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ORDINANCE 0-03-1406
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3A and' 3C AND SECTION 4A OF THE
WATER AND SEWER POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE RELATED TO THE PROCEDURES AND FEE STRUCTURE OF
FIRE HYDRANT METERS 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 after construction is completed for a period of up to six (6)
months, for the purpose of serving as a "temporary irrigation system" for
the project; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to establish a procedure and fee structure for the 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 six (6)
months. A customer may submit a written request to the Public Works
Department for use of a fire hydrant meter for a period longer than six (6)
months, subject to City Manager approval.
The minimum bill for the water usage for the 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 brin~ing the meter to the City Hall or
Public Works Service Center by the 201 of the month for reading. The
customer is required to use a proper fire hydrant wrench for operation of
the fire hydrant.
Sec. 2.
Sec. 3.
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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 for the provisions of this policy.
THAT Section 3C of the Water and Sewer Policy and Procedure Manual
of the City of Colleyville, Texas, which is "Appendix An to Chapter 11 of
the Colleyville Code be amended to read as follows:
In the event the meter is not delivered to the City for reading, a penalty
fee would be imposed as follows:
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
15t missed reading
2nd missed reading
3rd missed reading
After the third missed reading, the security deposit will be forfeited and
the City of Colleyville will revoke the use of the fire hydrant meter.
THAT Section 4A of the Water and Sewer Policy and Procedure Manual
of the City of Colleyville, Texas, which is "Appendix An to Chapter 11 of
the Colleyville Code be amended to read as follows:
The use of a connection for a permanent or semi-permanent irrigation
system shall be prohibited. A connection used for surface piping shall be
limited to day use only. When a meter is connected when not in use, the
meter will be removed from the fire hydrant and the security deposit will
be forfeited.
Any evidence of tampering or damage to the meter shall be documented
at the time of reading and the meter shall be kept for repair. The
customer shall be required to remit an additional security deposit of
$750.00 for the use of another meter.
This deposit will be applied to the repair of the damaged meter. Upon
completion of repair, the remaining monies will be applied to the account,
if needed. If there is no outstanding balance on the account, the monies
shall be remitted to the customer.
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Sec. 4.
THAT this ordinance will become effective six (6) months from the date
of City Council approval for current customers and effective immediately
for new customers.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the
~ ItPL day Of~ 2003.
The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the
/7~ day of ~ 2003.
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
ATTEST:
1r1~~6-ku
'f~ORM AND LEGALITY:
Ross 1. Foster
City Attorney