Establishing a pilot program to install drinking fountains on fire hydrants and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof.

A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program to install drinking fountains on fire hydrants and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof

This bill would require that the commissioner of environmental protection and fire commissioner establish a pilot program to install drinking fountains on at least 5 fire hydrants per borough. Upon completion of the pilot program, the commissioners would be required to submit a report making recommendations on whether to expand or make the program permanent and identifying any challenges and issues presented by the pilot program. Lastly, the pilot program and report would not be required if the fire commissioner determines that the drinking fountains would interfere with the fire department’s use of fire hydrants and submits a report explaining such determination.