Chapter 27 UTILITIES*
Section 27-60 Same--Relocation.
(a) Relocation of a fire hydrant occupying a city right-of-way or easement may
be made by the
department upon written request of an owner of property adjacent to such hydrant and the deposit
of the estimated cost of relocation, plus overhead, with the department. In the event of an underor
over-estimate, the owner will be billed for or refunded the difference; provided, the department
reserves the right to refuse to relocate the fire hydrant if, in its opinion, such relocation would
be
detrimental to the safety, convenience or protection potential of the hydrant.
(b) Hydrants mislocated by the department on private property shall be relocated
at the
expense of the department upon written request of the property owner.
(c) Relocation of water pipes supplying standpipes or sprinkler systems shall
be the
responsibility and expense of the customer.
(Code 1964, § 15.362; Ord. No. 16186, § 1, 9-20-99)
(Ord. 16186, Amended, 09/20/1999, Prior Text)