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providing such service, including the cost of the meter and repairs to the street, by the city engineer • and, after payment of this estimate, the city shall cause the service and meter to be installed. (c) In new subdivisions or any portion thereof the city may, if the city manager deems it to be in the best interest of the city, install water connections at the same time the water main or mains are installed in the new streets and prior to the time that the streets are paved, provided: (1) The subdivider so requests; (2) The subdivider gives assurance in writing that the lots will be built upon within a reasonable time; and (3) The subdivider designates on a plat the desired location of such connections. The charge for a water connection for five -eighths -inch meter provided, installed and set by the city under this subsection shall be one thousand one hundred and five dollars ($1,105.00). If the applicant desires a larger service and meter than the foregoing, he shall be furnished an estimate of the cost of providing such service and shall execute such water contract as may be required by the city manager. (d) All installations made pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, from and including the meter to the main, shall be the property of the city, and the city shall maintain such service line and meter. (e) In new subdivisions, such as apartment or office complexes or shopping centers, the city • may, if the city manager deems it to be in the best interest of the city, install water meters at approximately the same time the water main or mains are installed in the project, provided: (1) The subdivider or developer so requests; (2) The subdivider or developer gives assurance in writing that the project will be built within a reasonable time; (3) The subdivider or developer designates on a plat the desired location of any main or mains, service lines and meters; and (4) The subdivider or developer installs at his expense any required mains and service lines in accordance with city standards. The charge for a water connection for a five -eighths -inch meter provided, installed and set by the city under this subsection shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00). If the applicant desires a larger service and meter than the foregoing, he shall be furnished an estimate of the cost of providing such service and shall execute such water contract as may be required by the city manager. The subdivider or developer or a successor to either shall retain title to, and agree in writing to remain responsible for maintenance, repair and replacement of, any mains and service lines installed under this subsection. Any meters installed under this subsection shall be the property of the city, and the city shall maintain such meters. 0 Page 5 of 8