HomeMy WebLinkAbout972 amending 13.04 of the Municipal Code 04-22-2020ORDINANCE NO. 972
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
FIRESTONE, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE
FIRESTONE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Town of Firestone ("Town") does not have a Commissioner of Water;
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WHEREAS the duties set forth for the Commissioner of Water currently fall within the
purview of the Public Works Director; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to amend Chapter 13.04 to reflect its current operations; and
WHEREAS, the recent increase in Contractors theft of water from the Towns hydrants not
only results in a loss of resources, but poses a significant risk to the integrity of the Town's water
system and the public's health, safety and welfare when such theft occurs absent use of a backflow
prevention assembly; and
WHEREAS in light of the potential danger the Town desires to make theft of water from
the Towns hydrants a separate offense and impose a mandatory fine.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN
OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO
Section 1. Chapter 13.04 Water Department of the Firestone Municipal Code is re-
titled Water Facilities.
Section 2. Section 13.04.020, Board may appoint commissioner of water, of the
Firestone Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. Section 13.04.030, Inspection of mains and repairs -Notice required is
amended to read as follows:
All work done in the laying of service pipes and malting connections with the mains or
repairs thereto, shall be left open for inspection by the Town and notice shall be given at the time
such wont is completed and a reasonable given for inspection.
Section 4. Section 13.04.040, Commissioner of water to inspect —record to be
maintained, of the Firestone Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety.
Section 5. Section 13.040.050, Right of inspection, of the Firestone Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
The Town, shall have the right at all reasonable hours, to have full and free access to all
parts of premises and buildings where water is delivered or consumed, to examine the
water pipes and fixtures, to examine whether there is any unnecessary waste of water, and
as to the use made of the water, and upon demand, the owner, lessee, or occupant shall be
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INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN
FULL this 22th day of Anril
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ATTEST:
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TOWN OF F RESTON , COLORADO
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AS TO FORM:
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