Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1871-12-08
~ ORDINANCE

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Tor regulating the distribution Of Brandy.
wine water" In the city Of Wilmington, and
Tor othor purposes.
Be IL ordained BY The CITY Council Of Hum,agion
SEC. ]. There shall be appointed annually
committee consisting of i've members Of the
Council, to be entitled the Water Committee,
over The water works Of the city, 10 whose d.
rectlon the Chief Engineer OF the water works
unless otherwise directed by ordinance.
SIC .. That on the passage hereof and an
month of October and whenever a vacancy
shall occur by death, resignation, or otherwise,
OF the Water Department; no shall hold his
office until his successor shall be chosen, unless
salary shall be $50 dollars per year. Ho shall
give security satisfactory 10 the Water Conf
full performance of the duties OF his office.
SEC; 8 The head OF this depai tment shall DO
shall have charge and care OF the Water Works
Of the city Of Wilmington, including MIL
ehinery, the reservoirs, pipes, mains, dams
fre-plugs, property, and control and oversight
with, aud assign and direct their duties so as
20 carry on the details Of the Works he shall
hereaftorto DO constructed.
SEC. l. lie shall take, under the direction OF
the Committee of water, immediate measures
l for the repair Of any damage which may hap:
! pen 10 the machinery or fixtures connected
4 SEC. s. lie SHAH annually, ut tho first stated
meeting in January, report 10 the Council, ing
any, what extensions arc necessary, and shall
: enibody in SAID report the annual statement OF
! SEC, g. He shall prepare plans for construe;
tion, make all necessary estimates conneeted
. pairs, certify all accounts, bills and contracts
ndsr s Or RSr or
II their Committee, of all breaches OF contract,
y labor 10 be performed or material TO be pur.
IL chased, and for the purchase or laying down OF
I, such mains, pipes, and fixtures, as may from
] he directed Council.
I, SEC. Z. In this department shall be ono Water
II Purvcyor The Water Puryeyor TO have imme-
r diato charge of all the mains, stop cocks, IRE
- plugs, and other fixtures appertnining &c, the
distribution OF water through tho city, and TO
N personally attend 10 tho laying OF new pipes as
at well as the repairs ofpipes nrepugs, and other
D drilling of the pipes for making attachments
c, shutting on the pipes for repairs account OF
re- leaks, and shut 81 Inc water, and cut on such
"A pipes Us may be directed, on premises on which
AZ the water rents has not been pald 10 keep an
re and materials used forthe under Ills charge
Ic shall have charge OF tho pipes, yards, repair
I. shop and attend TO the receipts or all new pipes
DO and fixtures that may be delivered by contract
s. or otherwise, and SEQ that Il proper stock OF
~ articles TO guard against accidents, shall BIO
+ kept on hand, and report TO the chief Of tho
n Department any deficiency that may exist
he therein TO report at such times ~ may Dc 70.
- quired for new work, make out the tine list oil
~, all the men employsdunder him shall attend
MS TO tho check OF all undue waste OF water from
yn leaks, carccs3ness, or other cause, and report
I'D any infringements or the ordi-anees provided
ng and such others duties US may be assigned 70
,ed him by the chiefengineer. He shallb appoint
nj ed by the Water Committee.
~ SEC &. There shall be two engine men, one at
IN the works ut Brandywine, and one AT Tenth and
lde Market streets, Said officers shall perform
20 such duties, and at such times, as tho Chie
" Engineer may direct. There shall he appointed
SIC. o. There shall also be in tbs Depar
raj mont Registrar Of Water. ut II salary OF 100
me Council annually, By ballot vt tho first stated
to meeting in the month Of october ana whom
ted ever a vacancy shall occur BY death. rcsgna
'su ton or otherwise. He shall hold his cfce until
lie his successor be chosen, unless sooner removed
kes by resolution of Council He shall give Sc
,eir curity satisfactory TO the water Committee II
- the sum OF 10000 dollars, for The faithful per
nor formanee Of the duties OF his office 49, .
