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Page 1 of 17 INSTR#2019186910 OR BK 9999 PG 1855 10/31/2019 03:09 PM Rcpt 2104616 Rec:146.00 DS:0.00 IT:0.00 Nikki AlvarezSowles,Esq.,Pasco County Clerk&Comptroller ORDINANCE NO. 1386-19 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA CREATING A MASTER POTABLE WATER ORDINANCE, CREATING CHAPTER 55 OF THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, REPEALING ALL PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ORDINANCES RELATING TO POTABLE WATER; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY, REPEALER, f`f Y SEVERABILITY,INCLUSION INTO THE CODE,AND AN EFFECTIVE -1- DATE. WHEREAS , the City Council has authority to adopt this ordinance through general home rule powers pursuant to Article VIII of the 1968 Florida Constitution,and Chapters 166 and 163,Florida Statutes;and WHEREAS,the City Council has determined that it is in the City's interest to update the City's Code of Ordinances from time to time to assure.that the Code of Ordinances adequately meet the needs of the City;and WHEREAS,the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Zephyrhills to repeal all previously adopted Potable Water Ordinances, to create a new Chapter to be included in the Code of Ordinances dealing solely with subject of Potable Water within the City of Zephyrhills;and WHEREAS,the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Zephyrhills to re-organize and simplify the Potable Water Ordinances within the City of Zephyrhills;and WHEREAS,the City Council hereby finds and declares that this Ordinance is in the best interest of the public health,safety,and welfare,and that it advances a valid and important f.. i public purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills,Florida,as follows: SECTION 1. RECITALS. The Whereas Clauses above are true and accurate and are incorporated by reference and made part of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. CHAPTER 51:CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS POTABLE WATER ORDINANCE: 55.1 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Ordinance,the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. 1. ADMINISTRATOR.City of Zephyrhills's Utilities Director or his/her designee. 2. APPLICANT.A potential customer or authorized agent of a potential customer. 3. APPLICATION.The written instrument by which a developer or a customer applies for potable water service of any sort. i-- 4. 4. APPROVING AUTHORITY.The City Council or its designated representative. Lam' 5. AQUIFER.A groundwater bearing geologic formation,or formations,that contain enough saturated permeable material to yield significant quantities of water. 6. AT COST TO CITY.The City will furnish the installations and pay for same at current market price,and that the user will be charged for the item or items at the actual cost to the City plus an Administrative cost together with connection fees and any additional costs incurred by the City. 7. AUTHORIZED PERSON.The City Manager or any person properly designated by the City Manager.All other persons shall be deemed to be unauthorized persons. Record and Return to: City Clerk's Office -1_