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Amending Chapter 90 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Fire Hydrants.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1
Section 90 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 2
Section 90.02 of the Legislative Code is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 90.02.?Permits.
(a) Application for permits to use a fire hydrant shall be made at the office of the board of water commissioners. Permits will be granted only when, in the opinion of the water utility, the use of the fire hydrant will not unduly jeopardize the rights of the public and when water cannot be conveniently had from any other source.
(b) Permits will be issued for a minimum period of thirty (30) days or multiple thirty-day periods and are renewable thereafter at the established rate.
(c) The location of the hydrant or hydrants used shall be approved or denied by the water utility at the time of application for as shown on the permit,. Other locations must be approved by the water utility prior to the use of any other hydrant. which All hydrants shall be accessible available for inspection by the water utility inspectors at all times.
SECTION 3
Section 90.03 of the Legislative Code is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 90.03.?Cash dDeposit required.
Applicants to whom permits are granted shall be required to make a cash Hydrant Use Permit Cash Ddeposit in the amount listed in the fee schedule established pursuant to Sec. 85.08of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) in advance. The deposit is for the purpose of guaranteeing payment for water used, charges accrued and to cover any breakage or damage to the fire hydrant or meter. Upon return of the equipment issued to the permittee by the utility, said deposit, less charges against the permittee's account, will be returned to the permittee.
SECTION 4
Section 90.04 of the Legislative Code is hereby amend...
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