ion SEC. 10. The said Registrar shall have al
inp ofhce at which he shall attend during onc
OF hours, SAID hours liked by CommNlee IL
esl shall keep all the accounts Of the Water Work
the opening an account with each person using III
4 II Water OF the City, charging each item separate
- ", and giving credit in the account wuen paid
lelI he shall receive AT his omcc al money due Z
and for the use OF said water, such permit
being subsequently, couulcrsigncU BY the Chie
a., EnslneeI, anu shall keep llsl OF ll2se WI
leiT have contracted Tor supply OF water by PRIV
lion ate pipes, the dates Of the contracts and ~
iNH rates mt which said water Is furnished. II
re shall monthly send 10 the Council statcmca
can Of his accounts and make iull settlement {
a. ject to the examination otthe Water Colamitte
lie, or any member OF Council he shall daily max
with payment TO the city Treasurer OF all money
and received BY him on account OF said waite
''Au Works. taking for said payments duplicate r
lore ceipts, one for tho Council, ono for himsel
evil The water protection tax shall DO payable I
inc lANElalihls it huNli MAXI isis OF All pc
, ~ sons Ow ning properly liable 10 said tax, vii
DC the amounts assessed upon and shall emit
the. such names and amounts together With the pr
UNIV istrar shall annually. on or before tho 3lst de
lnce proceedings OF HIS department during the yes
hen showing the number OF gallons OF water su
such YEAR; The nSmber OF tenants taking Inc sam;
lie to the amount received from themi tho number
up paid by them, both FOR fegules and wRterj Il
ehue total number Of foot OF pipe Of conduit laid
the the city, and tho number OF rect OF diamet
With laid during the year; the amount and desert
.auy hang, an showing the cost Of maintenance
AT the CITY Water " orks, separating the items
,nt5 expenditure under the different heads, OF
laries, extension os the pipes, machinery and
> he cidenps, together with such oiher iniormati
least az he may Lave, will enable the City Coun'
Ue 10 acquire correct knowledge OF al matte
can ed by Council 10 be paid Tor account u Wat
resi-. Works shall 30 paid directly 10 the partl
q or naying me claims u As same manner 9s 6i
'hen The bills thereon he sen. fbv lie cierE OK 4
cru. Council will his certificate made thereon ID
the they have been paid by CHECK OF certain ia
onn- hled therein
yidi SEC, II. Al applications for a supply ofwst
roms al least one day before breaking groand +
~, that purpose. nnd In all permits issued Tor 4
'oN same the Size and diameter OF tho ierules 20
der inserted into The main pipe shall DO spocine
ut a Any person or corporation hereafter contra!
Ing for supply Of SAID water, shall cause 4
nh' pipe conducting the same 10 be Of sunieie
yecn strength, and shall also Lave u sufficient ste
ms foot pavement, at u distance oftwoiyy Inch
ol ron Ne curb or gutter to prevent aceiden
luch from ne leakage OF the said pipe; and eve
ing person who may DO supplied with such wat
Try shall have SUFFICIENT stop cock affixed
N Of msy DO to tie said private pipe,
~ ~ To stop tho supply Of water throul
men me said branch pipe, when fequis
lin" having right 10 Use The private pipe wi
NH5 which such connection may DO formed, al
been every person who may be supplied with wat
that from nflNutg QlpO having ltuncl oil DlNuCu
gone manner, have a snfiicient ston.coek anixej
STA such private pipe above the said branch for Il
nsal 10 have such op.coclss nj xed as rcour,
"'.u aforesaid every person 10 Offending shall Z
ond Registrar Of he WateT work. s6auh,ye 1,owt
lsd v f ~ @ Xxx 70 VS'acn inH tru
lless every stop cox pnced Ia Inc u,aaner speciae
"a of as Aforesaid There shall be e.t I'M opening
least three inches square, which snail 10 waIl'
ions With the same or with iron IN such u manner
MI readily distinguished; II placed in any p4bi
ma with INC surrounding pavementi and II Il
we owner or occupier ofHuy building, lot OF Rroul
'ond or premises Into which the sud wafer IN.
mlu have been introduced, snail neglect to comp
pre- with this provision, or shal suIer such openli
mon In any public street alley TO remain uncoyt
a.iu ed, he She, or thoy, no ouOuCing shall forte
VIII and pay Tor each onenso the sum OF iii
bear dollars.
lion, SEC. r. Al plumbers and other persons 81
ping Ployel 10 lay private pipes, branch pipes,
me aforesaid, or to alter or 10 repair ths samo a
the hereby required and enjoined 10 afiix there
NO" the same walled up and covered as herein
los. fore mentioned under tho PENALTY Of 4,
Der or otner pcrson snail, without a wri,tten1
printed permit flon the Registrar, introducc
any connection or euminunicatioh wEatey
with said pipe or shall break ground for that
alley, or II amy person shall INTRODUCE on use
ferue Of larger dimension than Ia spec ded
hia a her hermit such uers0n "a a.