Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE FOUR - UTILITIES, CHAPTER 1040 - WATER, SECTION 1040.06 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED "WATER WELLS PROHIBITED WHERE MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE AVAILABLE; EXCEPTIONS"
Brief Description: This amendment will clarify that where City of Hudson water is or becomes available property owner will be required to use City water exclusively for potable water supply, unless a well is already in use. Exceptions for other (non-potable uses) will be permitted with conditions.
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Legislative History
91-48, Passed 7-1-91
74-33, Passed 4-29-74
Purpose & Explanation
The City has extended water service and intends to continue improving access to municipal water by extending supply lines throughout the municipality to unserved areas. To that end, this section of the code should be revised to make it clear that property owners with existing potable well water need not tap into city water unless their well fails. No new wells for potable water will be permitted.
Additionally, well water for non-potable uses may be approved by the City Manager provided the property owner complies with the prohibition of cross-connection, and backflow preventer is installed pursuant to Codified Ord. section 1040.12, to ensure the integrity of the City water supply.
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 #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends approving this amendment to clarify the existing ordinance.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
John Kolesar, City Solicitor
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