1999.08.02 ORD 1999-334 - Laserfiche WebLink

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residential development. A study needs to be taken to determine if the City can obtain additional workable office space within the confines of the City at a reasonable price. If additional space is not available for lease or purchase, then the City needs to determine if the existing City Hall can be expanded, or if a new City Hall should be built. If a new City Hall is to be built, then a decision also needs to be made on what to do with the existing City Hall and how to plan for the transition from one location to another. In any case, the City needs to be aware of budget constraints. In short, the City needs to plan for its space requirements so that it can effectively administer its "official controls." C. Water Issues. With the recent influx of residential development, questions have arisen regarding the ability of the City's municipal water service to keep up with the demands on water. A number of specific issues need to be studied, specifically as follows: 1. Minimum Standards. Specifically, in dealing with new developments, a certain "fire flow" needs to be met. In the past, the City has looked at the minimum fire flow standards as outlined within the Uniform Fire Code. The City has become aware that other cities, however, have chosen a higher standard so that they have some amount of "bounce" within their system. A study needs to be undertaken to determine what level the City should rely on in reviewing new developments. 2. Methodology. In the past, the City has relied upon expert opinions provided by the City's Engineer as to whether or not a given development complied with the "fire flow" requirements. Some developers have had their own experts come in and use a separate methodology which came up with a different result than the City Engineer. A study needs to be taken and a decision should be made by the City Council as to picking one specific methodology to follow. Accordingly, the Council would like the City Engineer's office to provide information to the City Council regarding the engineering theories used in his methodology, explaining both engineering theory and the computer model which he utilizes. The City would also like the City Engineer to field test the City water system to determine if the actual conditions present in the City correlate to a reasonable degree of engineering certainty with his computer model and Rev. 08/17/99 2