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Council passes ordinance authorizing gas‑utility right of entry for inspections
Summary
City clerk read Ordinance 2835 (amendment to allow city access to buildings supplied with natural gas for inspection and remedies where inspection is denied); staff recommended approval and the council passed the ordinance on second reading by voice vote.
On second reading March 9 the council considered Ordinance 2835, which amends the municipal code to authorize city employees to access buildings where natural gas is supplied for inspection purposes and to provide remedies if an inspection is not allowed.
The city clerk read the ordinance title and Planning/Public Works staff recommended approval; committee review had taken place and a council member moved to approve the ordinance. The council called the vote and passed the ordinance by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
What it means: Ordinance 2835 adds a right‑of‑entry provision to the Enumclaw municipal code (Section 14.120.07 as read) to facilitate inspections related to natural gas supply and to provide remedies when inspections are denied. The staff report recommended approval and the measure passed on second reading.
Next steps: The amended code will be reflected in municipal code updates and enforced per the ordinance language; staff to implement inspection procedures as directed by code and council.
