Ordinances-2015-368 - Chapter 90

CITY OF TIFFIN ORDINANCE NO. 2015-368 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, CHAPTER 90, WATER SERVICE SYSTEM, TO REQUIRE CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, REPAIR SERVICE LINES, AND ABANDONMENT OF WELLS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa: Section I. Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is to preserve and improve the safety, health, welfare, comfort and convenience of its residents by amending Section 90.03, Code of Ordinances, to require connection to the public water system; amending Section 90.12 to require prompt repair of water service pipe and allow for the turning off of water; and amending Section 90.19 to require connection to the public water system and abandonment of existing private wells in compliance with state law. Section II. Amendment: Sections 90.03, 90.12 and 90.19 of Chapter 90 are hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 90 WATER SERVICE SYSTEM 90.03 MANDATORY CONNECTIONS. All residences and business establishments within the City limits, intended or used for human habitation, occupancy or use shall be connected to the public water system, if a City water main abuts the property line by either right-of-way or easement. In case the owners of the property shall fail to make the connections required in the manner and within the time fixed by the City Council, the City Council may cause the same to be made and the costs and expenses thereof assessed against the serviced property. 90.12 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. When any portion of the water service pipe which is the responsibility of the property owner becomes defective or creates a nuisance and the owner fails to correct such defect or nuisance the City may do so and assess the costs thereof to the property. Any leak or other defect in the service line shall be promptly repaired by the owner. If not repaired promptly, the water may, after written notice to the owner, be turned off by the City until such repairs have been made. 90.19 WELLS PROHIBITED: EXCEPTIONS. Privately owned and maintained wells inside the City are prohibited if a City water main abuts the property line by either right-of-way or easement. The City may require owners of existing private wells to connect to a city owned distribution water main if a City water main abuts the property line by either right-of-way or easement. Such connection shall be made within ninety (90) calendar days after official notice to