13-1227. Same; water rates; fire hydrants.
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13-1227. Same; water rates; fire hydrants. The board of public utilities shall fix reasonable rates for water furnished to consumers which:
(1)Will secure an income sufficient to pay all salaries and wages of all officers and employees in such departments;
(2)will cover the cost of all materials and supplies used in the operation of the plant;
(3)will cover the cost of all repairs;
(4)will cover all miscellaneous expenses;
(5)will pay the principal of and the interest on all revenue bond indebtedness of the city incurred for the purpose of purchasing, improving or extending the waterworks, and will provide a sinking fund sufficient to pay the principal of and the interest on such indebtedness at maturity; and
(6)will cover the cost of all repairs and renewals of the plant and all material used, together with a reasonable allowance for emergency and unforeseen expenses. Upon direction of the city, the board shall install, repair, replace and remove fire hydrants at a reasonable cost determined by the city and shall provide an adequate water supply through such hydrants at a reasonable cost determined by the city. The city may fix special rates for water furnished to the city for public purposes, or to organized institutions of charity.