Impact
WARD: All Wards
COMMITTEE: Public Works
$ IMPACT: None
Title
Approval of Ordinance 2016-12 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 102, Article I, Section 102-5: Authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing service generally; nonrefundable service connection charges.
Body
ISSUE: Recommendation to update Section 102-5 to allow the Public Works and Finance departments to promulgate rules and regulations governing service with the approval of Council and to suggest nonrefundable service connection charges.
BACKGROUND: Ordinance 102-5 describes the responsibilities of a now non-existent committee of council that pre-dates 1977. This committee which no longer operates once managed all utility service in the city, including departmental procedures, determination of fees, and collection of funds. Since this committee does not and has not existed for some time, City staff carries out many of the responsibilities described and brings recommendations to Council for approval. The ordinance amendment proposed codifies the role of Public Works and Finance staff in managing the City's utilities services and recommending action to Council.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Staff recommends approval.