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STATE OF AIAMIA X
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m.
City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama 36532,
on Monday, 8 October 1979.
Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Sam Box, Sr., C.O.
McCawley, Trisha Nelson, Jack Stipes, and David Ed Bishop; City Clerk
Evelyn Phillips and City Attorney John Duck.
Minutes of the 24 September 1979 regular session were duly approved.
This being the date set for a public hearing on the Restaurant
Liquor License application by Mr. Danny Starr and Mr. William Maury III
dba ITILLIE DCXXU 'S to be located in Carmel Square, Point Clear; Mr.
Starr and Mr. Maury presented Council with blueprints and other informa-
tion on the restaurant -bar which is not yet constructed. Proof of Pub-
lication was presented. Mayor Nix asked for a show of hands in favor of,
and in opposition to, this application. Approximately 20 were in
favor and 1 was in opposition. Council informed the applicants approval
was not normally given before construction and that the police report
was not yet complete due to their being from out-of-town which usually
requires additional time. It was decided to take the application under
advisement for action at a later date.
Counci]man Bishop introduced, and moved for the adoption of the follow-
ing Resolution. Seconded by Councilman Stipes, motion passed unanimously:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Gary A. Sandell has been named the Southwest
Alabama Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate of the
Year by his peers, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope, Alabama., recognizes his
outstanding services to our community,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council
of the City of Fairhope that a copy of this Resolution be
spread upon the minutes of the Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Fairhope on the 8th day of October, 1979, in
order to have permanently recorded said appreciation of his
dedication and service.
ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1979.
Mr. Sandell was presented with a copy of the Resolution and expressed his
appreciation to the Mayor and Council for this recognition.
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Councilwoman Nelson nominated Ms. Rae Jackson for an unexpired term
vacancy on the Recreation Board. Councilman McCawley nominated Mr. Cary
Sandell. Councilman Stipes moved the nominations be closed. Seconded
by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. The vote on each nominee
was:
Jackson
Sandell
Nelson McCawley
Box Stipes
Mayor Nix Bishop
Due to the tie -vote, the vacancy remains unfilled.
Mayor Nix informed Council that the City Attorney and the City Engin-
eering Consultant had been informed that several items of business per-
taining to the proposed Waterline Extension needed to be transacted
during a single session of the Council. Councilman Box moved to hear this
business, not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed
unanimously.
Councilman Box introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the -following
Resolution. Seconded by Councilman McCawley, motion passed unanimously.
(See Exhibit A, Loan Resolution, Form FmHA 442-47)
Councilman Box moved to approve Operating Budget shown on Form F iiA
442-7. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Box introduced the following Service Rules & Regulations
and Water Users Agreement Resolution. Councilman Box then moved to suspend
the rules in order to adopt the resolution at this time. Seconded by Council-
woman Nelson, the vote to suspend the rules was: AYE -- Mayor Nix, Council-
nembers Nelson, Box, Stipes, Bishop and McCawley. NAY - none. Motion to
suspend passed unanimously. Councilman Box then moved for final adoption
of the following Resolution. Seconded by Councilman. Bishop, motion passed
unanimously.(See Exhibit B, Service Rules & Regulations, Exhibit C,
Water Users Agreement)
Councilman Box moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the Equal
Opportunity Agreement, FmHA Form 400-1. Seconded by Councilman Bishop,
motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Box moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the Nondiscrim-
ination Agreement, FmHA Form 400-4. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion
passed unanimously.
Councilman Bishop moved to authorize a Plan of Operation showing
personnel, equipment, etc. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed
unanimously.
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Councilman Box introduced Ordinance.No. 642, an Ordinance to establish
all water rates for Within-the-City-UsersrWithout-the- City -Users, and all
Users of West Bladwin Water Authority as of the date of purchase. Councilman
Box then moved to suspend the rules in order to adopt the Ordinance at this
time. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, the vote to suspend the rules was:
AYE - Mayor Nix, Coumcilmembers Box, Nelson, Bishop, Stipes, and McCawley.
