pipe and a receiving vessel. The air -gap shall be at least double the
diameter of the supply pipe measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel, in no case
less than one inch.
(B) REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE (RP) — The
term "reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device" means a device incorporating
two or more check valves and an automatically operating differential relief valve located
between the two checks, a tightly closing shut -off valve on each side of the check valve
assembly, and equipped with necessary test cocks for testing.
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(C) DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY (DC) — The term "double check valve assembly"
means an assembly of at least two independently acting check valves including tightly
closing shut -off valves on each side of the check valve assembly and test cocks available for
testing the watertight ness of each valve.
BACKFLOW: The flow of water or other fluids, mixtures or substances under pressure into the
distributing pipes of a potable water supply system from any source or sources other than its
intended source.
BACK- SIPHONAGE: The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the
distributing pipes of a potable water supply system from any source other than its intended
source caused by a sudden reduction of pressure in the potable water supply system.
CROSS - CONNECTION: The term "cross- connection" as used is this resolution means any
unprotected actual or potential connection between a potable water system used to supply water
for drinking purposes and any source or system containing unapproved water or a substance that
is not or cannot be approved as safe, wholesome, and potable. By -pass or changeover devices, or
other devices through which backflow could occur, shall be considered to be cross - connections.
CUSTOMER/USER: Any person obtaining water from the City of Rohnert Park water supply
system.
DEGREE OF HAZARD: The term "degree of hazard" is derived from an evaluation of the
potential risk to public health and the adverse effect of the hazard upon the potable water system.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: The Director of Public Works of the City of Rohnert Park is
hereby vested with the authority and responsibility for the implementation of an effective cross -
connection control program and for the enforcement of the provisions of these regulations.
HEALTH AGENCY: The term "health agency" means the California Department of Health
Services.
LOCAL HEALTH AGENCY: The term "local health agency" means the county or city health
authority.
RECLAIMED WATER: The term "reclaimed water" means a wastewater which as a result of
treatment is suitable for uses other than potable use.
SERVICE CONNECTION/USER CONNECTION: The term "service connection" or "user
connection" shall mean the terminal end of a service connection from the public potable water
system; i.e., where the City may lose jurisdiction and sanitary control over the water at its point
of delivery to the customer's water system. If a meter is installed at the end of the service
connection, then the service connection shall mean the downstream end of the meter. There
should be no unprotected takeoffs from service line ahead of any meter or backflow prevention
device located at the point of delivery to the customer's water system. Service connection shall
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also include water service connection from a fire hydrant and all other temporary or emergency
water service connections from the public potable water system.
WATER, NONPOTABLE: Water which is not safe for human consumption or which is of
questionable potability.
WATER, POTABLE: Any water which, according to recognized standards, is safe for human
consumption.
20.3 CROSS- SONNECTION AND PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:
20.3.1 No cross - connection is allowed between plumbing and water pipes. It is unlawful for any
person, firm, or corporation at any time to make or maintain or cause to be made or
maintained, temporarily or permanently, for any period of time whatsoever, any cross -
connection between plumbing pipes or water fixtures being served with water by the City
Water Department and any other source of water supply or to maintain any sanitary
fixture or other appurtenances or fixtures which by reason of their construction may
cause or allow backflow of water or other substances into the water supply system of the
City and/or the service of water pipes or fixtures of any customer of the City.
20.4 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CROSS - CONNECTIONS:
20.4.1 The regulations of the California State Department of Health and the Drinking Water
Standards of the United States Public Health Service prohibit unprotected cross -
connections between the public water supply and any unapproved source of water. All
water cross - connections must be approved by the City and a permit issued by the City
Building Official prior to installation. To comply with the regulations of the health
agencies, the City will require the installation of approved backflow prevention devices
by and at the expense of the customer for continued services or before a new service will
be granted.
20.4.2 A permit shall be required from the Director of Public Works for any customer
connecting to the water supply on an intermittent or temporary basis including but not
limited to the use of fire hydrants or blow -offs for construction water, flushing lines, or
similar purposes.
20.5 WHERE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED:
20.5.1 Each service connection from the City water system for supplying water to premises
having an auxiliary water supply shall be protected against backflow of water from the
premises into the public water system unless the auxiliary water supply is accepted as an
additional source by the City, and is approved by the public health agency having
jurisdiction.
20.5.2 Each service connection from the City water system for supplying water to any premises
on which any substance is handled under pressure in such fashion as to permit entry into
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the water system shall be protected against backflow of the water from premises into the
public system. This shall include the handling of process waters and waters originating
from the City water system which have been subjected to deterioration in sanitary quality.
