HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2022-21 - Amendment to Fire CodeORDINANCE NO. ?97-2- - Q
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO LOCAL AMENDMENTS
TO THE 2015 FIRE CODE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2020-34, the City of Georgetown, Texas
adopted the 2015 International Fire Code and local amendments in order to facilitate proper
inspection activities by Georgetown, Texas relating to fire code within the corporate city
limits of Georgetown, for the benefit of public safety, health, and general welfare; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown finds it necessary to adopt
additional local amendments to the 2015 Fire Code;
WHEREAS, he Building Standards Commission, which has been appointed by the
City Council, has (1) reviewed the effect of the proposed regulations; (2) held public
hearings related to same; and (3) made recommendations to the City Council for adoption
of the same, including amendments noted herein; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things
conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551.
Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein
and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim
Section 3. Section 8.04.055 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby added as
follows:
Sec 8.04.055 - Section 105.5.7.19 Mobile Food Vendor, added.
The Fire Code, Section 105.5.7.19 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.7.19 Mobile Food Vendor. An operational permit is required when an
enclosed trailer, or enclosed truck that uses propane or any other heat source to
prepare food for sale. This does not include prepackaged foods.
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Date Approved: ,6rucuN Z'L , 2022
Section 4. Section 8.04.120 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 8.04.120. - Section 202, Definitions, added and amended.
The Fire Code, Section 202, Definitions, is hereby amended to include the
following amended or added defined terms:
"Animal Housing or Care Facility" means facilities used for temporary or
permanent housing of animals for the purpose of providing a service,
participating in a sport, or for providing general board and care. Animal
housing or care facilities do not include animal or pet care by pet owners
caring for their own animals at their owned or rented residential property,
horse stables, facilities used for equestrian purposes, and these facilities do
not include Group U agricultural uses for the care and feeding of the
agricultural business owner's own livestock.
"Bed and Breakfast" means an owner -occupied private residential
structure(s) used for the rental of overnight accommodations serving less
than 16 occupants and whose owner serves breakfast at no extra cost to its
lodgers.
"Board of Appeals" means a board of qualified members who are appointed
to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by
the Fire Code Official. For the purpose of this Code, Board of Appeals shall
be synonymous with the Building Standards Commission.
"Constant supervision" means for Group B Animal Housing or Care
Facilities, constant supervision means 24 hour on -site staff that is capable
of responding to problems or emergencies that could impact the safety or
lives of the animals being housed or cared for.
"Driveway" means a vehicular ingress and egress route that serves no more
than two buildings or structures, not including accessory structures, or no
more than five dwelling units.
"Fire risk analysis" means an analytical review conducted by the Fire Code
Official in accordance with nationally recognized standards to determine
levels of fire protection requirements. The Fire Code Official utilizes NFPA
1142, the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code or other nationally
recognized codes and standards for conducting the review.
"Residential Group R-1" means residential occupancies containing sleeping
units where the occupants are primarily transient, including:
Bed and Breakfast (transient) less than 16 occupants;
Boarding houses (transient) with more than 10 occupants;
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Congregate living facilities (transient) with more than 10 occupants;
Hotels (transient); and
Motels (transient).
Section 5. Section 8.04.125 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby added as
follows:
Sec 8.04.125 - Section 202, Business Group B, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 202, Business Group B is hereby amended to read as
follows:
[BG] Business Group B. Business Group B occupancy includes, among others,
the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or
service -type transactions, including storage of records and accounts. Business
occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Airport traffic control towers
Ambulatory care facilities
Animal housing or care facilities, including shelters, breeding, grooming,
daycare, hospitals, kennels and pounds.
*The balance to remain unchanged
Section 6. Section 8.04.340 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec 8.04.340 — Section 503.3.3 Certain Subdivision street fire lanes, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.3.3 Certain Subdivision street fire lanes is here added
to read as follows:
503.3.3 Certain subdivision street fire lanes- In subdivision streets where parking
is not allowed on one side or both sides of the street, fire lanes are required shall be
marked and maintained in the following manner: private streets can choose either
option 1 or 2. Public streets must do option 1.