NAY - none. Motion to suspend the rules passed unanimously. Councilman
Box then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 642. Seconded by Council-
man Stipes, motion passed unanimously.(Copy Attached Exhibit D)
Councilman Box moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the Request for
Obligation of Finds, FmHA Form 440-1. Seconded by Councilman Stipes, motion
passed unanimously.
Councilman Box moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the Ageement
for Engineering Services, FmHA Form 442-19, with Moore Engineering, Inc.,
of Fairhope. Seconded By Councilman Stipes, nation passed unanimously.
Councilman Box moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a Legal Services
Contract with John V. Duck, Attorney, Fairhope, Alabama.
Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously.
This concluded the transactions required on the Waterline Extension
Project.
Councilman Stipes moved to accept the $105,000 Performance Bond on
Mea&xkrook Subdivision from Meadowbrook, Inc. Seconded. by Councilman Bishop
motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Nix informed Council that he had been advised that a $50,700
grant had been approved on the 201 Wastewater Treatment Facilities Plan.
Councilman Box stated some 3,199,000 c4ic feet of gas had been lost
due to leakage from storm damage. Councilman Box said he recommended that
no customers be given exemptions on their gas bills at this time.
Mr. Dickie Dryer asked some questions of the Council and asked that
the minutes show the discussion. Mr. Dryer stated he had three items on his
mind, (1) Is it true the Gas Superintendent, Mr. Gene -Fuqua., took his crew and
had them clean debris around his ft.Fuqua's) home immediately after the storm
in order to have the electrical service restored?, (2) He, Mr. Dryer, would
like to enter on the minutes that Library Board members Ed Bishop, Reverend
Shepherd, and Robert Mason awed some $1,050 to the Librarian for the period of
time she did not work, according to the Count Settlement, and (3) Didn't the
City violate the Bid Law by paying some $3,000 on one purchase order to a
Company which was owned in part by a Councilman During the 1978 Flood disaster?
In answer to Mr. Dryer's comments, (1) Mr. Fuqua was present and told him
his information was totally incorrect. Mr. Fuqua and his crew offered their
help to the Electrical Department as soon as they could after the storm and
the clean-up work they did was at the direction of the Electrical Superintendent
Aaron Norris. Mr. Norris was also present and he stated this was true and no
preferential treatment was given to any City employee; (2) Mayor Nix and
Councilman Bishop both stated that Mr. Dryer's opinion or interpretation of the
Court Settlement was wrong and that all actions taken by the Library Board
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and the Council was in accordance with the Court and lender the legal supervision
of Mr. Charles Arendall, City's legal counsel during the recent court action.
Another member of the audience, Mr. Roy White, asked Mr. Dryer why, if he thought
someone was doing wrong, he didn't seek legal action instead of asking for his
opinion to be placed in the minutes. Mr. Dryer did not answer; and (3) Mayor
Nix stated that no bid law.was violated during the Flood Disaster.
Councilman. Box moved to reapply for a Cmmunity Development Block Grant.
Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Stipes moved to make a settlement with Major Homes, Inc.,
on a disputed bill of some $577.00. Seconded by Councilman. Box, the vote
was: AYE - Councilmenbers Stipes and Box. NAY - Counci1members Bishop,
Nelson, and McCawley. Motion to settle was denied.
Councilman Stipes moved to authorize City Attorney Duck to take legal
action against Major Homes, Inc., for the collection of the unpaid account.
Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. .
Mr. Joe Miller offered a proposal to prepare City Maps from aerial
photos for some $6,000. This will be taken under advisement.
Councilman. Box moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman
McCawley, motion passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Nelson and Recreation Board Chairman Barney Shull presented
the 1979-80 Recreation Department Budget for Council approval.
Mayor Nix presented the 1979-80 City Budgets for study and approval.
The Mayor stated the new budgets reflected a 7% employee pay increase, a
$100,000 Civic Center Building Fund, and monies for the State Retirement
Plan.
Councilman Stipes moved that a sign be placed on the Municipal Pier, which
suffered storm damage, stating "No Trespassers. Authorized Personnel Only".
The authorized personnel would be boat owners who needed access to the marina,
authorization to be Ytandled by Mr. Bob Pope and the Police Department. Seconded
by Councih-nan. McCawley, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Stipes moved to approve the 7% employee salary increase effec-
tive this pay period. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously.
