Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this code shall be set forth in this chapter.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
are the personal property owned by the Utility Department or the Tribe located on, near or under the roadways and streets, such as fire hydrants and valves.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
are those sanitary sewer lines maintained by the Utility Department by which sewer service is provided to customers. They generally begin at the inlet pipe to the septic tank and include the septic tank, step pump and the line to the sewer main.
(Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
shall mean any individual, firm, contractor or organization who contracts with the Utility Department to provide utility repairs, design, inspection, reconstruction or operation.
(Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
means a person, business, agency or other organization that uses, is entitled to use, or is obligated to pay for the use or receipt of services from the Utility Department.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995.)
are the potable water and sanitary sewer lines located immediately adjacent to, inside of, or under a customer’s residence or other building or property, which are either connected to collection or distribution system lines or are maintained by the customer separately.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995.)
are those potable water lines maintained by the Utility Department by which water service is provided to customers.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995.)
are those side sewer and/or water extension lines that connect a structure to the Distribution or Collection system lines. They may be owned by the Utility Department or the Customer and the Utility Department may require the installation of these lines and may require that the construction cost be borne by the builder/developer.
(Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
shall mean an individual hired by or appointed by the Tribe according to established Tribal Personnel Policies to oversee and manage the operation of the Utility.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
is a device, owned by the Utility Department, for measuring the amount of water provided to a particular customer.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
is any area located outside of the exterior boundaries of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
shall mean individual or community septic tanks and subsurface drain fields and associated appurtenances that collect, treat and dispose of liquid waste generated by customers, which are either maintained and/or operated by the Utility Department or by individual customers.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
shall mean an individual hired by or appointed by the Tribe according to established Tribal Personnel Policies to provide direct day-to-day preventive maintenance and operational service for the public water and sanitary sewer utilities.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
is a rule or procedure recommended by the Utility Board and duly adopted by the Tribal Council for purposes of implementing the requirements of this Code.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995; amended by Res. 23-A-110, 9/5/2023, to change the name of the “Utility Committee” to “Utility Board” to more accurately reflect its authority and independence.)
is the term applied to all persons living on the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation whether they are enrolled Tribal Members or any others residing inside the external boundaries of the reservation.
(Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
shall mean any individual, firm, contractor or organization who the Utility Department contracts with to pump out on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems and dispose of the waste material and/or to repair the on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems located on the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992.)
is mandatory, “May” is permissive.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
are the services that the Utility Department provides to Residents. Those services include providing domestic water and sewer, and overseeing third-party collection of garbage and recycling. Additional services may be provided upon recommendation by the Utility Board and approval by the Tribal Council.
(Res. 23-A-110, 9/5/2023, added this definition to make code language more succinct and future addition or removal of services easier.)
is the subordinate advisory body appointed by the Tribal Council which is responsible for the oversight of the management of the Utility Department.
(Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995; amended by Res. 23-A-110, 9/5/2023, to change the name of the “Utility Committee” to “Utility Board” to more accurately reflect its authority and independence.)
is the entity responsible for and authorized to manage the provision of water and sewer utility services for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, as established by this code.
(Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
is any individual, firm, contractor or organization who regularly supplies parts, equipment, supplies or services to the Utility Department which are used in the operation, maintenance and management of Tribal Utilities and Environmental Services of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995; amended by Res. 23-A-110, 9/5/2023, to use defined term “Tribal Utilities and Environmental Services.”)