A sign 12-inches wide and 18-inches in height with red lettering on a white
reflective background and border in red stating "FIRE LANE - TOW AWAY
ZONE",. The words "fire lane" by themselves are not acceptable. Sign shall be
mounted conspicuously along the edge of the fire lane. Sign must be at the
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beginning of a street and spaced no more than 250 feet apart at a minimum
height of 7 feet above finished grade.
2. Red stripes and curbs will contain the wording "NO PARKING -FIRE LANE"
or "FIRE LANE - TOW AWAY ZONE" or combination of similar wording
painted in is four -inch white letters. the words "fire lane" by itself is not
acceptable. Wording must not be spaced more than 30 feet apart.
Section 7. Section 8.04.380 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec 8.04.380 — Section 503.4.1 Enforcement, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.4.1, Enforcement, is hereby added to read as follows:
503.4.1 ENFORCEMENT. The Fire Chief, Fire Code Official, or the Chief of
Police, or designees are authorized to issue parking citations for any vehicle or
similar obstruction unauthorized vehicle or obstruction may be removed by towing
it away without further notice. Such vehicle or obstruction may be redeemed by
payment of the towage and storage charges at the owner's expense. No parking
citations shall be voided nor shall the violator be relieved of any penalty assessed
by a judge of the municipal court for any violation of this provision by the
redemption of the obstruction from the storage facility.
Section 8. Section 8.04.420 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 8.04.420. - Section 503.9 Special event fire lanes, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.9 Special event fire lanes, is hereby added to read as
follows:
503.9 SPECIAL EVENT FIRE LANES. No person shall park a vehicle in any
fire lane designated by the posting of a sign which complies with 503.3.4.1 and
being a street with portions designated as a special event fire lane by the Fire Code
Official. All cars parked or obstructions located in a special events fire lane in
violation of this Section may be towed at the owner's expense.
Section 9. Section 8.04.460 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 8.04.460. - Section 507.2.1, Private Fire Service Mains, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 507.2.1, Private Fire Service Mains, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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507.2.1 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS. Private fire service mains and
appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24 (2019 Edition). The
installation of all private fire lines shall be by a sprinkler contractor registration
underground (SGR-U) licensed company.
Section 10. Section 8.04.520 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
The Fire Code, Section 507.5.7 City of Georgetown Fire Hydrant Color Code System,
is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.7 City of Georgetown Fire Hydrant Color Code System. Private fire hydrant
maintenance shall be in accordance with NFPA 291.
a. All private hydrant barrels will be painted red with the bonnet painted using the
hydrant flow standard in paragraph c of this section to indicate flow. It will be the
customer's responsibility to test and maintain their private fire hydrant(s).
b. Hydrants that are fed from a private fire protection system pump/or storage tank
shall be chrome yellow.
C. Non -potable water hydrant shall be painted safety purple.
d. All private fire hydrants should be inspected, maintained, and flow tested
annually and color coded to indicate the expected fire flow from the hydrant
during normal operation. Such color applied to the fire hydrant by painting the
bonnet the appropriate color for the expected flow condition.
e. HYDRANT FLOW CODING STANDARDS. Public hydrants will have the
bonnets painted silver, the hydrants will be flow tested, and the bonnet painted
based on residual pressure of 20 psi, using the hydrant flow standard in as follows:
Flow
Color
Greater than 1500 GPM
Blue
1000-1500 GPM
Green
1500-999 GPM
Orange
j Less than 500 GPM
Red
jN Not working
Black or Bagged
Section 11. Section 8.04.755 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby added as
follows:
Sec. 8.04.755. Section 903.2.2 Group B, amended.