Meeting was duly adjourned.
Mayor
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A RESOLUTION OF THE
LOAN RESOLUTION
(Public Bodies)
CITY COUNCIL
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OF THE ----CITY_ OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA
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\,_AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROVIDING -A PORTION OF THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, ENLARGING, IMPROVING, AND/OR
WATER SYSTEM
EXTENDINGITS --------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FACILITY TO SERVE AN AREA LAWFULLY WITHIN ITS JURIDICTION TO SERVE.
CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the ---------------------------- - -
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(herein after �caVd association) to raise a portion of the cost of such undertaking by issuance of its bonds in the principal
a - $___2_t_530t_000_.00
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R.
SEC. 11-81-1 THROUGH 11-81-227 1975 CODE OF ALABAMA
pursuant to the provisions of --------------------------------- -
WHEREAS, the association intends to obtain assistance from the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department
of Agriculture, (herein called the Government) acting under the provisions of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.) in the planning, financing, and supervision of such undertaking and to purchasing of bonds
lawfully issued, in the event that no other acceptable purchaser for such bonds is found by the association: a
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises the association hereby resolves:
1. To have prepared on its behalf and to adopt an ordinance or resolution for the issuance of its bonds and containing
such items and in such forms as are required by STATE statutes and as are agreeable and acceptable to the
Government.
2. To refinance the unpaid balance, in whole or in part, of its bonds upon the request of the Government if at
any time it shall appear to the Government that the association is able to refinance its bonds by obtaining a loan
for such purposes from responsible cooperative or private sources at reasonable rates and terms for loans for similar
purposes and periods of time as required by section 333(c) of said Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act
(7 U.S.C. 1983(c)).
3. To provide for, execute, and comply with Form FmHA 4004, "Nondiscrimination Agreement"; and Form
FmHA 400-1, "Equal Opportunity Agreement", including an "Equal Opportunity Clause", which clause is to be in-
corporated in, or attached as a rider to, each construction contract and subcontract involving in excess of $10,000,
4. To indemnify the Government for .any payments made or losses suffered by the Government on behalf of the
association. Such indemnification shall be payable from the same source of funds pledged to pay the bonds or any
other legally permissable source.
5. That upon default in the payments of any principal and accrued interest on the bonds or in the performance of any
covenant or agreement contained herein or in the instruments incident to making or insuring the loan, the Government,
at its option may (a) declare the entire principal amount then outstanding and accrued interest immediately due and
payable, (b) for the account of the association (payable from the source,of funds pledged to pay the bonds or any
other legally permissable source) incur and pay reasonable expenses for repair, maintenance, and operation of the
facility and such other reasonable expenses as may be necessary to cure the cause of default, and/or (c) take
possession of the facility, repair, maintain, and operate or rent it. Default under the provisions of this Resolution or
any instrument incident to the making or insuring of the loan may be construed by the Government to constitute
default under any other instrument held by the Government and executed or assumed by the association, and default
under any such instrument may be construed by the Government to constitute default hereunder.
6. Not to sell, transfer, lease, or otherwise encumber the facility or any portion thereof, or interest therein, not permit
others to do so, without the prior written consent of the Government.
7. Not to borrow any money from any source, enter into any contract or agreement, or incur any other liabilities in
connection with making enlargements, improvements'or extensions to, or for any other purpose in connection with
the facility (exclusive of normal maintenance) without the prior written consent of the Government if such
undertaking would involve the source of funds pledged to pay the bonds.
8. To place the proceeds of the bonds on deposit in an account, in a bank, and in a manner approved by the Government.
FmHA 442-47 (Rev. 4-9-76)
9. To comply with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations and to continually operate and maintain the
facility in good condition.
10. To provide for the receipt of adequate revenues to meet the requirements of debt service, operation and maintenance,
and the establishment of adequate reserves. No free service or use of the facility will be permitted.
11. To acquire and maintain such insurance coverage including fidelity bonds as may be required by the Government.
• 12. To establish and maintain such books and records relating to the operation of the facility and its financial affairs
and to provide -for required audit thereof in such a manner as may be required by the Government, to provide the
Government without its request, a copy of each such audit, and to make and forward to the Government such
additional information and reports as it may from time to time require.
