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Mr. Freihammer reported that there were no requirements at this point, with private hydrants built as part of a private development under requirements of the city and fire department, with the goal to make sure they were working if and when needed, but no records of that maintenance. Mr. Freihammer advised that the city maintained all city-owned hydrants and kept records of their repair and periodic pressure testing, but there was no code in place to address private hydrants. According to the city's fire code, all hydrants are to be tested annually for pressure and flow and operation (valves.); and noted by Mr. Freihammer, the city needs to know of this maintenance and require adherence to those requirements. Therefore, Mr. Freihammer noted the outline in the proposed ordinance for all private hydrants to be inspected and tested at least once/year; which could be done by the city with a related fee as part of its fee schedule; or the property owners could do so by hiring their own licensed company and submit required records to the city with those inspection records maintained and available for the city. If repairs are needed, Mr. Freihammer noted that the property owner could coordinate them or have the city complete repairs and assess them for those repair costs. Discussion ensued regarding the number of private hydrants on private or residential lots on private roads citywide; those on public land at shopping centers typically located at the back of the property with a private water main and hydrant system; with the annual inspection similar to other required annual inspections (e.g. elevators in multi-story buildings). Member Wozniak questioned the language on Attachment A, page 11, in the last paragraph of the highlighted area, with inspection form complying with fire code requirements. Mr. Freihammer advised that staff would work with the fire department on specific language, but the compliance portion would probably be administered by the public works department to verify which hydrants were on private or public land, with all built to the same standard, but identified by map as to their designation. Further discussion ensued as to whether or not that designation is available through GIS mapping; and the need to verify private hydrants and their locations as part of the update during this ordinance process. Mr. Freihammer estimated there may be 500 or more private hydrants throughout the community. 10. Possible Items for Next Meeting—June 28, 2016 • Review Joint City Council/PWETC Meeting • Stormwater Credit Impact Fund Update • Recycling RFP Update/Presentation of Scores and Pricing Chair Cihacek asked staff to allow one hour for this agenda item Page 16 of 17