The individual whose signature is affixed below, hereafter known as the Applicant, does hereby authorize the Department of Public Utilities, for the City of Chesapeake, to reinstate the water and sewer service to his and/or her property, and/or in the case of rental property, does hereby accept any and all responsibility for such turn-on. The Applicant further agrees to release and discharge said City of Chesapeake, Department of Public Utilities, from any and all liability for any and all damages to the property, including the inside and outside structure, as a result of water and/or sewer damages.
The Applicant further agrees that all water faucets and fixtures shall be turned off. If, at the time of the turn-on of water by the City, the meter indicates there is water flowing through the meter, the water will immediately be turned off. It is understood this action is necessary because water flowing through the meter indicates there is a faucet which is running or possibly a leaking or broken water pipe. The next turn-on will require that the Applicant be present at the property during the turn-on.
The Applicant has read this agreement and herewith affixes his or her signature below. This agreement having been instituted as a result of the Applicant’s inability to have someone present in the home at the time of the instatement or reinstatement of his or her water and sewer service. This document should only be completed after the applicant has completed application for water service with the Department of Public Utilities, for the City of Chesapeake.