13. To provide the Government at all reasonable times access to all books and records relating to the facility and
access to the property of the system so that the Government may ascertain that the association is complying with
the provisions hereof and of the instruments incident to the making or insuring of the ioan.
14. To serve any applicant within the service area who desires service and can be feasibly and legally served, and to
obtain the concurrence of the Farmers Home Administration prior to refusing service to such applicant. Upon the
failure to provide such service which is feasible and legal such applicant shall have a direct right of action against
the association under this agreement.
The provisions hereof and the provisions of all instruments incident to the making or the insuring of the loan, unless otherwise
specifically provided by the terms of such instruments, shall be binding upon the association as long as the bonds are held
or insured by the Government. The provisions of sections 6 through 13 hereof may be provided for in more specific detail
in the bond resolution or ordinance; to the extent that the provisions contained in such bond resolution or ordinance should
be found to be inconsistent with the provisions here, these provisions shall be construed as controlling as between the
association and the Governmerit.
The vote was: Yeas ------- -------- ; Nays��------- ; Absent
CITY COUNCIL
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the -------------- - — --- - - - ------
CITYOFFA_I R H O PE_i___A _LA BA IAA
it to be executed by the officers below in duplicate on this ---8 T H day of
of the
has duly adopted this Resolution and caused
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CITY OF FAIRHOPE. ALABAMA
(SEAL) By - ---- --------- =----- i-----------------------------------------
MAYORAttest' � Ti le ---A-- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CI CLERK
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A CERTIFICATION
CITY CLERK , —
I, the undersigned, as --------------------------------------------- of the --------- CITY --------- OF ---------------FAIRHOPE--------------- ALABAMA ----------------
CITY COUNCIL
hereby certify that the ------------------ -------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- of such Association is composed of
--------- 5......... members, of whom -------------------- - constituting a quorum, were present at a meeting thereof duly called and
held on the ----BTH - -------------- day of --OCTO
- ---BER ?9 - ----------------------------- , 19 ------- ; that the foregoing resolution was adopted at
such meeting by,the vote shown above; and that said resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.
,hated, this ------- ---8TH ---OCTO8ER ---------------- day of -------------------------------------------------------- , 19-79--------
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o. s.GPo:1977-0-765-006/1584 6 T Y CLERK
Title
Exhibit B 106
A. RESOLUTION ADOPTING SERVICE RULES
AND REGULATIONS OF
CITY OF FAIRHOPE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "CITY"
that the Service Rules and Regulations of the CITY are as follows:
I TYPES OF SERVICE
(a) The rate schedule set forth below contemplates a
single user, such as one family dwelling, one farm dwelling with appur
tenances, or one commercial operation, and will not be changed without'41�-4%4
the prior written consent of the Farmers Home Administration.
(b) Extraordinary circumstances, such as subdivision exten-
sions, multiple swelling units, industrial users shall be governed by
special contract agreements made by the CITY.
II RATE SCHEDULE
For the Service contemplated by Paragraph I(a) above:
First 3,000 gallons or less per month $6.50 minimum
Next 2,000 gallons per month at 1.50 per 1,000 gal.
Next 5,000 gallons per month at 1.25 per 1,000 gal.
Next 10,000 gallons per month at 1.00 per 1,000 gal.
All over 205,000 gallons per month at'$0.75 per 1,000 gal.
III APPLICATION FOR SERVICE
(a) The consumer will make application for service, in person
at the office of the CITY OF FATRHOPE and at the same time, make the
necessary deposits as required.
(b) 'Aacash security deposit of $20.00 will be required of
all consumers when water service becomes available.
IV CHARGES FOR USERS AGREEING TO USE SERVICE
(a) Each consumer subscribing to use the service of the
CITY on or before the.* day of , 1979 shall pay, a
connection fee of $50.00-times the nu-m er of connections desired.,,,
(*Date to be date construction starts.)
(b) Thereafter, each consumer subscribing to use the
service of the CITY shall pay a connection fee of $125.00-times
the number of connections desired, or the actual costs of in-
stallation, whichever is greater.
