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ORDINANCE NO. 3:7
First Reading January 15, 1985
Second Reading F'ebruar,/ 1 S, 1 S S ')
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING INTRODUCTION OF
FLUORIDES IN ALL PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES
IN THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA; ESTAB-
LISHING TIME LIMITATIONS FOR COMPLI-
ANCE; AUTHORIZING EXTENSIONS OF TIME
IN CASES OF HARDSHIP; PROVIDn~G FOR
PENALTIES AND REMEDIES, CONTAINING
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDHJG
FOR EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PEOPLE OF ~HE CITY OF O~OEE, FLORIDA:
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Section 1. The City Commissioners of the City of Ocoee,
Florida finds, determines and declares that the introduction of
fluorides into water supplies intended for human consumption is
necessary for the protection of the health, safety and welfare
of the citizens and the residents of the City of Ocoee, Florida.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall apply to all public water
systems within the City of Ocoee which are regulated by the PubU
Service Commission of the State of Florida, pursuant to the Water
and Sewer System Regulatory Law, and to all county and municipal
water systems in the City of Ocoee, Florida, which furnish water
for human consumption.
Section 3. Each water system to which this Ordinance applie
shall cause fluorides in quantities and in a manner conforming to
the regulations set forth in Chapter lOD-4 of the Florida Adminis
trative Code to be introduced into its distribution system. With
in thirty (30) days after the effective date of this Ordinance
each such water system shall notify the Orange County Health De-
partment of its intent to comply with the requirements of this
Ordinance, which evidence shall consist of proof of having re-
tained an engineer for the purpose of preparing appropriate plans
and specifications. Within sixty (60) days thereafter each such
water system shall furnish said plans and specifications to the
Orange County Health Department as provided by law. As soon as
possible thereafter, but in any event no later than six (6) mon-
ths after the said plans have been approved by the Orange County
Health Department and all other regulatory bodies having juris-
diction thereof, each such water system shall have its installa-
tions completed, and shall cause fluorides to be introduced into
its distribution system.
Section 4. In the event of extreme hardship or urgent neces
sity, such as strikes, acts of God, or other similar conditions,
the Director of the Orange County Health Department may grant an
extension of the time requirements imposed by this Ordinance.
Such extension may only be granted upon the furnishing of proof
satisfactory to the Director that it is required as a result of
factors beyond the control of the applicant.
Section 5. Any person violating any provision of this Or-
dinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by
law.
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If such violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance
may also be enforces by injunction, including a mandatory injunc-
tion and such suit or action may be instituted and maintained in
the name of Orange County.
Section 6. If any section, subsection, sentance, clause,
phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held in-
valid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction,
such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion hereof.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective as pro-
vided by law.
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ENACTED THI S / 9
DAY
OF d~ ' 1985.
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
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