Ord 49-2016 11/15/2016
Ordinance No. _49-2016_
Ordinance amending Chapter 106 Sections 96 and 97 of the Code of
Ordinances, of the City of Wichita Falls
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is reasonable to modify the ability to
allow customers access to the meter box; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is reasonable to allow access to anyone
who is acting on behalf of the customer to the meter box.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Sec. 106-96. - Control of meters and equipment; tampering with prohibited.
All meters, curb stops, valves, meter boxes, etc., connected with the water system,
including those furnished at the expense of the customer or property owner, shall be
and remain under the control of the Department of Public Works. It shall be unlawful for
any person, other than those authorized by the department, to:
(1) Connect, disconnect, move or tamper with any such meter or fixture; or
(2) Move or tamper with any meter box or other appliance of the department.
Sec. 106-97. - Repair and maintenance.
All water meters furnished by the Department of Public Works shall remain at all
times the property of the department and shall be maintained and repaired by the
department when rendered unserviceable or inaccurate through usual wear and tear
and shall be renewed when worn out by the department. When replacement, repairs or
adjustments of any meter are rendered necessary by the act, neglect, or carelessness
of the owner or occupant of any premises , or anyone acting on behalf of the owner or
occupant, such expense shall be charge d against and collected from the owner or
occupant of the premises; if not paid, service shall b e discontinued until the charge is
paid.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of November, 2016.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk