Broken Bow Council adopts ordinance requiring direct connections to city water mains

The Broken Bow City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1226 on July 28, 2020, requiring every dwelling unit to make a direct connection to the city water main.

Councilmember Miller moved to suspend the statutory rule requiring three readings so the ordinance could be considered immediately; Councilmember Holcomb seconded and the motion passed on a roll-call vote with Councilmembers Miller, Holcomb and Schmidt voting aye. Councilmember Holcomb then moved for final passage, seconded by Councilmember Miller. The ordinance was read by title and, upon roll call, was adopted by a unanimous vote of the council.

The ordinance’s text, as summarized in the meeting minutes, defines what the city considers a dwelling unit and states that the requirement to connect directly to the water main applies to new construction after the ordinance takes effect. The minutes do not specify an exact effective date or administrative implementation details.

The council’s action followed a public hearing held at the meeting; the public hearing was opened and then closed before the final votes were taken. No public opposition or amendment to the ordinance is recorded in the minutes.

The council adjourned at 6:27 p.m. after completing the ordinance vote. The minutes were attested by Clerk Stephanie M. Wright.