Ordinances-2015-368 - Chapter 90

do so. The owner of the property on which the well or water system is located shall cause all service lines that furnish water to a residence from the well to be permanently cut off. The existing private well may continue to be used for purposes that do not include providing water to the residence, provided that it is not connected by any means to the City water system, and no water from the well is allowed to enter the City sanitary sewer system. However, if required, the existing well must be abandoned as required by state law. New wells may be sunk if the Council certifies to a property owner that the City is not prepared to provide water service within a reasonable time after the application is made for the service. A property owner may petition the Council for approval of a well constructed and used for non-potable purposes, and the Council may grant such an exception if it finds the well is not intended for residential or commercial use and it is otherwise in the best interest of the City to grant such an exception. The City shall refer all applications for such exceptions to the City Engineer for review and comment. The property owner shall remain liable for meeting all other applicable State and County regulations and laws governing the location and operation of wells. Section III. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section IV. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section V. When Effective. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and posting as provided by law. On the 11th day of February 2015, at a regular/special meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 2015-368, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Kahler: Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton Nays: NONE Four members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2015-368, was read the first time, discussed, and placed on record. On the 25 day of February 2015, at a regular/special meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Upton introduced Ordinance No. 2015-368, and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Ryan. Ayes: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan Nays: None