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The Fire Code, Section 903.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B
occupancies where the fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
903.2.2.1 Ambulatory Care Facilities. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed throughout the entire floor containing an ambulatory care
facility where either of the following conditions exist at any time:
Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-preservation, whether
rendered incapable by staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care
recipients already incapable.
One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are
located at other than the level of exit discharge serving such facility.
In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on levels other than the level
of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout the entire floor where such care is provided as well as all floors
between the level of ambulatory care and the nearest level of exit discharge,
including the level of exit discharge.
903.2.2.2. Animal housing or care facilities. An automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with section 903.3 and 903.4 shall be provided in fire
areas containing an animal housing or care facility when the animals are not
provided with constant supervision. The following exceptions apply to this
requirement:
Exceptions:
1. An automatic sprinkler system is not required in animal housing or care
facilities serving 50 or fewer animals where all of the following
conditions are met.
a. Walls and ceilings have a class a finish as specified in section
803, and
b. The facility is provided with a supervised fire alarm system in
accordance with section 907.2.2.2.
2. An automatic sprinkler system is not required in animal housing or care
facilities serving 100 or fewer animals where all of the following
conditions are met.
a. The facility is of 1-hour fire resistive construction on both sides
of the boundary walls of the kennel area and
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b. Walls and ceilings have a class a finish as specified in section
803, and
c. The facility is provided with a supervised fire alarm system in
accordance with section 907.2.2.2.
3. An automatic sprinkler system is not required in animal housing or care
facilities where every animal has immediate and unobstructed access to
an exterior area of safety approved by the fire code official and the
facility is provided with a supervised fire alarm system in accordance
with section 907.2.2.2.
Section 12. Section 8.04.840 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 8.08.840 Reserved
Section 13. Section 8.04.910 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 8.04.910. - Subsection 903.3.10, Backflow protection, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.3.10, Backflow protection, is hereby added as
follows:
903.3.10 Backflow protection. Modifications to water based fire protection systems
without backflow protection will require the installation of a backflow preventer
per the City of Georgetown's Plumbing Code. All fire protection systems with a
FDC shall have a reduced pressure zone or reduced pressure detector assembly
installed.
Section 14. Section 8.04.1035 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby added as
follows:
Sec. 8.04.1035. Section 907.2.2.2 Animal Housing and Care Facilities, Added.
The Fire Code, Section 907.2.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
907.2.2.2 ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES. Fire areas containing
an animal housing or care facility shall be provided with an electronically
supervised automatic smoke detection system. In spaces provided with a source of
heat or light but otherwise unconditioned, in lieu of smoke detection the alarm
system may be activated by quick response heat detectors with a response time
index of less than 100
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(E.G. RTI CLASSIFICATION OF "QUICK", "ULTRA FAST", "V-FAST").
EXCEPTION: smoke detectors and/or quick response heat detectors are not
required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with sections 903.3 and 903.4 and activation of the
automatic sprinkler system activates notification appliances as required by Section
907.2.2.2.1.
SECTION 907.2.2.2.1 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES
907.2.2.2.1. Notification appliances shall provide audible and visual alarm
signals in office areas and other areas within the fire area where no animals
are housed or cared for. Notification appliances within areas where animals
are housed or cared for shall provide only visual alarm signals.
Section 15. Section 8.04.1050 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 8.04.1050. Subsection 907.2.11, single and multiple station smoke alarms
The Fire Code, Subsection 907.2.11, single and multiple station smoke alarms is
maintained without amendment.
Section 16. Section 8.04.1070 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 8.04.1070. - Subsection 912.1.1 Number of hose connections, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 912.1.1., Number of hose connections, is hereby added
as follows:
912.1.1 - Number of hose connections. Fire department connections shall include
a minimum of one 5" STORZ connections for a system with a demand up to 500
GPM. Systems with a demand greater than 500 GPM shall require an additional
2.5" connection for each 250 gallons of system demand. This applies to extra hazard
group 1 & 2, storage occupancies.
