Title
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 1040.081 IN THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES, TO REQUIRE NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO UTILIZE CITY WATER SERVICES, AND PROVIDING CITY COUNCIL FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL.
Brief Description: Ordinance to be added to the code establishing that all new development will be required to utilize city water unless Council votes to exempt that development
Body
Legislative History
Chapter 1040 sets forth ordinances applicable to municipal water. 1207.11 also touches on public utilities and in the future will reference the applicable code section in Chapter 1040. The exemption granted by 1207.11 for individual lots existing prior to January 2000 with access to Hudson City Water lines located more than 400 feet from the lot will remain.
Purpose & Explanation
Council desires to establish a “right of first refusal” for city water to be required in any new development.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council established a “right of first refusal” for city water to be required in any new development.
Submitted by,
Thomas Sheridan, City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
John Kolesar, City Solicitor