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Council gives first read to two ordinances raising standby charges and allowing fines for utility-line strikes
Summary
The Republic City Council on first reading advanced two linked ordinances to recover city costs and add enforcement tools after contractors strike underground utilities.
The Republic City Council on first reading advanced two linked ordinances aimed at recovering city costs and strengthening enforcement after contractors strike underground utilities.
Fire Chief Compton said one ordinance (Bill 25-10) would let the city charge standby time after the first hour at a proposed rate of $32.58 per hour for responding personnel (excluding the fire chief and deputy chief), billed in 15‑minute increments, plus $150 per hour…
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