Explanation
This ordinance enacts a new chapter of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 1119, “Lead Service Line Replacement Program,” to establish the Lead Service Line Replacement Program; to declare lead service lines in the public water systems to be a public nuisance; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to implement the Lead Service Line Replacement Program to replace lead or galvanized steel water lines in its distribution system whether they are publicly or privately owned. This ordinance also authorizes the amendment of Section 1101.03 of the Columbus City Codes to clarify that water service termination related to the Lead Service Line Replacement Program will be pursuant to Chapter 1119.
Fiscal Impact: There is no direct fiscal impact from this legislation. Implementation of the Lead Service Line Replacement Program authorized by this legislation will be authorized by future ordinances which will appropriate necessary funds. It is estimated that the Lead Service Line Replacement Program will cost approximately $1.2 billion over the next 13 years.
Title
To enact Chapter 1119 of the Columbus City Codes to establish the Lead Service Line Replacement Program; to declare lead service lines in the public water systems to be a public nuisance; to amend section 1101.03 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to implement the Lead Service Line Replacement Program to replace lead and galvanized steel water lines in the City distribution system.
Body
WHEREAS, under the authority provided in the Ohio Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the City of Columbus Charter, the City provides drinking water through its service lines and can permit and install water connections; and
WHEREAS, the City’s public water system is subject to regulation by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency; and
WHEREAS, the United States Enviro...
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