AGENDA REPORT
DATE: June 22, 2026
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution setting a public hearing on an ordinance amending Plant City
Code regarding Chapter 74.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Plant City Utilities Department, in coordination with the City Attorney’s office, has been reviewing and updating Plant City Code Chapter 74. The proposed ordinance amends Chapter 74, Article I and Article II, which govern water utilities.
The amendments include new and revised definitions to improve clarity and alignment with the code. The ordinance incorporates updates necessary to comply with regulatory changes related to potable water systems, service connections, and system protection. These revisions modernize the Code to reflect current industry practices and ensure that the City’s water utilities remain protected.
Several provisions are added or revised to reinforce prohibitions on tampering with the municipal water system, aiming to protect public health, safety, and the integrity of City infrastructure. Updating these sections of the Code is essential for maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting reliable utility operations, and protecting public health and safety.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Commission set a public hearing to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 74, Article I and Article II of the Plant City Code as presented.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no fiscal impact.
Prepared by: Hye (Jay) Kwag, PE, PMP, Utilities Engineering Manager