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Consider approving an Ordinance that amends Section 22-2-1-202, Article 22-2-1, Division 22-2, Chapter 22, Utilities, Lawton City Code, 2015, by clarifying the language that every building and structure meant for human habitation shall be connected to the public water and shall have an active water account, providing for severability, establishing an effective date, and allowing for floor amendments.
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INITIATOR: Charlotte Brown, Community Services Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Charlotte Brown, Community Services Director
BACKGROUND: While reviewing code, staff determined that the existing language in this Section was not clear. With the revision of the Section, it will require all buildings and structures meant for human habitation to be connected to the water treated by the City and have an active water account when located within 200 feet of the public water main. The revision was done to make it easier for the citizens to understand and to be transparent in accordance the True North Culture Statement that the City of Lawton will be transparent for all citizens.
EXHIBIT: Ordinance No. 23-____
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FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Ordinance No. 23-____, waive the reading of the ordinance and read the title only.