Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1871-12-05
An ORDINANCES

Tor othOf purposes.
Be ordained By he Guy Council Of Wilmington,
SIC. !. There shall be appointed annually a
Council TO be entitled the Water Committee,
who shall exercise II general superintendenco
reciion the Chief Engineer OF the water works
and Registrar of water rents shall conform,
unless otherwise directed by ordinance.
SEc. p That on the passage hereof, and an
nually thereafter, at the first meeting in the
month OF October, and whenever vacancy
the Council shall by ballot electa CHIEF Engineer
Of the Water Department he shall hold his
Ofiico until his successor shall be chosen, unless
sooner removed by resolution OF Council. His
salary shall be l,5QO dollars per year: lie shall
mittce in the sum of 10000 dollars for the faith
ful performance of the duties of his office.
called Chief Engineer Of the Water Works. lie
shall have charge and care OF the Water work,
Houses, steam Engine houses, and their ma
ehinery, the reservoirs. pipes mains, dams.
hre-plugs property, and control and oversight
over all the officers and men connected there
with, and assign and direct their duties, so as
TO carry on the details OF the Worksi he shall
attend to the direction of all new works now or
hereafter to be constructed.
SEC, 4. lie shall take under the direction of
the Committee Of water, immediate measures
for the repair Of any damage which may hap,
pen TO the machinery or fixtures connected
herewith.
SEQ, 5. lie hall annually at the first stated
meeting in january, report to the Council, the
condition OF the works under his care, and, 1,
any, what extensions are necessary, anu shall
embody in SAID report the annual statement oil
the Registrar.
| ton make all necessary estimates connected
with the works, whether for construction or re-
pairs certify all accounts, bills ana contracts
LOT materials purchased. or labor perloIfiiheu
under his direction shall notify Council or
| their Committee, OF all breaches OF contract,
ana supervise and arrange all contracts ior
i labor to be performed or material to be pur.
chased, and for the purchase or laying down OF
| sucn mains, pipes, and fixtures, rs may rom
time TO time be directed by Council.
SEC. Z. In this department shall be one water
| Purvcyor. The Water Purveyor to have iminc-
| date charge of all the mains, stop cocks FIRE
plugs, and other fixtures appertaining TO the
kIistrtbution OF water through the city, ana 10
PERSONALLY attend to the laying of new pipes aa
wen rs the repairs ofppes, hre-plugs, anu othel
fixtures that may require il to atteRd to the
drilling OF the pipes for making attachments,
| shutting on the pipes for repairs on account q
pipes as may be directed, on premises on which
| the water rents has not been paid; TO keep IN
account Of all new pipes laid and Tel9irs made
shall have, charge OF the pipes, yards, repair
shop and attend TO the receipts of al new pipes
or otherwise, and sec that Il proper stock o.
articles to guard against accidents, shall Dc
Department any deficiency that may exist
thereini to report ut such times as may Pc re
CURED for new work, make out the time list o
all the men employed under him, shall atten,
10 the check of all undue waste of water IRON
leaks, carelessness, or other cause, and report
any arrangements or the ordinances. PROVIDE
for that purpose, TO the chief ofthe department
ana such Others duties may be assigned Il
him by the chiefengineer. He shall be appoint
ed by the Water Committee
SEC s. There shall be two engine men, one Of
the works nj Brandywine, and one at Tenth ant
Market streets. said officers shall perform
5neh duties, and at such times, as the Sh ,S
Engineer may direct. There shall be appointe'
by the Water Committee.
sEc. o.: There shall also be in this Depar
ment Registrar Of Water nj salary OF lVu
dollars per year. who shall be appointed b!
Council annually, by ballot AT the first statel
e meeting in the month Of october and when
n ola lrr IN
= ion, or otherwise. He shall hold his office unit
his successor be chosen, unless sooner remove
4 by resolution OF Council. He shall give $,
. curity satisfactory to the Water Committee /
! the sum OF 10000 dollars, for the faithful pc
fOrmance Of the duties Of his office.
