A scheduled trial regarding alleged improper use of a city fire hydrant by the construction company at the former Alvamar golf course is expected to be continued from Thursday to a later date.

After the defendant in the municipal court case requested a trial, one was originally scheduled for Thursday, but a new date is expected to be set, according to City Prosecutor Elizabeth Hafoka. It was not clear which party requested the continuance.

The golf course — now called the Jayhawk Club — is being redeveloped by a group led by Lawrence businessman Thomas Fritzel and is an active construction site. A city-issued hydrant meter, which had been leased to DFC construction company for other purposes, was reportedly used to dispense 900,000 gallons of water into a pond.

An employee of DFC, Casey Stewart, was charged with removing a safety component of the hydrant meter. Removal of the safety component, a backflow preventer, is against city ordinance and carries a maximum fine of $500.

City Attorney Toni Wheeler previously told the Journal-World that the city collected the hydrant attachment and that DFC was billed about $5,150 for the water, which has been paid in full.