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Groves OKs customer-side shutoff valve program; city to pay half of standard installation cost
Summary
Council authorized a program that lets residential customers add an outside shutoff valve during the upcoming meter-replacement program, with the city covering 50% of a standard $125 installation (installments allowed); staff said the program will roll out by neighborhood beginning in May.
The Groves City Council voted March 23 to authorize a customer-side shutoff valve program that will allow residential customers to have an outside shutoff valve installed when city crews replace water meters. Staff proposed the city cover 50% of the expense for a standard installation, which staff said is $125.
A staff member explained the proposal as part of a broader water-meter replacement effort: "Since we're going to be there replacing the water meter, it is an opportunity to install a customer side shutoff valve...the city share 50% of that expense to incentivize people to participate," the staff member said.
Staff said the standard installation charge would be $125 and that customers could pay the cost over three bills. The program would not cover installations where a meter is set in a concrete driveway; those locations are excluded. Staff projected the meter-replacement project would begin neighborhood work around May, with full completion likely by September.
Council members voted unanimously to approve the program. The motion was made by Council member (S5) and seconded by Staff member (S3); recorded aye votes were Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gaiten, Council member McAdams, Council member Shalette and Council member Holmes.
Staff said the city will notify all customers and that residents in each neighborhood will receive a reminder when crews approach their area.
