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Florence directs city attorney to draft sewer hook-up rules after staff request
Summary
The board authorized City Attorney Bobby Lingold to work with Water/Sewer Operator Billy Russell and City Engineer Tim Parker to develop rules and regulations for sewer line hookups, a step city leaders say will standardize connections and clarify responsibilities.
The Florence Mayor and Board voted Dec. 16 to have the city attorney draft rules and regulations governing sewer line hook-ups following staff recommendations.
"A Motion was made by Alderman Grantham, seconded by Alderman Herrin to authorize and direct City Attorney Bobby Lingold to work [with] Billy Russell and City Engineer Tim Parker in order to develop rules and regulations concerning hook-ups for sewer lines," the minutes state. The motion passed unanimously.
Context: Board members said the rules will address technical and legal standards for new connections and repairs; the motion assigns City Attorney Bobby Lingold, Water/Sewer Operator Billy Russell and City Engineer Tim Parker to develop proposed language for future board consideration.
