HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1993-094 Backflow / Zurn-WilkinsRESOLUTION NO. R-93-94
A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of Zurn/Wilkins Backflow
Protection Devices without calling for bids.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima Water Division requires
that Backflow Protection Devices and associated equipment be
installed on new potable water water services connected to
identified backflow hazards; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima Water Division currently
uses Zurn/Wilkins Backflow Protection Devices and related
equipment exclusively; and
WHEREAS, said Backflow Protection Devices and related
equipment are available from a sole source, Mechanical Agents,
Incorporated, and no purpose would be served through the bidding
process, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The purchase by the City of Zurn/Wilkins Backflow
Protection Devices with associated equipment from Mechanical
Agents, Incorporated, is hereby authorized without calling for
bids
7th September
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of
1993.
ATTEST
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City Clerk
Mayor
7.68.260 Charges for premises supplied
through more than one meter.
Where an individual consumer is supplied with water
through more than one metered service. charges shall be
computed separately for each individual meter. (Ord. B-
606 § 35. 1944).
7.68.265 Charges for more than ooe premises
supplied through one meter.
Where more than one individual consumer is supplied
with water through one meter. the individual who applies
for service shall be responsible for all charges and the bill
shall be computed as though there were a separate me-
tered service for each individual consumer and each used
an equal quantity of water consumed. provided. that only
one ready -to -serve charge shall be made for each such
single -meter installation. There shall be no deductions for
vacant premises. For purposes of this section. each one
family dwelling unit and each dwelling unit in a two
family dwelling or a in a multiple dwelling. shall consti-
tute one individual consumer. Further. for purposes of
this section. each separate mobile home site within a
mobik home court. park or other mobile home complex
shall constitute one individual consumer. provided. an
automobile trailer court rather than each separate trailer
site therein. shall constitute an individual consumer for
purposes of this section. (Ord. 1556 § 4. 1973: Ord. B-
696. 1946: Ord. B-606 § 35-1. 1944).
Fire services.
fire service connections between water mains and
property lines shall be installed and maintained by the
water department at the expense of the owner or occupant
of the premises served. and shall be the property of the
city of Yakima.
At the time of making application for such services the
applicant shall file with the water department detailed
plans showing all piping installed or to be installed for
fire protections. all fire gates. automatic sprinklers and all
other outlets. gates or appurtenances. An alarm system
shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 10.03,
"Private Fire Alarm System Connection and Monitoring,"
of the city of Yakima Municipal Code. in conjunction
with each single source fire protection system, and each
fine service connection shall have a gate valve with an
adequate valve box and check valve with appurtenances
designed to prevent backflow into the municipal water
system of a type approved by the water superintendent.
which approval shall consist of the filing with the
Yakima city clerk of written specifications for, or other
written detailed description of. check valves and appurte-
nances approved by the water superintendent as meeting
the requirements of this section. and which shall further
comply with requirements of WAC Chapter 248.54. All
multiple source fire protection systems shall have a main
check valve with a standard live -eighths inch by three-
fourths inch bypass meter housed in a vault.
Upon receipt of such application, the superintendent
of the water department shall fax the charge to be made
for the installation of such service taking into consider-
ation length and size of pipe, condition of street and
sidewalk. all relative to character of service, and such
charge shall be paid by applicant before such installation
shall be made.
Fire service connections shall not be used for com-
bined fire protection and commercial purposes where
separate service connections can be installed. In no case
shall any tap be made upon. or any tank be connected
with. any pipe used for fire protection unless a meter
shall be installed thereon. The use of water through a fire
service connection for any purpose other than the extin-
guishing of a fire on the premises is prohibited unless a
meter is installed to measure all water so used. (Ord.
2520 § 1. 1981: Ord. 2427 § 1, 1980: Ord. 472. 1963:
Ord. B-606 § 38. 1944).
7.68.280 Fire service inspection.
The domestic water division or utility accounting
division shall inspect all fire service connections with
piping. valves and other appurtenances thereto. and the
premises served thereby. at regular intervals and as often
as found necessary. The inspector shall keep a record of
all inspections made. Should an inspector fmd that water
is used through a fire service for any purpose other than
the extinguishing of fire upon the premises. the owner or
occupant will be given notice to discontinue such use. If
such use is not discontinued within ten days from such
notice being given. water service to the premises shall be
discontinued until such time as the owner or occupant
complies with the requirement of such notice. No charge
will be made for water used in extinguishing fire. (Ord.
982 § 8, 1967: Ord. 2026, 1957: Ord. B-606 § 39. 1944).
7.68.282 Fire service charges.
The monthly charge for each active fire service shall
be as follows:
Size of Service Guide City Outside City
2" $ 3.57 $7.14
3" 4.75 9.50
4" including hydrant only 7.14 14.2E
6" including hydrant only 9.52 19.04
s" 14.28 28.56
10" 19.03 38.06