HomeMy WebLinkAbout022619 ORD - 06/25/1996AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCE:;, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
CHAPTER 55, ARTICLE XII, WATER CONSERVATION, SECTIONS
55-155 AND THE WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY PLAN REGARDING MEASURES FOR EFFLUENT
DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF EFFLUENT BY HOMEOWNERS;
PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 55, Utilities, Article XII, Water
Conservation, Section 55-155(e), Effluent distribution; permit and regulations, and Section
2.2.7 E. of the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan, adopted by the Code of
Ordinances, Section 55-156, be amended to read as follows:
(e) Rcscrvcd. Notwithstanding subsection (f) of this section. a resident of the City of
Corpus Christi may obtain effluent at no charge from a wastewater treatment plant
designated by the Wastewater Superintendent. for the irrigation of vegetation dust
control. or watering a foundation at the individual's personal residence. Any effluent
received under this subsection may not be sold or transferred to another individual or
used for commercial purposes.
"(1) Before receiving effluent the resident must obtain a permit from the
Wastewater Superintendent. or the Superintendent's designee.
(2) Prior to receiving a permit. the resident must complete a course of instruction
on the handling of wastewater effluent that has been developed by the City's
Health Department.
"(3) Any container used to receive and transport effluent must have a lid or cap
be watertight. and be properly secured to the vehicle. All containers are subject to
inspection and approval of the City Health Department or Wastewater Division.
"(4) Any effluent received under this subsection must be immediately transported
to the personal residence of the individual receiving the effluent and used for the
irrigation of vegetation. dust control. or watering a foundation. The effluent may
not be stored for future use.
"(5) A resident using effluent for the irrigation of vegetation or dust control must
post a sign on the property legible from the street stating that effluent is being
used on the property.
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"(6) Every resident obtaining effluent under this subsection must either:
"a. Provide proof of and maintain in force a property liability insurance
policy (homeowner/renter) in the amount of three hundred thousand
dollars (5300.000.00) per occurrence. Or
"b. Sign a form provided by the Superintendent that releases the City of
Corpus Christi from any liability resulting from the resident's improper use
or transportation of the effluent and agree to hold the City harmless
including reimbursing the City for the costs of defending itself
SECTION 2. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word
or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgement of a
court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision,
clause, phrase, word or provision of this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this City
Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision hereof be
given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 3. A violation of this ordinance or requirements implemented hereunder shall
constitute an offense, punishable as provided in Section 1-6 of the City Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 4. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi, as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
SECTION 5. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, to find and declare an emergency due to the need for immediate action necessary for the
efficient and effective administration of City affairs, such finding of an emergency is made and
declared requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances
at two regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and shall take effect upon first reading as
an emergency measure this the 25 day of .JUJ1J , 1996.
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CITY SECRETARY — MAYOR
THE CITY OF
HE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
APPROVED THIS a 1st DAY OF Tu N/- , 1996:
JAMES R. BRAY, CITY ATT • RNEY
By: /\
R. Jay ' ein g
Assis ant ity Attorney
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US CHRISTI
Corpus Christi, Texas
day of Juka i , 1996
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus Christi, Texas
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance an emergency exists
requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances at two
regular meetings: I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule and pass this
ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully, Respectfully,
COUNCIL MEMBERS
The above ordinance was passed by
Mary Rhodes
Dr. Jack Best
Betty Black
Melody Cooper
Tony Heldenfels
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
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MAYOR
THE CITY OF CO US CHRISTI
the following vote:
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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
State of Texas, } CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
County of Nueces } ss: Ad # 712491
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Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came Darrell G. Coleman,
who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is Vice -President and Chief Financial
Officer of the Corpus Christi Caller -Times, a daily newspaper published at Corpus Christi in
said County and State, generally circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim
Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Webb
Counties, and that the publication of NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 022619
which the annexed is a true copy, was published in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times on the 3RD
day(s) of JULY. 1996.
ONE (1) Time(s)
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Vice -President and Chief Financial Officer
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24TH day of
JULY. 1996.
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Notary Public, Nueces County, Texas
CONNIE HARALSON
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My commission expires on 5/14/97.
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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
State of Texas, } CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
County of Nueces } ss: Ad # 689118
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Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came Darrell G. Coleman,
who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is Vice -President and Chief Financial
Officer of the Corpus Christi Caller -Times, a daily newspaper published at Corpus Christi in
said County and State, generally circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim
Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Webb
Counties, and that the publication of NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 022605
hich the annexed is a true copy, was published in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times on the 24TH
day(s) of JUNE. 1996.
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Vice -President and Chief Financial Officer
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8TH day of
JULY. 1996.
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Notary Public, Nueces County, Texas
CONNIE HARALSON
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My commission expires on 5/14/97.