HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-028 Domestic Water Service ORDINANCE NO. 94
AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utilities, amending Section
7 68 035 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and specifically
providing an alternative practice for domestic water service
connections in the City of Yakima.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima finds that there are competent contractors
available to perform the timely installation and construction of service pipes within
the City of Yakima, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is not prudent at this time to
add additional personnel to the City's workforce; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide these service pipes in a timely manner,
and it is in the best interests of the City of Yakima to amend the existing ordinance as
herein provided, now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1 Section 7 68 035 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"7 68 035 Service pipes laid by water department.
The installation of service pipes extending from the main to the
• meter inside of the curbline, together with the necessary labor and
materials for such construction, shall be made by the water division
Provided, however, that - - - - - - - = - - - - - - = • -
appers below, the Yakima Railroad Area, the installation of at ate
discretion of the water division superintendent, service pipes extending
from the main to the meter inside of the curbline may be made installed
by prig ate contractors according to water division approved plans and •
specification& .44 : . - o = - - - • • o - - = - - - - = -
dcsignec. This exemption shall expire on December 31, 1995. Provided
further, that all meters and /or fire service backflow prevention devices
shall be furnished and installed by the water division."
Section 2 This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its
passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the-'City Charter
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved 2 1 day of -'IM ,
1994
04i iStAA,4
ATTEST Mayor
City Clerk
JUN 24 94
Publication Date:
Effectik e Date: JUL Z if 4
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