Council presses waterline, hydrant requirements as developer connection raises $ cost questions

Councilors and staff debated who must pay to install a water main and fire hydrant for new homes in a field subdivision. Staff said code requires a hydrant within 400 feet of any dwelling and that an 8‑inch line and hydrant valve (quoted at $6,000) substantially raise project costs; councilors agreed to search older records for prior agreements assigning responsibility.