HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9108Resolution No. 9108
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto
Amending City of Palo Alto Utilities Rule and
RegUlation 21 (Special Water Utility Regulation)
Governing the Installation of Certain
Backflow Prevention Devices in the Public Right-of-Way
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
the Council of the City of Palo Alto may by resolution amend Rule and Regulation 21
(Special Water Utility Regulation) governing the temporary installation of certain
backtlow prevention devices in the Public Right-of-Way;
WHEREAS, California Department of Health regulations governing backtlow
prevention devices require the completion of all components of the City's Cross
Connection Control Program, including device testing and certification, by December 12,
2010;
WHEREAS, permitting the temporary installation of backtlow prevention
devices within the Public-Right-Of-Way at certain locations within the California and
'University Avenue Business Districts is needed to ensure compliance with California
Department of Health regulations and the protection of the City's potable water supply;
and
WHEREAS, clarification and reorganization of the City's Cross-Connection
Control Program requirements as outlined in Rule and Regulation 21 will further ensure
compliance with California Department of Health regulations and the protection of the
City's potable water supply.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby
RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rule and Regulation 21 (Special Water Utility Regulation) is hereby amended to
read as set forth in the amended Rule and Regulation 21 attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and incorporated herein by reference. , The foregoing Rule and Regulation, as amended,
shall become effective on October 18, 2010 Except as specifically amended by this
resolution, all existing rules and regulations shall remain in full force and effect.
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