Water Hydrant Rental Agreement

**PLEASE SPEAK TO STAFF AT PUBLIC WORKS ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT STATUS BEFORE FILLING THIS FORM OUT.** Before a hydrant can be rented, we require a $200.00 deposit to be paid for these scenarios: 1) for all new customers; 2) current customers with delinquent accounts, whose delinquent bills must also be paid in full; and 3) current customers who haven’t rented a hydrant for 3 or more years. This deposit amount will be applied to your bill amount once the hydrant is returned. If the deposit paid is more than the bill amount, a refund will be issued from the Finance Department.

Water Hydrant Rental Rates:

Daily rental rate: $7.10 per day – 2023 rate. Water consumption cost: $2.18 per cc ft – 2023 rate. Late fee: $50.00 per day. Additional fees may be applied.

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Have you spoken to staff at Public Works today before filling out this form?

Yes

**PLEASE DO NOT FILL THIS FORM OUT BEFORE SPEAKING TO STAFF AT PUBLIC WORKS.** You can contact them at (509) 575-6154 during normal business hours.

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Name of City of Yakima staff you spoke to before filling out this form today:

Today's Date:(Required)

CURRENT EXISTING CUSTOMER

If you are a current customer in our system, please select your business/customer name from this list. If your info is not there, fill out the required fields below and your info will be added for next time. Also, if your contact info on your last billing was incorrect, fill out the fields below to provide the correct info.

CUSTOMER NAME & ACCOUNT NUMBER(Required)

Please select your business name. By selecting this field and not filling out the info below for your account info you are saying that all of your contact info we have on file is current and accurate. If you need to update any of your info, please also fill out those fields below.

Applicant Name:(Required)

First Last

Person who is on site to rent hydrant.

Applicant Phone Number:(Required)

Customer Drivers' License Photo(Required)

Max. file size: 63 MB.

Please take a photo of your ID and attach here.

NEW CUSTOMER INFO

If you are a new customer without an existing account number, or if you are an existing customer and your account name and number aren’t on the list above, fill out the fields below. Your account will be added to the list above for next time.

NEW CUSTOMER – Organization/Company Name

Business Name

Name of business, if applicable and if it’s different than the customer name.

Applicant Name:

First Last

Person who is on site to rent hydrant.

Customer ID: Tax ID number, UBI number, or Drivers' License Number – REQUIRED

Enter your tax ID number, UBI number, or government issued ID number such as a driver’s license.

Customer Phone Number:

If it’s different than the applicant phone number provided above.

Email Address:

Entering your email will send you a copy of this form and your bill once the hydrant is returned and your account is billed.

Mailing Address:

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Street Address:

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

If different from mailing address.

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Customer Account Number:

Account number will be provided by City of Yakima staff if you don’t know it. Account numbers are 6 digits long and start with a 6 or 7. If you are not on site at a City of Yakima facility, call the Water Dept. at 509-575-6154 or Utility Services at 509-575-6080 for your account number.

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Customer Account Number:

Account number will be provided by City of Yakima staff if you don’t know it. If you are not on site at a City of Yakima facility, call the Water Dept. at 509-575-6154 or Utility Services at 509-575-6080 for your account number.

DEPOSIT

**PLEASE ONLY SELECT YES IF YOU HAVE OR ARE REQUIRED TO PAY A DEPOSIT AT PUBLIC WORKS **FOR THE HYDRANT YOU’RE RENTING TODAY** AND THEY GAVE YOU THE RECEIPT NUMBER FOR THAT PAYMENT.** DO NOT SELECT YES IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID A DEPOSIT FOR A PREVIOUS HYDRANT RENTAL.

Deposit Paid:(Required)

Yes

If you don’t know if you are required to pay a deposit today or if your account is delinquent, please contact City of Yakima water dept. at 509-575-6154 or Utility Services at 509-575-6080 for those inquiries. All new customers, any customers with delinquent amounts owing on their existing account, and customers who have an existing account but haven’t rented a hydrant in 3 or more years will be required to pay a $200.00 deposit. All delinquent amounts must also be paid before a new hydrant will be rented. This deposit amount will be applied to your bill amount once the hydrant is returned.

Deposit Receipt #:

Receipt number will be provided by Public Works Admin staff after payment is received each time you have to pay a deposit.

Hydrant Use Location:(Required)

List location/s hydrant will be used at.

Reason for Rental:(Required)

Car Wash

Construction

Dust Control

Other

RENTAL AGREEMENT(Required)

I agree to the rental agreement terms below and confirm the information provided is correct.

I. The hydrant meter assembly must be utilized to measure all water dispensed from fire hydrant.
2. The hydrant meter assembly and accessories must be returned in good serviceable condition.
3. Water meter assemblies shall not be rented for more than 30 consecutive days (day I is first day of rental). Water meter assemblies shall be returned to the Water/ Irrigation Division for a read and inspection at the end of the rental period. A late fee of $50.00 per day will be assessed for water meter assemblies kept longer than 30 days per Y MC 7.68.25 1.
4. Payment will be made by the applicant/company for all water dispensed and rental dates listed on Hydrant Meter Rental Agreement.
5. If the hydrant meter assembly is lost, broken, or altered by the applicant, the applicant shall be responsible for the necessary repairs or charges for replacement of the meter, meter fittings, accessories or sign.
6. If the hydrant meter is stolen or lost, please contact the Water/ Irrigation Division at 575-6154 by the next business day.
7. Only City Personnel are authorized to make any modifications, adjustments, or repairs to the hydrant meter assembly or hydrant. For any malfunctions return the assembly to the City of Yakima Water/Irrigation Division at 2301 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima.
8. The Permitted Fire Hydrant Use sign must be clearly visible on the fire hydrant.
9. If left unattended, the meter will be removed by the Water/ Irrigation Division. If the meter is kept more than ten (I0) days after the Date of Return listed above, the Water/ Irrigation Division may remove the meter (including the sign) and charge the applicant the cost of removal, including labor and time spent costs in addition to the late fee and any other costs associated with this Agreement.
I0. Prior to using a City fire hydrant, please inform the Fire Department 248-2 103 of the location and day(s) for use.
11. Upon return of the Hydrant Meter Assembly a meter read will be recorded and the assembly assessed for damage. A billing statement will be sent by the Finance Division to the mailing address listed above. If you have any questions or require assistance please contact the City of Yakima Water/ Irrigation Division at 575-6154.
12. If the meter is not returned within fifteen (15) days of the end of this rental agreement, the City may enter the property on which the meter is located and repossess the meter with no notice, or enter the property on which the applicant is located and repossess the meter. In the event the meter is not located as indicated in this agreement, the City may charge the applicant with theft.

Signature(Required)

City of Yakima

Water Hydrant Rental Agreement