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91-2081 ���t�1�1. � 5l-��Sfi ��"��ouncil File � �� /-�U ' ��3 ' Ordinance # �7�1�� � �?�� Green Sheet # � �`1 ORDINANCE CITY OF SAINT PAU MINNESOTA r Presented By Referred To • Committee: Date An ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to Minimum Housing Standards for Dwellings and Multiple Dwellings The Council of the City of Saint Paul Does Ordain: Section 1 That Section 34.12 of the Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 34.12. Installation and maintenance. No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit or rooming unit in any residence building for the purpose of living unless the dwelling or rooming unit and the residence building comply with the following requirements as specified: (1) Plumbing frxtures. In every dwelling or multiple dwelling every water line, plumbing fixture and drain shall be properly installed, connected and maintained in working order, and must be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and capable of performing the function for which it w,as designed. All repairs and installations must be made in accordance with the provisions of the plt�mbing code. (2) Plumbing systems. In every dwelling or multiple dwelling, every stack, waste and sewer line shall be so installed and maintained as to function properly and kept free from obstructinns, leaks and defects to prevent structural deterioration or a health hazard. All repairs and i�stallations must be made in accordance with the provisions of the plumbing code. � Private wells. �U'K� v , _ q�- Z�81 '� - � i � ��� � In all e�keF dwellings or multiple dwellin�s serviced by a �rivate well for drinking water purposes e�. coliform bacteria and nitrate testing of water shall be conducted by the propertv owner every two �Lyears r�-� `'�° a�`� . It shall be the responsibili of the �ro�� owner to either 11 submit well water sam�les, using,kits from the division of�ublic health. to the division of public health for testin,g and analysis. or 2) contract with a laboratory certi�ed b,y the Minnesota De�artment of Health for ..,�s••:.:a:.::.::i:':.;::w;::::.:i�k;>.:.:..:..:...::::.::.::.::::::>::: .::::::;;r::i;>::;;;:>::a>:<.:j,:>::i::�>::.;,:•::::::.::.::.:: c llecti n tes in n anal sis. ::...:: .. :.::::: : ::...»::�:. :;:;::: . �.;�.. .;:......>::. �: ;.:;::. �;.... . . ::::::.�::.�.�:::::::::::::.::::.;::::::.::::::.:::::::...... ....................... ... ............. ::>::: .<:�::::>:.:: :.: ::>::>.;:.;:.;::<:: :.:�:.:�:::.>:.::::>�;:.:::;:.:.::::::::::.:::::.::.::.;::.:. :::.><:::..;:;;:::>:.::<:::::>::>::���::;::.>:::�::»:::<:::::>::<:..:::>::>:::<::�::::�:.::>:.. , ..;.. .:.. .. . : � est resu ts��<>: :::>�: ::::. ::::: :.::;:;: ::>. :;,;�: . . .. .... ... . .. .. :.;;::.>:::::.;:.;>,:... .. .::::::.:::..:.::..::.�:::.:::::::::::.::::::. :.::::........:::::::.::.:.::::::.:.................:..:.:::.�.::::::::.:::::.::.:::::: �,�;]��shall be submitted by the pro,�� owner to the division of�ublic health, along with such fee as may be set by the citv council. The division of�ublic health shall then issue a certificate. to be�ood for two (2 vears. to the proper owner verifying that the water sam�les are within the �tandards set for public health. All re�airs and installations shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Minnesota Water Well �onstruction Code. Chapter 4725. (�� Heating equipment. Every space heating, cooking and water heating device located in a dwelling or multiple dwelling shall be properly installed, connected, maintained and capable of performing the function for which it was designed in accordance with the provisions of the building code. �� Electrical service, outlets and frxtures. All residential structures and dwelling units shall be supplied with electrical service that is adequate to safely meet the electrical needs of the structure and dwelling units in accordance with the provisions of the electrical code. Every electrical outlet and fixture shall be installed, maintained and connected to the source of electric power in accordance with the provisions of the electrical code. {3��6,� All facilities and equipment: (a) All required and supplied equipment, and a11 building space and parts in every dwelling and multiple dwelling, shall be constructed and maintained so as to properly and safely perform their intended function in accordance with the provisions of the building code. (b) All housing facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition so as not to breed insects and rodents or produce dangerous or offensive gases or odors. ;$}��� _ q � ��g � ✓ - /7 �9�- Section 2 This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days from and after its passage, approval and publication. Y� Navs Absent Requested by Department of: mon on — i Planning and Economic Development ee e m n � s son � BY� Adopted by Council: Date NOV 2 6 1991 Form Ap oved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by CounciY'�Se retary J' � " �"V`' � - � i �` � By� . .