§ 41-13. Control of and access to water systems; interference with access generally.

(a)

Water system as city property. All parts of the city water system are the property of the city. The director shall maintain and control each system and keep detailed records concerning all aspects of department operations.

(b)

Access to system. Only a person who is authorized by the director will have access to the water system for operation, construction, maintenance, repair, and other service-related purposes.

(c)

Obstruction of authorized persons. A person commits an offense if he or she knowingly obstructs a person authorized by the director from:

(1)

Gaining access to a part of the water system for purposes of operation, inspection, construction, maintenance or repair; or

(2)

Performing actual operation, inspection, construction, maintenance, or repair of a part of the water system.

(Ord. No. 8140, § 1, 3-20-03)