Section 12.12.190 Maintenance of meters by city.

On and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter the city will furnish and maintain all meters necessary to serve new customers, regardless of meter size required. Upon receipt of written request of those customers who, under the former water department regulations, were required to purchase their own meters, the city, will assume ownership, maintenance and replacement when necessary of these meters. The term "maintenance" as used in this section shall not apply to damage to meters resulting from the negligence of the customer. The actual cost of repairs resulting from such damage will be charged back to the customers.