%� �� ,� ;,. � By° ` App ov d by Mayor for Submission to � � Approved by Ma or: Dat �E� � ���g Cou 1 .-i_ �- - B �;%:,,:;p,'-'�/1 By: Y� �;��a�s°�_�a �^ Z �'91 ' �::�a� . - - �qr-�o�� DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED I/ 10-29-91 GREEN SHEET N° _ 17534 CONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAUDATE INiT1AUDATE �DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR �CITY COUNCIL m son 228-3370 ASSIGN �CITYATTORNEY �CITYCLERK NUMBERFOR MUST BE ON COUNC AGENDA BY(DATE) ROUTING �BUDGET DIRECTOR �FIN.8 MQT.SERVICES DIR. ORDER MAYOR(OR ASSISTANn ovember 7 1991 ❑ 0 TOTAL#OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: Adoption of ordinance amending Housing Code (Chapter 34) to require biennial testing of water samples from private wells. RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or ReJect(R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWI ����� A PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �• Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this depertment? _CIB COMMITTEE YES NO A STnFF 2• Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Q�+T �9 1991 — — YES NO _DISTRIC7 COURT _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normaly possessed qq►�t��re��,��,�EY SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? YES NO �I I Highwood Development POliC1e5, Explaln ell yes answers on seperete sheet and ettach to gresn ahest adopted by City Council, July 199 . INITIATING PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,What,When,Where,Why): The City currently does not require regular testing of water samples from private wells. This ordinance would put such a requirement into place, by amending Chapter 34, the Housing Code. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The City will have a handle on the coliform bacteria and nitr�,�� ,�e���s��.n private drinking �_;r wells and will be able to identify substandard wells on a re�,u�,ar bas35:' t��'�s �- = ���� �' � ,.�°`�� DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: �2ECEIVED Nov o s 1991 CITY CLERK DISADVANTAOES IF NOT APPROVED: Well water may �become contaminated long before it is detected, threatening the public health, safety and welfare. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ COST/REVENUE BUDGETEp(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) �� NOTE: COMPLETE DIRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE GREEN SHEET INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHASING OFFICE(PHONE NO.298-4225). ROUTING ORDER: Below are correct routings for the five most frequent types of documents: CONTRACTS(assumes authorized budget exists) COUNCIL RESOLUTION (Amend Budgets/Accept. Grants) 1. Outside Agency 1. Department Director 2. Department Director 2. Ciry Attorney 3. City Attorney 3. Budget Director 4. Mayor(for contracts over$15,000) 4. Mayor/Assistant 5. Human Rights(for contracts over$50,000) 5. City Council 6. Finance and Management Services Director 6. Chief Accountant, Finance and Management Services 7. Finance Accounting ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS(Budget Revision) COUNCIL RESOLUTION (all others, and Ordinances) 1. Activity Manager 1. Department Director 2. Department Accountant 2. City Attorney 3. Department Director 3. Mayor Assistant 4. Budget Director 4. Ciry Council 5. City Clerk 8. Chief Accountant, Finance and Management Services ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS(all others) 1. Department Director 2. Ciry Attomey 3. Finance and Management Services Director 4. City Clerk TOTAL NUMBER OF SIGNATURE PAGES Indicate the#of pages on which signatures are required and paperclip or flag sach of these pages. ACTION REQUESTED Describe what the projecUrequest seeks to accomplish in either chronologi- cal order or order of importance,whichever is most appropriate for the issue. Do not write complete sentences. Begin each item in your list with a verb. _ RECOMMENDATIONS - Complete if the Issue in question has been presented before any body,public or private. SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? Indicate which Council objective(s)your projecUrequest supports by listing the key word(s)(HOUSING, RECREATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BUDGET, SEWER SEPARATtON). (SEE COMPLETE LIST IN INSTRUCTIONAI MANUAL.) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS: This information will be used to determine the citys liability for workers compensation claims,taxes and proper civil service hiring rules. INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY Explain the situation or conditions that created a need for your project or request. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED Indicate whether this is simply an annual budget procedure required by law/ charter or whether there are specific ways in which the Ciry of Saint Paul and its citizens will benefit from this projecUaction. DISADVANTACiES IF APPROVED What negative effects or major changes to exisfing or past processes might this projecUrequest produce if it is passed (e.g.,traffic delays, noise, tax increases or assessments)7 To Whom?When? For how long? DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED What will be the negative consequences if the promised action is not approved? Inability to deliver service?Continued high traffic, noise, accident rate? Loss of revenue? FINANCIAL IMPACT Although you must tailor the information you provide here to the issue you are addressing, in general you must answer two questions: How much is it going to cost?Who is going to pay? • � ' � ' �� Council File # � � ✓ Ordinance ,f Green Sheet � ORDINANCE CITY OF SAINT P�1UL, OTA �� ;�� � Presented By `` Referred To • Con�nittee: Date An ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to Minimum Housing Standards for Dwellings and Multiple Dwellings f,, The Council of the City of Saint Paul Does C7rdain: ;' S�`ction 1 �� That Section 34.12 of the Legislative C �de is hereby amended to read as follows: � Sec. 34.12. Installation and maint�ance. No person shall occupy as owner-a�cupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit or rooming unit in any reside<�ce building for the purpose of living unless the dwelling or rooming unit and the�residence building comply with the following requirements as specified: (1) Plumbing frxtures. In e ery dwelling or multiple dwelling every water line, plumbing fixture and ain shall be properly installed, connected and maintained in working order, an must be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and capable of performi the function for which it was designed. All repairs and installations must b made in accordance with the provisions of the plumbing code. � (2) Plumbing systems. n every dwelling.or multiple dwelling, every stack, waste and sewer line shall be so installed and maintained as to function properly and kept free from obstruct' ns, leaks and defects to prevent structural deterioration or a health hazard. repairs and.installations must be made in accordance with the provisions of the lumbing code. � Private wells. � In everv dwelling or multi�le dw�lling serviced by both an individual � sewage treatment system and a private well. coliform bacteria and nitrate testing of water from the �rivate well shall be conducted by the �ro�er�y owner_every, two (2Zyears from the date of installation. Testing,, sha11 be �onducted as required in Chapter 50. Sec. 50.13. . � - � 9��d�' � � � � In a11 other dwellings or multiple dwellings serviced bv a �rivate well for �rinking water pur�oses onlv. coliform bacteria and nitrate testing of water shall be conducted b,v the proper y owner every two 21 vears from the date �f installation. It shall be the res onsibili� of the prop� owner to either 1) submit well water sam�les, using kits from the division of�ublic health. to the division of public health for testing and analysis, or 2) contract with a laboratory certified by the Minnesota De�artment of Health for collection. testing and analvsis. Test results shall be submitted by the prop� owner to the division of vublic health, a1on�,with such fee as maX be set by the city council. The division of public health shall then issue a certificate, to be good for two (21_, vears, to the �ro�� owner verifying h�t the water samples are within the standards set for public health. All r���irs and installations shall be made in accordance with th�provisions of the Minnesota Water Well Construction Code� Chanter 4'YZS. �� (3�� Heating equipment. Every space heating, cooking water heating device located in a dwelling or multiple dwelling shall b properly installed, connected, maintained and capable of perfo ' g the function for which it was designed in accordance with the provisi s of the building code. f 4-}�5,� Electrical service, outlets and frxtures. Al esidential structures and dwelling units shall be supplied with electrical rvice that is adequate to safely meet the electrical needs of the stru ure and dwelling units in accordance with the provisions of the electrica code. Every electrical outlet and fixtu e shall be installed, maintained and connected to the source of ele tric power in accordance with the provisions of the electrical code. �� All facilities and equipment " (a) All required and pplied equipment, and all building space and parts in every d lling and multiple dwelling, shall be constructed and maintained o as to properly and safely perform their intended function in acc rdance with the provisions of the building code. (b) All housing fa ilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition so not to breed insects and rodents or produce dangerous or ffensive gases or odors. � . ., , � q��ao�� � Section 2 This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days from and after its passage, approval and publication. ��,,, Yeas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: smon osw z on Plannin� and Economic Development acca e� e man une z son BY� Form Appr e�d by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date / �' f, i � . 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