WATER SERVICE CONTRACT

KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This contract is made and executed by and between the municipal government of Larena, province of Siquijor, hereinafter called the FIRST PARTY, and the SECOND PARTY.

That the FIRST PARTY is operating a water system known as the Larena Waterworks System.

That the SECOND PARTY is a water consumer served under the operation of the Larena Waterworks System and classified herein as Residential/Commercial water consumer per Ordinance No. 08, series of 2020 of the Municipality of Larena, province of Siquijor.

1. Water Meter Provision

The SECOND PARTY shall use a water meter provided by the FIRST PARTY upon payment of a water meter fee during application. If no meter is available, the applicant shall provide their own meter.

2. Monthly Consumption Fee

The SECOND PARTY shall pay to the FIRST PARTY a monthly fee based on the established schedule for Commercial and Residential classifications.

3. Rate Adjustments

The rate shall begin to accrue upon installation of water service connection and is subject to change as the FIRST PARTY may require by resolution or ordinance.

4. Meter Replacement Responsibility

The SECOND PARTY must replace a lost or damaged water meter within one month. Failure to do so will result in service disconnection and forfeiture of the meter fee.

5. Access for Maintenance

The SECOND PARTY shall allow authorized personnel to enter premises for official duties related to water service.

6. Conditions for Disconnection

The FIRST PARTY reserves the right to disconnect service for repairs, non-payment, fraudulent practices, or lack of maintenance.

Full ordinance provisions of Ordinance No. 08, series of 2020, form part of this contract.