LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Sherri F. Myers
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Proposed Ordinance 04-17 - Amendment to Section 10-4-16 of the City Code - Gas - Installation of Services
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve Proposed Ordinance 04-17 on first reading.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In October of 2008 the City Council voted to suspend Section 10-4-16 of the Code of the City of Pensacola regarding the installation of natural gas piping services.
In September of 2011 the City Council voted to reinstate installation services and a gas piping fee, while also proposing that Pensacola Energy develop a program in partnership with local plumbers to retain and grow customers through the promotion of natural gas appliances. The Plumbing Partnership Program was initiated in 2012.
The proposed amendment to Section 10-4-16 only affects the installation services for natural gas piping and natural gas appliances, not affecting gas main to the meter nor the ability to working on the distribution system upon customer or contractor request.
PRIOR ACTION:
October 6, 2008 - City Council voted to suspend Section 10-4-16 of the City Code
September 22, 2011 - City Council voted to reinstate installation services and a gas piping fee
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Unknown
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Ord 10-4-16 - Gas - Installation of Services
PRESENTATION: No