Exception: a single 2.5" FDC inlet is allowed for single risers on 13r systems.
Section 17. Section 8.04.1075 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby added as
follows:
Sec. 8.04.1075. — Sections 915.1.1 through 915.1.5, amended.
The Fire Code, Sections 915.1.1 through 915.1.5 amended as follows:
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915.1.1 Where required. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in Group
I-1, I-2, I-4 and R occupancies, in Group B fire areas containing an animal housing
or care facilityiand in classrooms in Group E occupancies in the locations specified
in Section 915.2 where any of the conditions in Sections 915.1.2 through 915.1.6
exist.
915.1.2 Fuel -burning appliances and fuel -burning fireplaces. Carbon monoxide
detection shall be provided in dwelling units, sleeping units, rooms of animal
housing or care facilities. where animals are housed or cared for, and classrooms
that contain a fuel -burning appliance or a fuel -burning fireplace.
915.1.3 Forced -air furnaces. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in
dwelling units, sleeping units, rooms of animal housing or care facilities where
animals are housed or cared for, and classrooms served by a fuel -burning, forced -
air furnace.
Exception: Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units,
sleeping units, rooms of animal housing or care facilities where animals are housed
or cared for, and classrooms where carbon monoxide detection is provided in the
first room or area served by each main duct leaving the furnace, and the carbon
monoxide alarm signals are automatically transmitted to an approved location.
915.1.4 Fuel -burning appliances outside of dwelling units, sleeping units,
rooms of animal housing or care facilities where animals are housed or cared
for, and classrooms. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in dwelling
units, sleeping units, rooms of animal housing or care facilities where animals are
housed or cared for, and classrooms located in buildings that contain fuel burning
appliances or fuel -burning fireplaces.
Exceptions:
1. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units,
sleeping units, rooms of animal housing or care facilities where animals are
housed or cared for, and classrooms where there are no communicating
openings between the fuel -burning appliance or fuel -burning fireplace and
the dwelling unit, sleeping unit, room of the animal housing or care facility
where animals are housed or cared for, or classroom.
2. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units,
sleeping units, rooms of animal housing or care facilities where animals are
housed or cared for, and classrooms where carbon monoxide detection is
provided in one of the following locations:
2.1. In an approved location between the fuel burning appliance or
fuel -burning fireplace and the dwelling unit, sleeping unit, room of
the animal housing or care facility where animals are housed or
cared for, or classroom.
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2.2.On the ceiling of the room containing the fuel -burning appliance
or fuel -burning fireplace.
915.1.5 Private garages. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in dwelling
units, sleeping units, rooms of animal housing or care facilities where animals are
housed or cared for, and classrooms in buildings with attached private garages.
Exceptions:
1. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required where there are no
communicating openings between the private garage and the dwelling unit,
sleeping unit, room of the animal housing or care facility where animals are
housed or cared for, or classroom.
2. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units,
sleeping units, rooms of animal housing or care facilities where animals are
housed or cared for, and classrooms located more than one story above or
below a private garage.
3. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required where the private garage
connects to the building through an open-ended corridor.
4. Where carbon monoxide detection is provided in an approved location
between openings to a private garage and dwelling units, sleeping units,
rooms of animal housing or care facilities where animals are housed or
cared for, or classrooms, carbon monoxide detection shall not be required
in the dwelling units, sleeping units, rooms of animal housing or care
facilities where animals are housed or cared for, or classrooms.
Section 18. Section 8.04.1076 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby added as
follows:
Sec. 8.04.1076. — Sections 915.3, Detection Equipment, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 915.3, Detection Equipment is hereby amended as follows:
915.3 Detection Equipment. Carbon monoxide detection required by Sections
915.1 through 915.2.3 shall be provided by carbon monoxide alarms complying
with Section 915.4 or carbon monoxide detection systems complying with Section
915.5. Electronically supervised carbon monoxide detection systems complying
with section 915.5 shall be provided in group b fire areas containing an animal
housing or care facility when the animals are not provided with constant
supervision.
