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Committee backs ordinance changes renaming infrastructure terms, expanding shutoff fee authority and tightening backflow enforcement
Summary
Public Works asked the committee to recommend city council approval of ordinance amendments replacing certain gendered and technical terms (e.g., 'manhole' to 'maintenance hole'), renaming 'curb stop' to 'water service shutoff valve,' broadening when shutoff fees may be charged, and strengthening cross‑connection control enforcement.
The Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted to recommend city council approval of ordinance amendments that revise water service terminology, broaden shutoff fee authority and update cross‑connection and backflow enforcement language.
Annika Bankston, director of water treatment and distribution services, said the proposed changes fall…
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