Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-09

and il for water an additt mai charge oil
81 for cutting on the water. il the de-
linquent desires the water or light Gas
the case may be) turned on such pre-
misses.
For tapping each main, the actual
! cost to the sidewalk in front Of the res
idence, storehouse or other building.
Water measured by meters shall be
charged for as follows:
For the average monthly consump-
ton of 10, 900 gallons and less, Is cents
per 1000 gallons; of Is. 900 and not more
than 20 900 gallons, 10 cents per 1000
gallons: of 20. 900 and not more than
10000, II cents per 1000 GALLONS; OF
80. 900 and not over so, 900 gallons, Is
cents per 1000 gallons; of 1900 and
not exceeding 100. 900, - cents per
1000 gallons. Where the consumer
uses more than 100, 900 gallons per
month the rate shall be fixed by the
superintendent with the approval of the
MAYOR and board Of aldermen. The
minimum charge for water shall be rs
cents per month.
Sec. 81. Be it further ordained that
each use of water shall furnish his own
meter or pay a rental to the city OF Ma
con therefor to he fixed by the mayor
and board of aldermen
Sec. % Be it further ordained that
where Offices. stores or other public
buildings shall use water in the ordin-
ary commercial way, the superintend-
ent may fix a fiat rate where not more
than one hydrant or opening is used, at
such price as he wav deem best. not to
be less than the minimum charge for
water. to be approved by the mayor
and board of aldermen.
Sec. 80. Be it further ordained that
where water is installed and for any
reason the meter should become out cof
repair or for the timebeing there is no
meter, then the user Of water and the
superintendent, with the approval Of
the mayor and board of aldermen. shall
agree upon a monthly rate until a met
er can he installed OF repaired.
Sec. 80. Be it further ordained that
where water Is installed for temporary
use, then the superintendent shall fix a
with the approval of the mayor
and board of aldermen.
Sec 81. B.. 1t further ordained by the
mayor and board of aldermen Of the
CITY of Macon. Miss, that the tariff or
light fiat rates per month shall
be as follows:
For the first light ....... 81 90
For the second light ...... rs
For the third light. ....... so
Based on 16 candle power.
Upon all premises or buildings where
here are more than three lights. a met
,r charge of fifneen cents e kilowat
'hail be made; where the monthly use
lights amount to more than 100 kilo-
watts, the mayor and board of aldermen
hall agree with the user at such price
IS may be agreed upon. The price fix
ID for consumers using a given number
# kilowats above 100 shall be uniform
n proportion to the amount Of e%lectri-
used.
Sec. 80. Be it further ordained that
minimum charge per month for lights
hall be 81. 90 on the first fifteen lights
'r less and so cents for each additional
'en lights or fractional part thereof.
Sec. SO. Be it further ordained that
It the time of application for water or
lights, the applicant shall enter
nto a contract with the city for not
ess than n year unless the water or
lights shall be for temporary use only,
which contract shall show the proper
condition of wiring, if for lights, and
he number of lights to be used and the
ate per light; or, if for water. the pur-
'oses for which the water is to be used
nd the rate, and all such contracts
hall be filed with the clerk of the
mayor and board Of aldermen. But
allure to enter into a written contract
hall not relieve the user of lights or
water from the obligation of a yment
or same, as indicated in this ordinadce.
Sec. 81. Be it further ordained that
he notice to the delinquent for amount
ue as above indicated shall be as fol-
ows:
Whereas you are delinquent to the
ity of Macon for ..........,. water
r lights as the a s may bel. for the
'~receding month, the sum of S.........
nd unless the rental for water and
ights for your premises there describe
he premises), shall be paid by the 9Th
ay of the month, l will, on such date.
ut the water or lights Gas the case may
off from your premises, as provid-
d by the city ordinance, and this notice !
) given as provided by law in such
ases." {
The above notice shall be applied to
7ater as we'll as to electric lights. I
Sec. IS. Be it further ordained that
shall be unlawful for any person to !
amper with the meters or to attach
ny electric appliance or wire to anv I
t the electric lines, or to attach or =
onnect with any Of the mains of water
ipes in said city.
Sec. Sc. Be it further ordained that
there no rates are herein provided for.
hey shall be fixed by the superintend.
mt. with the approval of the MAYOR =
board OF aldermen, upon applica-
ion.
Sec. 81. Be it further ordained that ,
ny person violating any of the provi- t
ions of this ordinance. shall, upon con- 9
lotion before the mayor. be fined a sum =
exceeding 500 or Imprisonment for {
term not exceeding thirty DAYS. or bv
such fine and Imprisonment. in the :
secretion of the mayor. .
Sec. 38. Be it further ordained that
ordinances in conflict with this or
nance shall be and the same are here
y repealed when this ordinance shall
effective, but in no way to in
erfere with or vitiate any contract
eretofore made with the city for wat 7
lights or electricity.
Sec. 80. Be it further ordained that