2568ORDINANCE NO.2658
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.07 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "WATER REGULATIONS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Chapter 13.07 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water Regulations"is amended as
follows:
13.07.050 Ownership:
A. City Ownership of Water Mains:The City shall have ownership of all water mains that are
located within right-of-way or a municipal easement,provided that the water mains have been
accepted by the City Council.City ownership for water mains that extend onto private property
without a municipal easementterminates at the downstream side of the isolation valve located
in right-of-way,or at the right-of-way line when there is no isolation valve.
B. City Ownership of Service Lines: City ownership extends from the water main to the
downstream side of the meter tile when the meter tile is located within right-of-way or a
municipal easement.City ownership extends from the water main to the isolation valve in the
right-of-way when the meter is located on private property;or to the right-of-way line when
there is no isolation valve in the right-of-way.
C. City ownership of meters:TheCityshall own all meters regardless of whether they are located
within right-of-way or on private property.
D.Private Ownership of Water Mains,Service Lines,and Appurtenances:All water mains,
service lines,and appurtenances that are not described inAand Bof this section are privately
owned.Allmaintenance,repairs,and operations on privatewater mains and service lines are
the owner's responsibility.
13.07.051 Access Onto Private Property:Before privately owned water mains and service lines connect to
the City's water system,a perpetual access easement,dedication on a plat, or other legal device
approved by the City Attorney is required to be accepted by the City Council to allow City staff to
access City owned meters and electronic devices.
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5)days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on October 9,2012.
ATTEST:
I.Robert Taylor'FlnaYice Director
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