20.5.3 Backflow prevention devices shall be installed on the service connection to any premises
that have internal cross - connections unless such cross - connections are abated to the
City's satisfaction and approved by the state or local health department.
20.5.4 Backflow prevention devices shall be installed on tank trucks and spray tanks of 49
gallons or more, that will connect to the City's system, and shall be inspected and
approved by the City prior to making connection.
20.6 TYPE OF PROTECTION REQUIRED:
20.6.1 The type of protection that shall be provided to prevent backflow into the public water
supply shall commensurate with the degree of hazard that exists on the customer's
premises. The type of protective device that may be required (listing in an increasing
level of protection) included: Double Check Valve Assembly (DC), Reduced Pressure
Principle Backflow Prevention Device (RP), and an Air -Gap Separation (AG). The
customer may choose a higher level of protection than required by the City. The
minimum types of backflow protection required to protect the public water supply, at the
customer's water connection to premises with varying degrees of hazard are given in
Table 1. Situations which are not covered in Table 1, shall be evaluated on a case by case
basis and the appropriate backflow protection shall be determined by the City and /or
health agency.
TABLE 1
TYPE OF PROTECTION REQUIRED
Degree of Hazard Minimum
Type of Backflow
Prevention
(A) Sewage and Hazardous Substances
(1) Premises where the public water system AG
is used to supplement the reclaimed water
supply.
(2) Premises where there are wastewater pumping AG
and /or treatment plants and there is no inter-
connection with the potable water system. This
does not include a single family residence that
has a sewage lift pump. A RP may be provided
in lieu of an AG if approved by the City and the
health agency.
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(3) Premises where reclaimed water is used and AG
There is no interconnection with the potable water
System. A RP may be provided in lieu of an AG
If approved by the City and the health agency.
(4) Premises where hazardous substances are handled AG
In any manner in which the substances may enter a
potable water system. This does not include a single
family residence that has a sewage lift pump. A RP
may be provided in lieu of an AG if approved by the
City and the health agency.
(5) Premises where ther are irrigation systems into RP
Which fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides are, or can
be, injected.
(B) Auxiliary Water Supplies:
(1) Premises where there is an unapproved auxiliary AG
Water supply which is interconnected with the public
Water system. A RP or DC may be provided in lieu
Of an AG if approved by the City and the health agency.
(2) Premises where there is an unapproved auxiliary RP
Water supply and there are no interconnections with
The public water system. A DC may be provided in
lieu of a RP if approved by the City and the public
health agency.
(C) Fire Protection Systems:
(1) Premises where the fire system is directly supplied DC
from the public water system and there is an approved
auxiliary water supply on or to the premises (not
interconnected).
(2) Premises where the fire system is supplied from AG
the public water system and interconnected with an
unapproved auxiliary water supply. A RP may be
provided in lieu of an AG if approved by the City
and the health agency.
(3) Premises where the fire system is supplied from DC
the public water system and where either elevated
storage tanks or fire pumps which take suction from
the private reservoirs or tanks are used.
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(D) Premises where entry is restricted so that inspections RP
for cross- connections cannot be made with sufficient
frequency or at sufficiently short notice to assure that
cross- connections do not exist.
(E) Premises where there is a repeated history of cross - RP
connections being established or re- established.
(F) In the case of tankers and spray tanks of 49 gallons AG/RP
or more, including but not limited to fire tankers.
20.7 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES — Installation & Maintenance:
20.7.1 Wherever backflow protection has been found necessary on a water supply line entering a
customer's premises, then any and all water supply lines from the City's mains entering
such premises, buildings, or structures shall be protected by an approved backflow
prevention device. Installation and maintenance of approved backflow prevention
devices must comply with the following:
A. A permit shall be obtained from the City Building Official prior to installing any
device.
B. Only backflow prevention devices which have been constructed to the applicable
AWWA standards and have passed laboratory and field evaluation tests performed by a
recognized testing organization which has demonstrated their competency to perform
such tests to the State Department of Health Services shall be approved for installation.
C. Backflow prevention devices shall be installed in a manner prescribed in Section
7603, Title 17 of the California Administrative Code. Location of the devices should be
as close as practical to the user's connection. The City shall have the final authority in
determining the required location of a backflow prevention device.
