From
Ron McCuller
Title
Resolution Adopting an updated Drought Contingency Plan
Presenter
Ron McCuller
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On June 17, 2014, we briefed the City Council on the revised Drought Contingency Plan. At that briefing, I indicated that there was no need for a formal resolution because our ordinance allows the City Manager to adopt revisions to this plan without formal City Council Resolution. However, after submittal to the State, I was informed that an adopting resolution is required. Therefore a resolution is hereby submitted for City Council Consideration.
Financial Consideration
There are no financial considerations on this item
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2014 UPDATED VERSION OF THE DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS
Whereas, The City Council recognizes that the amount of water available to the City and its water utility customers is limited and subject to depletion during periods of extended drought and;
Whereas, the City Council recognizes that natural limitations due to drought conditions and other acts of God cannot guarantee an uninterrupted water supply for all purposes and;
WHEREAS, Section 11.1272 of the Texas Water Code and applicable rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality require all public water systems in Texas to prepare a Drought Contingency Plan and;
WHEREAS, as authorized under law, and in the best interests of the customers of the City of Grand Prairie Water System, the City Council deems it expedient and necessary to establish rules and policies for the orderly and efficient management of limited water supplies during drought and other water supply emergencies;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. That the 2014 Revisions to the Drought Contingency Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes be, and the same is hereby are herby adopted as the official policy of the City of Grand Prairie.
Section 2. That the Director of Public Works is hereby directed to implement, administer and enforce the Drought Contingency Plan.
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 15HT DAY OF JULY, 2014.