§ 13.12.010. Definitions.  


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  • [The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]

    "Administrator" means the city manager or designee.

    "A.R.S." means Arizona Revised Statutes.

    "City" means the City of Willcox.

    "City manager" means the City Manager of Willcox, or designee.

    "Consumer," "user" and "customer" as used in this chapter, mean as the context requires, the person or legal entity which purchases water or requests other services under this chapter from the city or the ultimate consumer of said water or services.

    "Developer" or "subdivider" mean any persons or legal entity either:

    1.

    Engaged in the requesting and financing of a water main extension beyond the city water mains; or

    2.

    The owner or person in control of any land or lands of an unsubdivided nature and subject to the provisions of this chapter.

    "Extension reimbursement charge" means that charge assessed for the purpose of reimbursing a developer, subdivider or any other person who has paid for the cost of the installation of water mains or extensions.

    "Meter connection fee" means that fee set by the city for the purpose of paying the cost of the materials and labor required for the installation of a water meter in connecting same to the water distribution system and consumers system.

    "Monthly service charge" means that charge established by the city for the purpose of paying a portion of the costs of repairing, replacing and operating the water distribution system of the city.

    "Person" is any natural individual or any organization which has legal status.

    "Reconnection fee" means that fee set by the city for the service of reconnecting a meter disconnected for nonpayment of fees and charges.

    "Renters (third parties)" are those persons who have made legal arrangements to use or occupy residential or commercial units subject to this section of the City Code.

(Prior code § 13.12.010; Ord. NS309, § 2, 2011)