Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance revises Title 11 - Water, Sewer and Electricity Code of the Columbus City Code, 1959, in order to correct verbiage found in this section. Portions of Sections 1105.15 and 1105.19 currently reference the "Division of Power," but are hereby being corrected to state the "Division of Water." Two (2) existing sections of Section 1105 are being modified.
Fiscal Impact: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend Columbus City Code Sections 1105.15 and 1105.19 to correct the language to designate the Division of Water in those instances where the Division of Power is currently referenced as Section 1105 of City Code pertains to the Division of Water.
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance amends existing sections 1105.15 and 1105.19 of Columbus City Code so that references to the Division of Power are deleted, and are replaced by wording stating the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operations of the Department of Public Utilities to amend Sections 1105.15 and 1105.19 of the Columbus City Codes to correct certain references to the Division of Power; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That Title 11 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, be amended as follows:
1105.15 - Charge for extension of water mains.
(A)Contract Areas:
(1) All water main extensions in areas having contract with the city for water service shall be installed and paid for as specified in the contract.
(B) Noncontract Areas:
(1) All water main extensions in areas having no contract with the city for water service shall be installed and paid for by the developer, applicants or political subdivision requesting such service at no expense to the city, regardless of the size of water main installed or length of extension.
(2) The specifications and standards of construction for all water main extensions shall be approved by the Division of Power Water.
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