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OR BK 9999 PG 2135 Page 16 of 21 56.19.8 REIMBURSEMENT OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM;AND TRANSMISSION MAIN CONSTRUCTION COSTS Reimbursements for oversizing of reclaimed water transmission mains shall be made in accordance with City policy regarding oversizing of water and wastewater facilities. 56.19.9 USE OF RECLAIMED WATER A. All uses of reclaimed water shall be in accordance with applicable rules of the State Department of Environmental Protection and other regulatory bodies having jurisdiction. B. All reuse by the customer shall be voluntary.The Utilities Superintendent may require effluent take-back agreements with developers where additional wastewater treatment plant effluent disposal capacity is required as a condition of sewer service. C. The City will monitor reclaimed water connections so as not to exceed the capacity of the reclaimed water system or the disposal site.It is the intent of the City to maximize the use of reclaimed water and to provide service to as many customers as practical.At times it may be necessary to limit a customer's use of reclaimed water.Notwithstanding any sub- Ordinance of this Ordinance to the contrary,the City makes no representation as to the availability or implementation of reclaimed water service within the City.Furthermore, nothing in this sub-Ordinance shall be construed to create a debt or general obligation of the City or pledge of the full faith and credit or taxing power of the City. D. The City reserves the right to temporarily discontinue service to any portion of or to the entire reclaimed water system as deemed necessary by the Utilities Superintendent. E. The City reserves the right to establish reclaimed water supply schedules. F. The City may discontinue reclaimed water service to any customer due to a violation of this article,nonpayment of bills,for tampering with any service,for plumbing cross connections with another water source,or for any reason that may be detrimental to the reclaimed water system.The City has the right to cease service until the condition is corrected and all costs due the City are paid.These costs may include delinquent billings, connection charges,and payment for any damage caused to the reclaimed water system. Should discontinued service be turned on without authorization,the utilities services branch shall remove the service and make an additional charge as established by the City. Such discontinuance of service may occur without prior written notice. G. A customer whose service has been discontinued may resume reclaimed water service by payment of past due amounts and a reconnection fee;provided,however,when service has been discontinued for violation of the policies and regulations relating to the use of the reclaimed water system,service will not be reconnected until the City receives,in its opinion,reasonable and sufficient guarantee that the violation will not reoccur. 56.19.10 DESIGN STANDARDS A. The irrigation system to be provided by the customer under this sub-Ordinance will consist of an underground system with permanently placed sprinkle devices or belowground hose bibs contained in a meter box lockable with a five-point bolt.The locked meter box cover shall be labeled"Reclaimed water"and shall be painted purple. B. Prior to connection to the City reclaimed water system,a belowground dual check device shall be installed by the City on the potable water line to each property receiving reclaimed water service.The dual check device shall be installed on the customer's side of the potable water curb stop.Maintenance of the dual check device shall be the responsibility of the customer. -16-