HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_06-21_5/13/2021ORDINANCE NO.06-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 50. NATURAL
RESOURCE PROTECTION. AT ARTICLE VI. WATER PROTECTION
AND CONSERVATION. SECTION 50-186. CROSS CONNECTION AND
BACKFLOW PREVENTION. TO ALLOW REVISIONS TO THE
VILLAGE CROSS CONNECTION AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION
POLICY BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY
OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 50. NATURAL
RESOURCE PROTECTION. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND
EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village established a Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Policy
as part of Ordinance No. 411 on August 23, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council seeks to revise the cross connection and backflow
prevention policy from time to time by resolution to reflect changes to the law, best practices, and
other purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Chapter 50. Natural Resource Protection. of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta is hereby amended at Article VI. Water Protection and Conservation. by
amending Section 50-186. Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention. to provide for the
amendment of the cross connection and backflow prevention policy as necessary by resolution of
the Village Council; providing that Section 50-186 shall hereafter read as follows:
Sec. 50-186. — Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention.
All potable and irrigation water service distribution and plumbing systems shall
meet the requirements of the village cross connection and backflow prevention policy
attached to Ordinance No. 411 as exhibit A, as amended from time to time as necessary
by resolution of the Village Council which is on file in the village clerk's office, as fully
as if set &Tth in this '*' ' . When a conflict exists between a requirement set forth in the
village cross connection and backflow prevention policy and the adopted plumbing code
of an affected governmental agency, the more stringent requirement shall be adhered to.
Section 2: Each and every other section and subsection of Chapter 50. Natural
Resource Protection. shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted.
Section 3: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same
are hereby repealed.
Section 4: Should any Section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof,
any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 5: Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance.
Section 6: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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ORDINANCE
Date
06-21
5-13-2021
Upon Second Reading
Motion Council Member Molly Young
Second Council
Member
Bruce Prince
FOR
AGAINST
ABSENT
CONFLICT
Mayor Frank D'Ambra,lll
❑x
0
Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone
Ox
❑
F
Council Member Laurie Brandon
❑
F
iF
Council Member Molly Young
Zx
Council Member Bruce Prince
Rx
0
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
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ATTEST:
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk