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Moved by Trustee Popek, seconded by Trustee Even to approve Local Law #5 of 2026 as presented: A local law Amending the Village of Orchard Park Municipal Code, Chapter 210, entitled “Water”. SECTION I: § 210-19 “Meters” M. The Village of Orchard Park will require a meter pit for any structure where the distance from the property line to the front wall of the primary is more than 150 feet. A meter pit must be installed in the right-of-way at the owner’s expense. If the Village of Orchard Park performs the installation of the meter pit, all expenses will be charged to the water account and treated as water bills under the regulations set forth in this article. Existing accounts are required to upgrade within one year to a meter pit at the time of a transfer of title or as determined by the Village of Orchard Park. Meter pits must be approved by the Manager of Public Works or Village representative. SECTION II: § 210-20 “Water Rates” A. Amount of water rates. (2) Late charges. In the event a resident or nonresident property owner shall not pay a quarterly water bill within 30 days from the billing date of said bill, an additional late fee of the total quarterly charge shall be added to the amount due as a late charge. Charges as set forth in Chapter A232, Fees. SECTION III: § 210-30 “Enforcement; penalties for offenses” C. Penalties (1) The following penalties shall be applicable for a violation of this article: (a) Failure to obtain approval for the appropriate backflow preventions device installation within 60 days after the first notice: $250 fine (b) Failure to install the appropriate backflow prevention device within 30 days after the second notice: termination of service. (c) Failure to at least annually test and certify that backflow device installation meets the criteria to comply as an acceptable containment device within 10 days of notice: $300 fine and/or termination of service. (d) Failure to correct, replace or repair a backflow prevention device or the installation as required: $300 fine and/or termination of service. (2) Any water service terminated under this article shall be subject to the fees of termination for nonpayment in effect at the time of violation. (3) Any penalties under this section shall be treated as though it is for water services and may be placed on tax roll as a lien if unpaid. D. Every day that the property owner is in violation of this article represents a separate daily fine. SECTION IV: Effective Date This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. On the question: 4 voting “Aye” 0 voting “Nay” Carried Trustee Hartung Trustee Pyne Trustee Even Trustee Popek