Ordinance No. 80-86-33 v ORDINANCE NO. 80-86-33
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING
CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE II, SECTION 22-23 TO
PROVIDE FOR TESTING OF METERS; PROVIDING FOR
CHARGES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida:
Section 1. Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22 - 23 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida is hereby amended
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 22
UTILITIES
ARTICLE II. WATERWORKS SYSTEM
Section 22-23 Testing of Meters; Liability for cost of testing;
Adjustment of bills.
Upon written request of a consumer, the meter will be tested by the
City. The City will require a deposit to defray cost of testing. Such
deposit shall not exceed the following schedule of fees:
Meter Size Fee
5/8" x 3/4" $10.00
1" and 11/2" 12.50
2" 15.00
Above 2" Actual cost
If the meter, when tested, is found to be not more than two (2) percent
fast, the deposit shall be forfeited to the city as a service charge for
conducting the test; otherwise, the expense of the test will be borne by
the City and billing adjustments for a period not to exceed six (6)
months will be made.
The City at any time, without charge, will make a field test of the
accuracy of the water meter in use at the customer's premises provided
the meter has not been tested within the past six (6) months.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
Passed by the City Commission on First Reading November 10, 1986
Passed by the City Commission on Second & Final Reading November 24, 1986
illiam S. Howell, Mayor, Presiding Officer
Approved as to Form and Correctness:
Ae jimmy:
"laude L. Mullis, City Attorney
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk