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Council discusses hydrant-meter policy; transcript records conflicting deposit figures
Summary
Staff proposed a hydrant-meter application and deposit for contractors using fire hydrants. Council compared local practice to Spanish Fork and discussed a $50 per 1,000 rate; the transcript records both a $5 figure and later a $5,000 deposit, creating inconsistency staff said would be clarified.
City staff presented a draft application for contractors who use fire hydrants via a temporary metered hookup and recommended requiring a deposit in case of damage to meters or hydrants. Staff said some other cities require larger deposits; council members cited Spanish Fork’s $1,500 as a reference.
The transcript records an inconsistent exchange: an initial mention of a $5 figure, with council members questioning that, followed later in the same discussion by staff stating "they will pay any applicable fees, and they will also pay a deposit of 5,000." Council also said the contractor charge would be $50 per 1,000 gallons. The record does not resolve the inconsistency in deposit amounts; staff said the fee schedule and deposit would be set and noted they would confirm the correct deposit amount.
Council did not adopt a final, detailed hydrant-meter ordinance or permit language in this meeting. The discussion ended with staff direction to finalize the fee and deposit schedule and ensure meter return procedures and applicable fees are clear.