V MINIMUM CHARGE
(a) The minimum charge, as provided in the rate schedule
shall be made for each connection subscribed for under provisions of
section IV(a) above, and shall be paid for a period of not less than
24 months.
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(b) Water furnished for a given lot shall be used on that lot only.
Each consumer's service must be separately metered at a single delivery
and metering point.
(c) Except for fire protection, the CITY shall not under anv condition
furnish water free of charge to anyone.
VI CITY'S RESMISIBILITY XTD LIABILITY
(a) The City shall run a service line from its distribution line to
the property line where the distribution line exists, or is to be constructed, and
runs immediately adjacent and parallel to the property to be served. No
service charge, other than the cormection fee referred to in IV above, will r
be made for a 5/8" :[ 3/4" meter. A proportionately greater charge will be
made for a meter of larger dimension.
(b) The CITY may make connections to service other properties not
adjacent to its lines tenon payment of reasonable costs for the extensions
of its distribution lines as may be'required to render such service.
(c) The CITY may install its meter at or near the property line or,
at the CITY'S option, on the consumer's property within 3 feet of the property
line.
(d) The CITY reserves the right to refuse service unless the consumer's
lines or piping are installed in such a manner as to prevent cross -connections
or backflow.
.(e) Under normal conditions, the consumer will be notified of any anti-
cipated interruption of service.
VII CONSLYER'S RESPONSIBILITY
(a) Where meter or meter box is placed on the premises of a consumer,
a suitable place shall be provided by the consumer therefor, unobstructed
and accessible at all times to the meter reader.
(b) The consumer shall furnish and maintain a private cut-off valve
on the consumer's side of the meter, the CITY to provide a like valve on
its side of such meter.
(c) The Consumer's piping and apparatus shall be installed and maintained
by the consumer at the consumer's expense, in a safe and efficient manner and
in compliance with the CITY'S rules and regulations and in- full compliance
with the sanitary regulations of the State Health Department.
(d) Water furnished by the CITY shall be used for consumption by the
consumer, members of his household, and employees only.
The consumer shall not sell water to any other person or permit any other
persons) to use said water. ?Jester shall not be used for irrigation, fire
protection, nor other purposes, except when water is available in sufficient
quantity without interfering with the regular domestic consumption in the area
served. Disregard for this rule shall be sufficient cause for refusal or
discontinuance of service.
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VIII ACCESS TO PRQIISES
(a) Duly authorized agents of the CITY shall have access, at all
reasonable hours, to the premises of the consumer, for the purpose of
installing or removing CITY property, inspecting piping, reading and
testing meters, or for any other purpose in connection with the CITY
service and facilities.
(b) Extensions to,the system shall be made only when the consumer
shall grant or convey, or shall cause to be granted or conveyed, to the
CITY, a permanent easement or right of way across any property traversed by
the lines.
IX CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY
(a) Not less than three days' notice must be given in person or in
writing, at the CITY office, to discontinue service or to change occupancy.
(b) The outgoing party shall be responsible for all water consumed
up to the date of departure or the time specified for departure, whichever
period is longest.
(c) The new occupant will apply for water service within 48 hours
after occupying the premises and failure to do so will make him liable for
the water consumed since the last meter reading.
X N =_ READING - BILLING - C011ECTING
(a) Meters will be read and bills rendered monthly, but the CITY
reserves -the right to vary the dates or length of period covered, temporar-
ily or permanently if necessary or desirable.
(b) Bills for water will be figured in accordance with the CITY'S
rate schedule and will be based on the amount consumed for the period
covered by the meter readings, except where a consumer orders turn-off
less than one r_-onth after turn -on, the r)in:rnm bill to -,uch consumer
for such period shall be equal to the minimum. charge for one full month's
service.
(c) Consumer subscribing for water pursuant to paragraph IV(a) above
will commence payment of at least a minimun water bill when water is avail-
able, whether or not a meter box is installed.
XI COMPLAINTS - AATUST_N=s
(a) If the consumer believes his bill to be in error, he shall present
his claim, in person, at the office of the CITY before the bill becomes
delinquent, such claim, if made after the bill has became delinquent, shall
not be effective in preventing discontinuance of service as heretofore pro-
vided . The consumer may pay such bill under protest and said payment shall
not prejudice his claim.
