HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. No. 1984-716.'ORDINANCE N0. 716
SAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FINES FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED TAKING OR
LETTING OF WATER FROM A HYDRANT OR ANY OTHER WATER SERVICE
CONNECTION AND ADDING SECTION 13.01.110 TO THE LAKE ELSINORE
MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES ORDAIN AS
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WHEREAS, there exists an intolerable situation whereby, persons
are defrauding the Municipal Water Department by the unauthorized drawing
of water from City fire hydrants; and
WHEREAS, this practice defrauds the City and consequently resluts
in higher service rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore
does ordain as follows:
1. The City of Lake Elsinore establishes a fine for any unauth-
orized person or persons drawing water from a fire hydrant
or any other water service connection.
2. The fine for any unauthorized person or persons taking water
shall be $50.00.
3. Persons so found will be billed by mail, and if not paid
within thirty (30) days from the billing date the City will
take legal action.
4. This ordinance does not supercede or exempt criminal acts
from prosecution. under Penal Cade, Section #625.
INTRODUCED AND APPROVED UPON FIRST READING this 14th day of
August, 1984, upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTENTIONS: NONE
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED UPON SECOND READING this 28th
day of August 1984, upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTENTIONS: NONE
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J NN MONEY, CITY CLERK
C Y OF LAKE ELSINORE
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ARIA VALENZUELA AYOR
CITY OF LAKE. ELSI:NORE