HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances (O-07-1650)-01/08/2007ORDINANCE 0-07-1650
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER AND SEWER POLICY AND
PROCEDURES MANUAL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE RELATIVE TO FIRE
HYDRANT METER USE AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the purpose of the fire hydrant meter is to provide for the temporary use of
large volumes of water necessary for utility and street construction; and
WHEREAS, in some cases, the temporary use of the fire hydrant meter has been
extended significantly after construction in violation of the letter and spirit
of City policy which prohibits the permanent or semi-permanent use of
such meters; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reaffirms its policy that fire hydrant meters shall not be
used on either a permanent or semi-permanent basis; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to revise the City's policy and procedures for the
use of fire hydrant meters within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
', Sec. 1. THAT Section 3A of the Water and Sewer Policy and Procedure Manual of
the City of Colleyville, Texas, which is "Appendix A" to Chapter 11 of the
Colleyville Code, be amended to read as follows:
Rates for fire hydrant meters
The use of fire hydrant meters shall only be used within the Colleyville city
limits. The use of the fire hydrant meters shall be limited to a period of no
more than ninety (90) cumulative calendar days. Under special
conditions, a customer may submit a written request to the Public Works
Department for use of a fire hydrant meter for a period longer than ninety
(90) cumulative calendar days subject to Public Works Director approval.
In considering special condition(s), the Public Works Director shall not
consider requests which may relieve aself-created or personal hardship,
failure of performance by a contractor, nor for financial reasons. In
considering the customer request, the Public Works Director shall solicit
the recommendation by the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal in consideration of
the request. Further, the Public Works Director shall consider alternative
means available to the customer; providing a continued use of the meter if
required. If special condition(s) are approved by the Public Works
Director, in no case shall the meter be used for more than an additional
thirty (30) calendar days. The Public Works Director shall provide a
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written ruling within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the customer's
written request.
In the event a.request for special condition(s) is denied by the Public
Works Director, customer shall, within fourteen (14) calendar days, make
written appeal to the City Manager of the Public Works Director's decision.
The City Manager shall render a written decision within thirty (30) working
days of receipt of the customer's appeal. Such decision by the City
Manager shall be final and not appealable to the City Council.
For purposes of this ordinance, written communication shall be considered
that deposited with the United States Postal Service for delivery.
The user must submit in writing, the location of where the meter will be
used and such meter shall be used exclusively at the location on record
with the City. For purposes of this ordinance, the use of a meter shall be
allowed cumulatively for only one location within an individual subdivision
and or development.
For a period of ninety (90) cumulative calendar days after a meter is
returned and read by the City, a user shall not be permitted to check out
another meter for use at the same designated location, as defined herein.
The minimum bill for the water usage for a fire hydrant meter is $60.00 for
the first 20,000 gallons of water used.
The customer shall be in possession of and responsible for the meter.
The customer will be responsible for bringing the meter to the City Hall or
Public Works Service Center by the 20th of the month for reading. The
customer is required to use a proper fire hydrant wrench for operation of
the fire hydrant. The customer shall be responsible for any damage and
repair, as reasonably determined by the City, to the fire hydrant by the use
of a temporary water meter.
The customer will be required to provide for any backflow device
necessary to meet the current City ordinance for protection of the City's
drinking water supply.
The City of Colleyville, Tarrant County and Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) shall be exempt from the provisions of this policy.
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Sec. 2. THAT this ordinance will become effective immediately upon approval of
the City Council.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
!, The first reading and ublic hearing being conducted on the ~ day of
~' ~~»-,/~.a 2007.
!~ ', The s cond reading and public hearing being conducted on the day of
2008.
ATTEST: ~ CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Cynthia Singleton, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Matthew C. G. Boyle
City Attorney
David Kelly
Mayor