City of Madison - File #: 04161

• File #: 04161
• Version: 1
• Name: water meter pits
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/12/2006
• In control: WATER UTILITY BOARD
• On agenda: 9/19/2006
• Final action: 9/19/2006
• Enactment date: 10/6/2006
• Enactment #: ORD-06-00135
• Title: Amending Section 13.06 of the Madison General Ordinances to clarify that the maintenance of water meter pits is the responsibility of the property owner and amending Section 13.22 of the Madison General Ordinances to increase the minimum fine for violations of Chapter 13 from $25 to $50.
• Sponsors: Lauren Cnare

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/19/2006	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt	Pass
9/14/2006	1	Finance Dept/Approval Group	Approved Fiscal Note By The Comptroller's Office (AFTER CC INTRO)
8/15/2006	1	WATER UTILITY BOARD	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER	Pass
8/3/2006	1	WATER UTILITY BOARD	Fiscal Note Required / Approval
8/1/2006	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Refer
7/12/2006	1	Attorney's Office/Approval Group	Approved As To Form
7/12/2006	1	Attorney's Office	Fiscal Note Required / Approval
7/12/2006	1	Finance Dept/Approval Group	Fiscal Note Pending
7/12/2006	1	Attorney's Office	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note
Minimal increase in General Fund revenues.
Title
Amending Section 13.06 of the Madison General Ordinances to clarify that the maintenance of water meter pits is the responsibility of the property owner and amending Section 13.22 of the Madison General Ordinances to increase the minimum fine for violations of Chapter 13 from $25 to $50.
Body
DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: The proposal establishes regulations for the construction and maintenance of water meter pits. Water meter pits are owned by the real estate property owner. The purpose of this proposal is to ensure that water meter pits are safe to enter by utility employees.

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The Common Council of the City of Madison do hereby ordain as follows:

1. Section 13.06 entitled "Access to Premises" of the Madison General Ordinances is amended to read as follows:

"13.06 ACCESS TO PREMISES AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER METER PITS.
(1) Access to Premises.
The General Manager of the Water Utility and persons under the General Manager's direction shall have free access at all reasonable hours to any premises supplied with City water for the purpose of inspecting and examining the water service appliances. No person, firm, corporation or other entity shall prevent, delay or interfere with a City employee while he or she is engaged in the performance of duty pursuant to this section.
(2) Maintenance of Water Meter Pits.
a. Water meter pits are the responsibility of the owner or operator of the property and the owner or operator bears the responsibility for all required pit maintenance and repairs. Water meter pits shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition and shall be free from leaks or standing water. Water meter pits shall be maintained in a manner that provides for adequate accessibility, security, safety and for protection against freezing and flooding for the meter. No plants, landscaping or other physi...