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File #: PW-O-0004-24    Version: 1
Type: Public Works Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/24/2024 In control: Public Works Committee
On agenda: 8/6/2024 Final action: 8/13/2024
Title: SUBSTANTIVE AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 36 OF THE DUPAGE COUNTY CODE WATER/WASTEWATER ORDINANCE
Attachments: 1. Ordinance Change Memo 8-13-24, 2. WW Ord Red line July 2024

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SUBSTANTIVE AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 36 OF THE DUPAGE COUNTY CODE
WATER/WASTEWATER ORDINANCE
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resolution

WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly has authorized the COUNTY OF DUPAGE ("COUNTY") to operate a system of waterworks and sanitary sewers, and to adopt by ordinance regulations for the use and operation thereof, pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-15001, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the above cited statutory authority, the DuPage County Board adopted the Water/Wastewater Use Ordinance (hereafter "the Ordinance") as Chapter 36 of the DuPage County Code on February 25, 1988; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Ordinance to provide for the current operational needs of the County's waterworks and sanitary sewer systems, to protect the physical and fiscal integrity of the systems, and to clearly define the procedure for disputes and/or appeals; and

WHEREAS, County staff have prepared the following proposed amendments to the Ordinance:

? Revisions to Termination of Service
? Revisions to Right to Appeal and Variance
? Revisions to all Local Limits language in the Ordinance
? Revisions to Figures A through D of the Ordinance, with the addition of Figure E: Reporting Late Fees

WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Water/Wastewater Use Ordinance are reflected in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and

WHEREAS, copies of the proposed amendments are available for review upon request at the DuPage County Public Works Department to any interested party; and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee of the DuPage County Board has reviewed and approved the attached amendments to Chapter 36 of the County Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the DuPage County Board, pursuant to the authority granted to the County by the Illinois General Ass...

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