§ 58-116. Procedure for new service.  


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  • In any district or for any parcel within the City of Parchment which is not presently provided water service, one or more owners of real property affected may present a petition to the city commission requesting that water service be provided to such district or parcel. Such petition shall be signed by the owner or owners of property owning at least 51 percent of the frontage of such streets in which said water service pipes, mains or aquaducts will be laid. The city commission may, by resolution, at its sole discretion determine whether the providing of water service to the district or parcel set forth on the petition is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare or is in the best interest of the residents of the City of Parchment. If it is deemed necessary for the public health, safety and welfare or in the best interest of the residents of the City of Parchment, the city commission shall resolve to extend water service to the district or parcel and provide for payment thereof by special assessment or any other means allowed for by state law or City Charter.

(Ord. No. 126, § 16, 2-16-88)