D. Section 7605, Title 17 of the California Administrative Code requires that the owners
of any premises which, or on account of which, backflow prevention devices are
installed, shall have the devices tested by a person who has demonstrated their
competency in testing of these devices to the City. Backflow prevention devices must be
tested annually and immediately after they are installed, relocated or repaired and they
must not be placed back in service unless they are functioning as required. A report of
inspection shall be filed with the City each time a device is tested. These devices shall be
serviced, overhauled or replaced whenever they are found to be defective and all cost of
testing, repair and maintenance shall be borne by the customer.
E. Approved backflow prevention devices may be inspected and tested periodically for
water tightness by the City.
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F. All presently installed backflow prevention devices which do not meet the
requirements of this section but were approved devices for the purposes described herein
at the time of installation and which have been properly maintained, shall, except for the
maintenance and inspection requirements under subsections 20.7.1 D., and E., of this
resolution, be excluded from the requirements of these rules so long as the City is assured
that they will satisfactorily protect the public potable water system. Whenever the
existing device is moved from the present location or fails initial field tests, the unit shall
be replaced at the cost of the customer by a backflow prevention device meeting all
requirements of this resolution.
20.8 Timing of installation of backflow prevention devices for services with existing connections:
20.8.1 The City will conduct a survey to determine the current number of existing premises
receiving water from the City's public water supply system that have an actual or
potential cross - connection. A list of these services will be prepared. The property owner
for each of these services will be notified that an approved backflow prevention device is
required and must be installed within a one (1) year time period from the effective date of
this resolution.
20.8.2 During said one (1) year period the City will install approved backflow prevention
devices on existing services with an actual or potential cross - connection between the
public water supply and any source of water. The property owner will pay the cost of the
approved backflow prevention device and materials necessary for installation. The City
will provide the labor and equipment at no cost to the property owner. At the option of
the property owner, the property owner may install, at the owner's cost, an approved
backflow prevention device according to City Specifications.
20.8.3 Once the backflow prevention device is installed it shall be the responsibility of the
property owner or owner's agent to provide annual testing, servicing, overhauling, or
replacement when found defective.
20.9 Requirements for Certification as a Backflow Prevention Device Tester:
20.9.1 Each applicant for certification as a tester of backflow prevention devices shall file an
approved application with the City Clerk, together with a fee as may be established by the
City Council.
20.9.2 Competency in all phases of backflow prevention device testing and repair must be
demonstrated by means of education and /or experience in order to obtain certification.
20.9.3 The following are minimum requirements:
A. Applicants shall have had at least two (2) years experience in plumbing or
pipe fitting or equivalent qualifications.
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B. Hold a valid certification from the American Water Works Association
(AWWA) California - Nevada Section, or have equivalent training in the
opinion of the City and the Health Department.
C. Each applicant for certification as a tester of backflow prevention devices
shall furnish evidence to show that he has available the necessary tools and
equipment to properly test such devices. He shall be responsible for the
competency and accuracy of all tests and reports prepared by him.
20.9.4 The certification issued to any tester is valid for a period of one year and may be revoked,
suspended, or not renewed by the City for improper testing, repairs, and /or reporting.
21. NOT ASSIGNED AT THIS TIME
22. PROTECTION AGAINST INTERSTREET MAIN FLOW:
22.1 Two or more services supplying water from different street mains to the same building, structure
or premises through which an interstreet main flow may occur, shall. have a standard check valve
on each water service to be located adjacent to and on the property side of the respective meters.
Such check valves shall not be considered adequate if backflow prevention is deemed necessary
to protect the City's mains from pollution or contamination but installation of approved backflow
devices at such meters shall be required to satisfy the requirements for standard check valves.
23. INTERRUPTIONS IN SERVICE:
23.1 The City will not be liable for interruption, shortage, or insufficiency of supply, or for any loss or
damage occasioned thereby caused by accidents, or acts of God, fire, strikes, riots, war or any
other causes.
23.2 The City, whenever it shall find it necessary or convenient for the purpose of making repairs or
improvements to its system shall have the right to temporarily suspend delivery of water and it
shall not be liable for any loss or damage occasioned thereby.
24. WATER PRESSURE CONDITIONS:
24.1 All applicants for service connections or water service shall be required to accept such conditions
of pressure and service as are provided by the distribution system as the location of the proposed
service connection, and to hold the City harmless for any damages arising out of low pressure or
high pressure conditions or interruptions in service.
