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<br />§ 2.04.120
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<br />(Code
<br />ORONO CODE
<br />filing the petition), and the reasons neces-
<br />sitating the proposed increase or increases.
<br />Such petition shall be filed with the
<br />council by serving the petition on the city
<br />clerk in person or by certified mail, return
<br />receipt requested.
<br />Within 30 days of such filing, the council
<br />shall adopt a resolution and serve the
<br />resolution upon the resident
<br />superintendent of the franchisee in like
<br />manner as the petition may be served,
<br />either approving the proposed increases
<br />or ordering a hearing to be held within
<br />60 days. If no such action is taken by the
<br />council, such increase shall take effect on
<br />the date stated in the franchisee's peti-
<br />tion as though approved by the council.
<br />Prior to the hearing date, the franchisee
<br />shall, without delay, comply with the
<br />city's reasonable requests for examina-
<br />tion and copying of all books, records,
<br />documents and other information relat-
<br />ing to the subject matter of the petition.
<br />Should the franchisee unreasonably delay,
<br />fail or refuse such requests, such action
<br />shall be grounds for a continuance of the
<br />hearing date.
<br />Notice of hearing shall be in the form and
<br />manner stated in the resolution. At the
<br />hearing, all persons wishing to be heard
<br />on the matter shall be afforded a reason-
<br />able opportunity. Findings and a deci-
<br />sion shall be made by the council within
<br />15 days after the hearing and served
<br />upon the franchisee.
<br />1984, § 3.03; Code 2003, § 14-37)
<br />ARTICLE III. CITY UTILITIES
<br />Division 1. Generally
<br />Sec. 2.04.210. Ownership of municipal
<br />utilities.
<br />Ownership of all municipal utilities, plants,
<br />lines, mains, extensions and appurtenances shall
<br />be and remain in the city; and no person shall
<br />own any part or portion of the utilities. However,
<br />private facilities and appurtenances constructed
<br />on private property are not intended to be included
<br />in municipal ownership. All private extensions
<br />of public utilities shall be constructed and
<br />maintained in accordance with city standards.
<br />(Code 1984, § 3.05(4); Code 2003, § 14-71)
<br />Sec. 2.04.220. Municipal utility service
<br />outside the city.
<br />The city administrator is authorized to furnish
<br />municipal utility service to consumers outside
<br />the city, provided such consumers specifically
<br />agree to all the terms of this Code, including, but
<br />not limited to, rules, regulations and rates adopted
<br />under this Code and the right to specially assess
<br />delinquent services, charges and penalties.
<br />(Code 1984, § 3.05(10); Code 2003, § 14-72)
<br />Sec. 2.04.230. Right of entry.
<br />The city has the right to enter in and upon
<br />private property, including buildings and dwell-
<br />ing houses, in or upon which is installed a
<br />municipal utility, or connection with a municipal
<br />utility, at all times reasonable under the
<br />circumstances, for the purpose of reading utility
<br />meters, for the purpose of inspection and repair
<br />of a utility system, or any part of the system, or
<br />public or private connection with the system,
<br />and for the purpose of connecting and disconnect-
<br />ing service.
<br />(Code 1984, § 3.05(5); Code 2003, § 14-73)
<br />Sec. 2.04.240. Application, connection and
<br />sale of service.
<br />Application for municipal utility services shall
<br />be made upon forms supplied by the city, and
<br />strictly in accordance with such forms. No con-
<br />nection shall be made until a permit has been
<br />issued by the city to a licensed plumber and
<br />consent has been received from the city to make
<br />the connection, and all fees, charges and assess-
<br />ments required by this chapter have been paid in
<br />full. All municipal utilities shall be sold and
<br />delivered to consumers under the then applicable
<br />rate applied to the amount of such utilities taken
<br />as metered or ascertained in connection with
<br />such rates. Where no stub is provided, or where
<br />the customer desires a different location, the cost
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