City of Norman, OK - File #: O-1415-7

• File #: O-1415-7
• Version: 1
• Name: Proposed Oil and Gas Ordinance Amendments
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/18/2015
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 7/14/2015
• Final action: 7/14/2015
• Title: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE O-1415-7 UPON SECOND AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA AMENDING ARTICLE XV, SECTIONS 13-1501 THROUGH 13-1519 AND SECTION 13-1522 OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN BY ADDING PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, NOT INCONSISTENT WITH CORPORATION COMMISSION RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO REGULATE THE AREAS OF ROAD USE, NOISE, FENCING, ODORS, AND SETBACKS OF OIL, GAS AND MINERAL PRODUCTION SITES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF NORMAN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/14/2015	1	City Council
7/14/2015	1	City Council
7/14/2015	1	City Council
6/23/2015	1	City Council

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CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE O-1415-7 UPON SECOND AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA AMENDING ARTICLE XV, SECTIONS 13-1501 THROUGH 13-1519 AND SECTION 13-1522 OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN BY ADDING PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, NOT INCONSISTENT WITH CORPORATION COMMISSION RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO REGULATE THE AREAS OF ROAD USE, NOISE, FENCING, ODORS, AND SETBACKS OF OIL, GAS AND MINERAL PRODUCTION SITES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF NORMAN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF.

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BACKGROUND: At the February 17, 2015 City Council Study Session, Council continued their discussion on the proposed changes to the City of Norman's oil and gas ordinances. After that discussion, the Council was left with the final issue of insurance policy limits that needed to be resolved. At the February 17, 2015 Study Session, Council had concerns regarding appropriate limits for environmental/pollution coverage and general liability coverage. City Council met again in a Study Session on June 16, 2015. At that meeting, Staff presented information to respond to the remaining questions from the Councilmembers as well as information regarding Senate Bill 809 that passed in this year's legislative session. Based on Council's feedback as the June 16, 2015 Study Session, the City Oil & Gas Ordinance revisions are being forwarded for Council consideration.

DISCUSSION: Regarding insurance limits, Staff spoke with another local insurance provider. The representative recommended that the ordinance be amended to require $1 million in general liability coverage, $1 million in pollution and seepage coverage, $1 million in workers compensation coverage, and an umbrella policy. Pollution and seepage coverage, as opposed to pollution coverage alone, covers sudden spills and accidents as well as the leaks that may go undetected for a period of...