Monday, August 14, 2023

Public hearing set for proposed changes in Sarcoxie public works laws

(From the City of Sarcoxie)
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15 at 7:15 pm at City Hall to review proposed changes to laws governing public works. 

Read the proposed Chapter 27 revision on our website at www.sarcoxiemo.gov

Most changes involved eliminating redundancies and improving the organization of the chapter.








 Other changes include:
- Eliminates high volume water and sewer rates.
- Proposes the addition of a $2.00 per month water & sewer improvement fee (27.315).
- Creates a new document that notes official fees and rates for city services (27.190).
- Removes laws on Subdivisions. These are being updated and moved to Chapter 40 Buildings.
- DNR mandated lead ban on drinking water plumbing (27.080).






 
- DNR mandated cross connections prohibited in drinking water plumbing (27.090 – 27.150)
- Backflow valves for qualifying wastewater systems (27.230).
- Formal standards for laying, bedding, and covering sewer and water services (27.190).
- Formal policy on forced wastewater mains (27.170.35.2)
- Formalizes standards for street excavations and requires higher future deposits for contractors who damage streets and fail to properly make repairs in a timely manner (27.560).

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