HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 5830: ADOPT 2006 INTERNATIONAL GAS CODEP. O. No. 5830
12/21 / 07 LB
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 ARTICLE IV SECTION 18-261
AND SECTION 18-262 OF THE GAS CODE TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AS TO ADOPT THE 20061NTERNATIONAL
GAS CODE; SAID CHANGES REPEAL ALL OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Council of Port Arthur deems it In the best interest of the
citizens of the City of Port Arthur to adopt the 2006 International Gas Code
and amendments to Chapter 18 Article IV Gas Code Section 18-261 and
Section 18-262 for the City of Port Arthur and may make variations thereto
that do not substantially vary from the rules or laws of this State: and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Port Arthur deems it in the best interest of the
citizens of the City of Port Arthur to adopt the 2006 International Gas Code
and proposed amendments to Chapter 18 Artlcie IV Gas Code Section 18-267
and Section 18-262 of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section '~. That the facts and opinions In the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Article IV Gas Code Section 18-261 and Section 18-262 of
the Code of Ordinance is hereby amended to read as set forth in EXHIBIT ~'A".
Section 3. That ail ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
herein repealed, but only to the extent of said conflict.
Section 4.That any person who violates any provisions of this Ordinance or
who shall neglect to comply with the terms hereof shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall on conviction thereof be fined in any sum not less than
One ($1.00) Dollar nor more than (2,000) Dollars as provided In the Code of
Ordinances, and each violation shall constitute a separate violation.
Section 5. That this Ordinance or its caption and penalty shall be published
one (1) time within ten(10) days after final passage hereof in the official
newspaper of the Clty of Port Arthur. This Ordinance shall take effect
immediately after date of publication.
Section 6. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.