(b) The CITY will make a special meter reading at the request of the
consumer for a fee of $ -0- provided, however, that is such special reading
discloses that the meter was overread, no charge will be made.
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(c) Meters will be tested at the request of the consumer upon payment
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to the CITY of the actual cost of making the test, provided, however, that
if the meter is found to over -register beyond three(37.) percent of the correct
volume, no charge will be made.
(d) If the seal of a meter is broken by other than the CITY'S represent-
ative or if the meter fails to register correctly or is stopped for any cause,
the consumer shall pay an amount estimated from the record of his previous bills
and/or from other proper data.
ADOPTED THIS THE 8 DAY OF OCT_'OBER, 1979.
CITY OF FAMOPE
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EXHIBIT "C"
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WATER USERS AGREEMENT
BALDWIN COUNTY, ALABAMA) AGREEMENT NO.
CITY OF FAIRHOPE ) DATED
THIS AGREEMENT, between the CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, a municipal corporation
organized and existing under and by virtue of the Laws of the State of Alabama,
hereinafter called the "CITY" and the Undersigned Water User, hereinafter called
the "Water User".
WITNESSETH: That, Whereas, the Water User desires to purchase water for
domestic, commercial, agricultural, industrial or other uses, from the
CITY and to enter into a Users Agreement as required by the CITY.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and
agreements herein contained, it is hereby understood and agreed:
1. The CITY shall furnish, subject to the limitations as provided
for in the Service Rules and Regulations hereinafter provided for, such
quantity of water as the Water User may desire in connection with his
occupancy of property located in Baldwin County, Alabama.
2. The Water User shall install and maintain at his own expense a
service line which shall begin at a point designated by the CITY at his
property line and extend to the dwelling and other portions of his premises.
3. The Water User's service line shall connect with the distribution
system of the CITY at the place designated by the CITY, provided the ,
CITY has determined in advance that the CITY'S Water System is of suffi-
cient capacity to permit delivery of water to that point.
4. The Water User shall pay for such water at such rates, time and
place as shall be determined by the CITY.
S. The Water User shall pay at least a minimum bill for a period of
twenty-four (24) months from date water is available even though he may
not avail himself of the service.
6. The CITY shall purchase and install a cut-off valve and a water
meter, in each service, provided use of water is immediately desired.
Such cut-off valve shall be installed either off the Water User's prem-
ises, or upon the Water User's property within three feet(31) of the
property line. The CITY shall have exclusive right to use -cut-off
valve and water meter and to turn it on and off.
7. The CITY shall make the final determination in any questions of
location of any service line connection to its distribution system and r
shall determine the allocation of water to Water Users in the event of a
water shortage
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8. The CITY may shut off the water of a Water User who allows a
connection or extension to be made to his service line for the purpose
of supplying water to another user.
9. The failure of a Water User to pay water charges duly imposed
shall result in the automatic imposition of the following penalties:
A. Nonpayment within ten(10) days from due date will be sub-
ject to a penalty of ten percent (100) of the delinquent amount.
B. Nonpayment within thirty days (30) from the date due will
result in the water being shut off from the Water User's property:
10. In the event it becomes necessary for the CITY to shut off the
water from a Water User's property for violation of the Rules and Regu-
lations, a fee will be charged for a reconnection of the service (pre-
sent rate is $15.00).
The foregoing notwithstanding, the CITY reserves the right to make or
amend the Rules and Regulations to the CITY from time to time, and the
Water User agrees to abide by such changes upon notice -thereof.
Receipt of Fifty Dollars($50.00) is hereby acknowledged by the CITY.
In the event that for any reason the CITY does not establish and maintain
a Water System, Said 'Fifty Dollars.($50.00). will be refunded to the Water
User.
The Water User understands that a refundable security deposit of Twenty
Dollars ($20.00) will be collected upon connection of service, which said
Twenty Dollars ($20.00) shall be applicable to any unpaid balance owed by
the Water User to the CITY for service rendered and not paid for.
THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA
PROPERTY LOCATION
BY
Authorized Representative
Water User
DATED
MAILING ADDRESS: