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5. 2. <br />Public Works Committee <br />Meeting Date: <br />Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: <br />07/21/2026 <br />Not Applicable <br />Title: <br />Recommend City Council Approval of Fire Hydrant Water Meter Rental Program and Ordinance #26-13 <br />Amending 2026 Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges. <br />Purpose/Background: <br />Purpose <br />The purpose of this case is to recommend City Council approval of Fire Hydrant Water Meter Rental Program <br />and Ordinance #26-13 Amending 2026 Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges. <br />Background <br />Prior to completion of the Water Treatment Plant, contractors could only purchase water from the city at one of <br />two water fill stations. This was because concentrations of iron and manganese existed in the city's trunk <br />watermain lines and whenever hydrants were opened, staff would receive "rusty" water complaints from residents <br />and businesses. <br />Now that the Water Treatment Plant is in operation, staff approve of contractors purchasing water from fire <br />hydrants as long as they fill out and sign the applicable attached meter lease agreement based on one of two water <br />supply line sizes (5/8" or 3"). This is a common practice among cities and contractors have been requesting this <br />service for decades. <br />Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: <br />Alternatives <br />Alternative # 1 - <br />Motion to recommend City Council approval of Fire Hydrant Water Meter Rental Program and Ordinance #26-13 <br />amending 2026 Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges. <br />Alternative #2 - <br />Motion of other. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends alternative #1. <br />Outcome/Action: <br />Motion to recommend City Council approval of Fire Hydrant Water Meter Rental Program and Ordinance #26-13 <br />amending 2026 Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges. <br />Attachments <br />Hydrant Meter Lease Agreement <br />5 8 inch form <br />3 inch form <br />