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(c) For larger connections, the amount to be charged shall be fixed by the Village Engineer based upon the estimated cost of installing the service. (d) The Village shall install, or have installed, all service connections from the water main to the property line. Payment for service connections must be made before the work is started. (3) For turning on water where service has been turned off for violation of any provision of this Ordinance, a service charge of $ 5.00 will be made. If turned on after normal working hours, the charge shall be $10.00 . The foregoing sums may be changed by the Village Council by resolution. SECTION 20. Damage to Shut Off Box. Before any grading or excavation is started, the water shut off box shall be located and checked for damage by the Utilities Department at the time connection permit is issued. If the shut off box cannot be lo- cated or is found bent or in a damaged condition, the Plumbing Inspector is to be called at once. The contractor assumes all responsibility for damage to shut off boxes unless the Utilities Department certifies that damage existed before excavation or grading started. SECTION 21. Time for Connections. If, from any cause, the plumber or contractor laying the service pipe should fail to have the connection made at the time specified in his application, notice must be given the Utilities Department fixing another day on which he wishes to make connection. The notice must be given at least two days previous to the excavation for laying of the service pipe, and the connection must be made before 4:30 P.M., except in special cases and then the work shall be done only upon a written order from the Utilities Department. SECTION 22. Property Assessments. The permit fee for water main tapping shall be paid for each connection in the amount specified in Section 19 above. In addition thereto, before any permit shall be issued, the following conditions shall be complied with: (1) No permit shall be issued to tap or connect with any water main of the Village directly or indirectly from any lot or tract of land unless: (a) Such lot or tract of land has been assessed for the cost of construction of the water main with which the connection is made, or