Section 19. Section 8.04.1175 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby added as
follows:
Sec. 8.04.1175. — Section 1103.7.8, Animal Housinja or Care Facilities. added.
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The Fire Code. Section 1103.7.8. Animal Housinjg or Care Facilities is hereby
added as follows:
1103.7.8 Animal housing or care facilities. An electronically supervised
automatic smoke detection system complying with section 907.2.2.2 shall be
installed in all fire areas containing an existing Group B Animal housing or care
facility without constant supervision.
Section 20. Section 8.04.1210 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 8.04.1210. Chapter 61 "Liquified Petroleum Gases," deleted.
The Fire Code, Chapter 61, Liquified Petroleum Gases is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
Section 21. Section 8.04.1260 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 8.04.1260. - Appendix D subsection D103.6, Signs, amended.
The Fire Code, Appendix D subsection D103.6, Signs, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access
roads shall be marked
D103.6 Sign in shall be installed according to the appropriate application
(1) Commercial Application. A sign 12-inches wide and 18-inches in height
with red lettering on a white reflective background and border in red stating
"FIRE LANE — TOW AWAY ZONE." The words "FIRE LANE" by
themselves are not acceptable. Sign shall be mounted conspicuously along the
edge of the fire lane. Sign must be spaced no more than 30 feet apart at a
minimum height of 7 feet above finished grade.
(2) In subdivision streets where parking is not allowed on one side or both sides
of the street, fire lanes are required shall be marked and maintained in the
following manner: A sign 12-inches wide and 18-inches in height with red
lettering on a white reflective background and border in red stating "FIRE
LANE — TOW AWAY ZONE." The words "FIRE LANE" by themselves are
not acceptable. Sign shall be mounted conspicuously along the edge of the fire
lane. Sign must be at the beginning of a street and spaced no more than 250
feet apart at a minimum height of 7 feet above finished grade.
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Section 22. Section 8.04.1265 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby added as
follows:
Sec. 8.04.1265. - Appendix D subsection D103.6.2, Roads more than 26 feet
wide, amended.
Fire lane signs as specified in Section D103.6 shall be posted on one side of fire
apparatus access roads more than 26 feet wide (7925 MM) and less than 31 feet
wide (9754 MM). Measured from back of curb to back of curb.
Section 23. Section 8.04.1320 of Chapter 8.04 "Fire Code" is hereby amended and
replaced in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 8.04.1320. - Section D107.2 Remoteness, amended.
The Fire Code, Section D 107.2, Remoteness, is hereby amended to read as follows:
D10 7 2 Remoteness. where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall
be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served,
measured in a straight line between accesses. At the discretion of the fire code
official, the remoteness requirement could be waived, because of location on
property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions.
Section 24. All projects that are under construction and all projects with complete
applications for a building permit accepted by the City of Georgetown, Texas prior to the
Effective Date of this shall be allowed to complete construction under the terms of the prior
provisions of Chapter 8.04 and shall not be required to meet the requirements of the Local
Amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code adopted pursuant to this Ordinance. All
permit applications submitted on or after the Effective Date of this Ordinance shall comply
with the terms of Chapter 8.04 as amended by this Ordinance in its entirety.
Section 25. If any provision of this Ordinance or application thereof to any person
or circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions,
or application thereof, of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
declared to be severable.
Section 26. All ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance
be, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other Ordinances of the City not in conflict
with the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section 27. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall be effective ten days after publication as required
by the City Charter; provided, however, that any Animal Housing or Care Facility in
existence on the effective date of this Ordinance will have 18-months from said date to
comply with the applicable requirements of this ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the _ day of , 2022.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the _ day of , 2022.
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ATTEST:
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Robyn 0ensmore, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ye son, City Attorney
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
By:
Jo chroeder, M
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