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Public-safety chief says city will end hydrant-meter contractor program over safety and maintenance concerns
Summary
The public-safety chief told commissioners the city will discontinue its hydrant-meter program used by contractors because repeated meter installs are causing safety and maintenance problems and leaving meters in place during emergencies.
The city’s public-safety chief told the City Commission on April 21 that the city will discontinue a contractor hydrant-meter program because of recurring maintenance and safety concerns.
The chief said the program had required frequent rebuilding of hydrant connections and that leaving meters on hydrants has created safety issues, including the risk that fire crews might be unable to access hydrants during an emergency. “We’re gonna get rid of that program,” the chief said, adding the fire department can still access water by connecting to a hydrant or using department equipment when necessary.
The chief framed the change as a safety and maintenance decision and offered the information to the public; the commission did not take a formal vote on ending the program during the meeting.
No timetable for ending the program or transition details were given in the transcript; the chief said the change was intended to reduce repeated hydrant repairs and safety risks associated with leaving meters installed.
