A. Should any person turn on a water service without authorization after it has been shut off by the city, the account shall be assessed the tampering fee for the first occurrence. Further incidents of tampering will cause the account to be assessed at twice the tampering fee for each additional occurrence. The owners or the purchasers under a real estate contract of the premises who do not occupy the premises will, if possible, be notified of the imposition of a tampering fee.

B. After any person has tampered in three consecutive occurrences, the city shall disable the water service in such a manner that there is a physical disconnection of the water service from the city water main. The account shall be charged a disabling fee for the cost to disconnect the service line. The fee shall include the total cost of labor, material, equipment, and any administrative or overhead charges.

C. Should any person turn on a new water service before opening a water account, a tampering fee shall be assessed and paid before the owner can open a new water account or begin receiving water service. [Ord. 2006-08-081; Ord. 2004-11-081 § 8; Ord. 9618 § 15, 1986; Ord. 9371 § 1, 1984; Ord. 8982 § 29, 1981].