[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Kittanning as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 2-6-2012 by Ord.
498-2012]
Except as provided herein, no person shall use Kittanning Borough
property in any way to withdraw water from the Allegheny River for
any purpose.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The title and preamble of the ordinance (Ord.
No. 498-2012) that adopted this article pertained to the withdrawing
of water for use in natural gas drilling operations. A complete copy
of the ordinance is on file in the Borough offices.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Individual persons, partnerships, limited liability companies,
corporations, or any other business entity.
Kittanning Borough Council is hereby authorized to negotiate
and enter into a written agreement with any person who desires to
have permission to use Borough property to withdraw water from the
Allegheny River. Such written agreements may be for a term of one
or more years, and shall provide for the payment of reasonable compensation
to Kittanning Borough for the deterioration of Borough streets and
other property as a result of the hauling of large quantities of water.
A violation of this article shall be a summary offense, punishable
by not more than $600. Each day of violation shall be a separate offense.
