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HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the City of Killeen Code of Ordinances by amending Section 8-1 and adding Section 8-242 establishing water use standards and providing for the implementation of a vehicle wash facility annual certification program.
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DATE: March 5, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Art. IV, Div. 5. of the City of Killeen Code of Ordinances
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On September 5, 2023, Staff presented the City Council with a review of car wash water usage within the City and regulatory options.
On November 14, 2023, a Motion of Direction was given to staff to prepare a Vehicle Wash Facility Certification Program that would require car washes to complete an annual inspection as well as implement conservation-based measures and practices.
The proposed Vehicle Wash Facility Annual Certification Program establishes standards by amending the City’s adopted plumbing code in order to ensure best water use practices and facility certification requirements for new and certain existing conveyor, in-bay automatic, and self-service car washes.
On February 15, 2024, in accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Staff presented the proposed amendment to the plumbing code to the Construction Board of Appeals. The Board, not supporting regulating car wash facilities at this time, unanimously recommended disapproval of the ordinance.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The proposed ordinance confirms to all applicable City policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
None identified at this moment.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to Chapter 8 of the City of Killeen Code of Ordinances which allows for the establishment of water use standards and the implementation of a vehicle wash facility annual certification program.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Development Services
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Ordinance
Minutes
Presentation