25. RATES FOR WATER SERVICE:
25.1 Meter Rates:
Rate per one thousand gallons. $1.75
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25.2 Service Charge:
Meter Size Monthly Rate
3/4" or less
$ 10.55
1"
$ 10.55
1 ' /z"
$ 18.36
2"
$ 27.72
3"
$ 51.13
4"
$ 80.78
6"
$158.81
8"
$252.44
25.3 Single Family Residence Charges:
Monthly Service Charge $ 10.55
Flow Charge $ 1.75 per 1,000 gallons
25.3.1 Mobile Home Park Rates:
Monthly Service Charge see meter sizes in section 25.2
Flow Charge $ 1.75 per 1,000 gallons
25.4 Churches:
25.4.1 Churches inside City limits:
Monthly Service Charge see meter sizes in section 25.2
Flow Charge $ 1.75 per 1,000 gallons
25.4.2 Churches outside City limits:
imits:
Monthly Service Charge see meter sizes in section 25.2
Flow Charge $ 1.75 per 1,000 gallons
plus ten percent (10 %).
25.5 Fire Protection Standby Rates:
Water for fire suppression systems using automatic sprinklers and which systems have a direct
and separate connection to a City water main in any building or structure shall be furnished at the
following rates:
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(2) Through separate connections to each or any unit provided that the pipeline system for
each service is independent of the other, and is not interconnected.
27.3 Nothing in this section will be construed as preventing the City from requiring, when it deems
appropriate, that separate residential or commercial units even though owned by the same
customer be supplied with water through separate meters for each such unit.
28. DEPOSITS•
28.1 Each new applicant for water service shall establish and maintain credit to the satisfaction of the
City by a cash guarantee deposit or otherwise, before service is rendered.
28.2 The amount of the cash guarantee deposit required by the preceding paragraph, shall be an
amount determined to be adequate by the Finance Director, but shall be $75.00 for single family
residences. No interest will be paid on cash guarantee deposits.
28.3 Deposits required by this resolution shall be deemed sufficient to cover any deposits required for
City sewer service or garbage and trash collection service.
28.4 Deposits made by property owners are refundable after the expiration of one year if the property
owners' account has not been in arrears at anytime during the first year of said deposit. If the
service is discontinued in less than one year, the deposit will be returned provided all outstanding
bills against the property owner have been paid.
28.5 Deposits made by other than property owners shall be returned or applied on account upon
termination of service.
28.6 Any amount due for water service that remains unpaid after the delinquent date may be deducted
from the deposit and service shall be subject to discontinuance. No refunds will be made on the
charges for service connections.
28.7 The deposit, less the charge for return by a money order or bank draft, less the amount of unpaid
water bills will be refunded without interest, on discontinuance of service. No refunds will be
made on the charges for service connections.
28.8 Any deposit eligible for refunding uncalled for within five (5) years from the date when made
will become the property of and be retained by the City.
29. APPILICATION OF DEPOSITS TO UNPAID ACCOUNTS:
29.1 Deposits prescribed herein, may be applied to unpaid bills for water service when such service
has been discontinued. The City may require the customer to redeposit the amount herein
specified before rendering water service again to the customer's new address of service.
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34.3 Installation and Operation. All facilities for temporary service to the customer connection shall
be made by the City or a licensed contractor and shall be operated in accordance with
instructions.
34.4 Responsibility for Meters and Installation. The customer shall use all possible care to prevent
damage to the meter or to any other loaned facilities of the City which are involved in furnishing
the temporary service from the time they are installed until they are removed, or until forty -eight
(48) hours notice in writing has been given to the City that the contractor or other person is
through with the meter or meters and the installation. If the meter or other facilities are
damaged, the cost of making repairs shall be paid by the customer.
34.5 Temporary Service from a Fire Hydrant. If temporary service is supplied through a fire hydrant,
a permit for the use of the hydrant shall be obtained from the Director of Public Works. It is
specifically prohibited to operate the valve of any fire hydrant other than by the use of a spanner
wrench designed for this purpose.
34.6 Unauthorized Use of Hydrants. Tampering with any fire hydrant for the unauthorized use of
water therefrom, or for any other purpose is a misdemeanor, punishable by law.
34.7 Rates.
34.7.1 The rates for regular service shall be increased by one hundred percent (100 %) for
temporary metered service.
34.7.2 The meter rental fee shall be $50.00 per month.
35. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS:
35.1 All previous City Council actions and all other Resolutions inconsistent with the terms of this
Resolution are herewith repealed.
36. EFFECTIVE DATE:
36.1 This Resolution will become effective August 1, 2003.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED bITY Rohnert Park City Council this 27th day of May, 2003.
ATTEST:
OF ROHNERT PARK
MACKENZIE: AYE NORDIN: AYE SPRADLIN: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: ABSENT FLORES: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)