Resolution detail
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That Subcouncil 4 endorse the status quo pertaining to the installation of Tag Standpipes on the side-walks in Ward 25, Ravensmead and that it not be removed.
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That the Technical Department of Water Demand Management continues to manage and undertake the maintenance of these standpipes as it were during the past, or engage with Informal Settlements Unit regarding the operation and maintenance of the Standpipe Tags and discuss where the overall responsibility lies in terms of this function.
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That a more formalised approach be adopted in terms of the issuing of new tags to backyarders.
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That the community be trained in the operation of the Tags.
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That the current standpipes and tags be reprogrammed to eliminate the existing tags being in the wrong hands to enable them to activate the taps to collect water.
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That in the event that the Department intend to pursue continuing with the discontinuation of the Tag Standpipes in Ward 25, Ravensmead, an audit be undertaken pertaining to the locations of the standpipes located in Ward 25 and Ward 10 Ravensmead.
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That a public participation process and engagement with the affected residents in close proximity to the taps be undertaken, and
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Alternative measures to be investigated and reported.
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Meeting date: 17/09/2020
That is be noted that Cllr B van Reenen and Cllr M Abrahams did NOT SUPPORT the recommendation of the removal of Tag Standpipes within Ward 25.
That the item 04SUB21/2/2020 Motion: Removal of Standpipe Tags in Ravensmead – Ward 25, REMAIN on the MRA list.
Meeting date: 22/10/2020
Cllr B van Reenen requested that the item remain on the MRA list.
