From
Lydia Zuckerman
Title
Public Hearing and a resolution adopting the 2019 Drought Contingency Plan
Presenter
Gabe Johnson, Public Works Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The State requires public water suppliers to review, revise and adopt a Drought Contingency Plan every five years. Our updated plan is due on May 1, 2019.
Additionally, our wholesale water contracts require that we adopt a Drought Contingency that reflects the same or similar restrictions as the supplier has in place.
Financial Consideration
There are no financial requirements to make these changes in the Drought Contingency Plan.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2019 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;
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;
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:
Section 1. THAT the 2019 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 hereby adopted as the official policy of the City of Grand Prai...
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