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A resolution approving a Backflow Testing Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and Vanderbilt University, to permit Vanderbilt to test, maintain and to report backflow testing results for backflow devices on Vanderbilt University property.
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WHEREAS, the goal of the Metro Water Services ("MWS") water system is to supply safe water to each and every customer under all foreseeable circumstances; and,
WHEREAS, each instance where water is used improperly to create the possibility of backflow threatens the health and safety of MWS' customers; and,
WHEREAS, a cross-connection is any connection between MWS' water supply system and any connection to any other water supply system or device that could cause backflow, backsiphonage or provide an entry point of any material, fluid or otherwise, into MWS' system; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to state law, MWS has developed a Cross-Control Plan ("Plan") requiring all backflow devices to be tested annually; and,
WHEREAS, Vanderbilt University (VU") has been testing their backflow devices and reporting the findings to MWS, consistent with MWS requirements, state and federal law; and,
WHEREAS, the provision of this Agreement is deemed to benefit both parties and the general community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Backflow Testing Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and Vanderbilt University, for the testing, maintenance and reporting of backflow testing results for backflow devices on Vanderbilt University property, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the w...
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