LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Ashton J. Hayward, III, Mayor
City Council Member Sherri F. Myers
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 04-17 - REPEALING SECTION 10-4-16(c) OF THE CITY CODE - INSTALLATION OF SERVICES
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 04-17 repealing Section 10-4-16(c) of the city code on second reading.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 10-4-16(c) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, INSTALLATION OF SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
On October 6, 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.
On September 22, 2011 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 21-11 reinstating 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 Mayor has directed Pensacola Energy to suspend services authorized under Section 10-4-16(c) until City Council has taken action on a proposed ordinance repealing Section 10-4-16(c). With City Council’s approval to repeal Section 10-4-16(c), Pensacola Energy installation services for natural gas piping and appliances would no longer be authorized. Pensacola Energy will continue with the Pilot Lite Program as well as respond to emergency safety calls including calls when the odor of gas is detected. Pensacola Energy will take whatever measures would be necessary to ensure the immediate safety of their customers. Any major repairs or installations would be the responsibility of the customer. Therefore, Pensacola Energy would no longer be authorized to provide these services.
PRIOR ACTION:
October 6, 2008 - City Council voted to suspend Section 10-4-16 of the City Code.
September 22, 2011 - City Council adopted Ordinance No. 21-11 reinstating installation services. and a gas piping fee.
March 9, 2017 - City Council adopted Proposed Ordinance No. 04-17 on first reading.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approval of the repeal of Section 10-4-16(c) would have minimal financial impact in Fiscal Year 2017.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
2/22/2017
STAFF CONTACT:
Eric W. Olson, City Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Ordinance No. 04-17
PRESENTATION: No end