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File #: 13-76    Version: Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 4/24/2013 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/19/2013 Final action: 6/19/2013
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WATER SPRINKLER METERS. Executive Summary: Council asked staff to look into the current costs related to sprinkler meters and ways to make it more cost effective. Council agreed with staff's recommendation to reduce the monthly availability by 50% and eliminate the labor, parts and materials charges. Customers will still pay the cost of the meter.
Sponsors: William A. Currin
Indexes: Finance - Utilities
Attachments: 1. Sprinkling Meter Diagram, 2. Sprinkler Meter Background Options and Recommendations, 3. Ordinance No. 13-76
Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WATER SPRINKLER METERS.
Executive Summary:   Council asked staff to look into the current costs related to sprinkler meters and ways to make it more cost effective.  Council agreed with staff's recommendation to reduce the monthly availability by 50% and eliminate the labor, parts and materials charges.  Customers will still pay the cost of the meter.
Body
Legislative History
Section 1040.05 of the Codified Ordinances allows for the charge of labor and materials to install water connections.
Purpose & Explanation
Please see the attached document titled: Sprinkler Meter Background, Options and Recommendations.  The separate document is required since data tables do not print properly within the Legistar program.
Timing Considerations
This Ordinance will require three readings and a public hearing as it involves utility charges.
 
Fiscal Impact
        Currently Budgeted
        Supplemental Appropriation Required
X        Appropriation Not Required.
 
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends Council approve the changes to the water sprinkler meter charges.
Submitted by,
Jeff Knoblauch, Finance Director
Scott N. Schroyer, Asst. City Manager
Anthony J. Bales, City Manager