HomeMy Public PortalAbout00088 O R D I N A N C E NO. 88
AN ORDINANCE providing for the assumption of title to
sewers, easements and appurtenances in those instances where it is
deemed appropriate, with an emergency clause.
WHEREAS, there exist within the boundaries of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District sewers which are deemed
acceptable to the District, but which cannot be dedicated because
no living titleholder can be found; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect the public health and
properly to carry out the purposes of the District, it is
necessary to acquire, operate and maintain such sewers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT:
Section One. The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
shall hereafter have the power to assume title to any or all
sewers, easements and appurtenances by a Resolution of its Board
of Trustees whenever, in the opinion of Counsel, no person
competent to convey title can be found, and upon the
recommendation of the Executive Director that the District should
assume title and thereafter operate and maintain such sewers and
appurtenances for the necessary and proper carrying out of the
purpose of the District.
Section Two. By reason of the immediate necessity of
bringing such sewers under the maintenance and control of the
District in order to protect the public health, an emergency
exists within the meaning of the Plan of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District and this Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon its enactment.
The foregoing Ordinance was adopted July 16, 1956