r SIC. 10 The said Registrar shall have u
ONCE ONCE at which he shall offend during ohi,9
y shall Keep all the accounts of the Water Work
o, opening AN account with each person using IL
: Water Of the City, charging each item separat
= ~, and giving credit In the account when pat
II lie shall receive at his Office all money due I
y the City for water. lie shall issue ali permit
n tor the use OF said water, such PERM
= heing subsequently countcrsigneu by the Chi
u Engineer, and shall keep a list of those WI
D. have contracted for Il supply OF water by pri
N ate pipes the dates OF the contracts and u
~ shall monthly send to the Council a stateme
?; Of his accounts, and make full settlement
, | the same they shall always be open and su
u joct TO the examination ofthe Water Commit
o. or any member Of Council he shall daily NAL
r payment 10 the City Treasurer OF all none
N received by him on account OF said Wat
I'd eeipts, one Tor the Council, one for himse
y; The water protection tax shall be payable
n the Registrar. He shall make lists Of all pl
\ sons owning property liable to said tax, wi
~ the amounts assessed upon, and shall ent
such names and amounts together with the pl
r perty liable for said tax In his books. The RI
al istrar shall annually, on or before the Slst q
On proceedings OF his department during the ye
% showing the number Of gallons OF water 81
= piled 70 the City during each month OF |
C. year. the number OF tenants taking the sam
ms the amount received from them; the number
new tenants for the year and the amounts
or paid by them, both for terules and wateri
total number Of feet OF pipe OF conduit laid
the city, and the number of feet Of diame
tion OF tie maieriai for the Water Works
hand, AM showing the cost OF maintenance
IN the City Water Works. separating the items
Is. expenditure under the different heads, OF
yo l9Iies extension Of the pipes, machinery and
v" cidentals together with such other informant
as he mny have, as will enable the City Coun
- oae9ure a correct knowledge Of Az matt
ed by Council to be paid for account Of Wat
Works shall be paid directly 10 the part
NJ having he claims in the same manner us bi
OF other departments of the city are paid, u
the bills thereof be sent Thy the clerk OF I
81, Council with his certificate made thereon, I
they nave been paid by check Of certain di
- and number) 10 tho Registrars Ohlcci u
rs nled therein.
SEC. II, All applications for supply OF wal
IN by private pipes, shall be made TO the registi
~ AZ least one day before breaking ground
'0d that purpose, and in all permits issued for
same the size and diameter of the terulcs TO
inserted into the main pipe shall be specil
D., Any person or corporation hereafter contra
". ing for "a supply OF said water, shall cause
~ pipe conducting the same 10 be OF suficiC
strength and shall also have n sufficient ST.
nd cock Affixed thereto, within the limits Of I
~ foot pavement, at distance of twelve incl
W rom the curb or gutter. TO prevent accidei
n rG w gS5Sgy OF G 5qd ppe and eve
AZ rom q branch connected with private pil
al ,ha pays Ne sufficient stop-eoek affixed
on as to stop, the supply Of 1ntS iRRPo oi
icy and not intercept the supply to other per So
'a' having right to use the private pipe wi
&c when such connection may be formed, al
every person who may he supplied with wal
rom private pipe having branch OF brancl
Is. connected herewith as aforesaid, shall in ii
eW ihhnhtli nave Il sumcient stop-cock Affixed
'io such private pipe above the said branch, for
le purpose aforesaid, and in case Of neglect OF i
as lWsAl 10 have such stopcocks afiixedas requir
e st,,..ai every person SO offending shall
A. isli aiu Fay the sum of Five Dollars and I
ny h'SlslirNr OF the Water Works shall have pow
all anu Is merely authorized to dctach their fert
T. or iytnies from inc pipe of conduit. oy
I'd, as aforesaid, there shall he left an opening
re- least iltec inches square, which shall Dc wall
w WIN brick or stone. and securely cover
WIN The same or with iron in such manner
,ei mat The situation OF such stopcoclS may
-, IealN disiingui-hed; II placed in any pub
DIV street or alley, the said covering shall be CIV
ch with the surrounding pavement; and II /
% owner or occupier ofnny building lot OF prou
n Or premises into which the snid water m
- heVc peen Introduced, shall neglect to tcomI
Is, win this provision or shall sufier such openl
~ any public street or alley to remain uncov
ed, lie, she, or they, so Offending shall lori
and pay for ench oiicnse the sum OF iii
, dollars " -"
-uH SEC. H. Al plumbers and other persona &
60, ployed to my private pipes branch pipes
iks private pipes having branch or branches
oe aforesaid, OF to alter OF to repair the same
a. hereby required and enioined TO afiix Their
ny, sumcicnt stop-cocks, with proper openings
he the same walled up and covered as herein
~ fore mentioned, under the penalty of 4
VI Dollars for every neglect thereof II any plr
IN, Der or other person shall. without written
on printed permit from the Registrar, introduc
~ ierulc into any public or private pipe, or fn
- any connection or communication whate
q with said pipe or shall break ground for that
any similar purpose In any public street
alley, or if any person shall Introduce OF US
. ierule OF larger dimension than Is specified
his or her permit, MCPHERSON Offending 81
forfeit and pay for euchsaud every offence
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