HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 6240 04/05/2016 Amending Cahpter 9ORDINANCE NO. 6240-
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "PUBLIC UTILITIES,
PAVEMENT, AND TREE REGULATIONS,"
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: Section 9.402, "Definitions," of Article IV, "Water Supply System," of Chapter 9,
"Public Utilities, Pavement, and Tree Regulations," of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be
amended by adding, in alphabetical order, the following two new definitions to be and read as follows:
AUTOMATED METER READING: A technology whereby the Village will install a radio
frequency (RF transmitter), referred to as an endpoint, inside homes and businesses
that transmit meter readings to the Village wirelessly.
EASY READ OPT -OUT PROGRAM: A means by which customers who do not want
to use Automated Meter Reading technology will be able to choose an alternative
means by which the Village can read the water meter installed at their home or
business.
SECTION 2: Section 9.409, "Water Meters," of Article IV, "Water Supply System," of
Chapter 9, "Public Utilities, Pavement, and Tree Regulations," of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall
be amended by adding a new paragraph B entitled "Automated Meter Reading and Opt -Out Policy" and
all subsequent paragraphs shall be re -lettered. The new paragraph B shall be and read as follows:
B. Automated Meter Reading and Opt -Out Policy:
Mount Prospect is installing automated meter reading (AMR) technology throughout
the Village service area in order to modernize its water billing services by installing a
radio frequency (RF transmitter), referred to as an endpoint, in all residential properties.
AMR wirelessly delivers information to the Village's water billing system, thereby
eliminating the need for personnel to go to a residence to make a water meter reading.
The Village recognizes that some customers may want to opt -out of having AMR
technology installed inside their homes. The Village shall offer customers desiring to opt -
out of the AMR system two options:
1. AMR Endpoint Installed Outside Of The Residence. AMR endpoint installed on the
outside (external wall) of the premises rather than inside on a basement ceiling
joist directly above the water meter. Customers choosing this option shall pay a
one-time charge to have the endpoint installed on an external wall (outside) of
the home or business as set forth in Appendix A, Division II of this code.
2. No AMR Endpoint Installed At The Property. A remote reading register will be
installed on the outside of the premises. The remote reading register is connected
to the water meter by wires and does not employ radio frequency technology. The
remote reading register will be read monthly with no appointment needed.
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Customers choosing this option shall pay a one-time charge for installation of the
outside remote reading register and they will be billed a monthly charge to pay
for the readings of the outside register and one annual reading of the inside
water meter register, both fees as set forth in Appendix A, Division II of this code.
The reading on the inside water meter register shall be the reading of record.
SECTION 3: Section 9.409, "Water Meters," of Chapter 9, "Public Utilities,
Pavement and Tree Regulations," listed in Appendix A, Division II, "Fees, Rates and Taxes"
of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by inserting the following, alphabetically,
into the existing language:
B. 1. Installation fee: $60.00.
B. 2. Installation fee: $60.00; monthly meter reading fee: $15.50.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form in the matter provided by law.
AYES: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel
NAYS:: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5`h day of April, 2016.
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
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