HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.117-18 RESOLUTION # 117
(Series of 2018)
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT A STAGE TWO WATER SHORTAGE
CONDITION EXISTS IN ASPEN, COLORADO, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT ADMINSTRATIVE ORDERS SETTING
FORTH MANDATORY WATER USE CONTROLS TO REMAIN IN EFFECT
DURING THIS CONDITION.
WHEREAS, for the 2018 water year, low snowpack and early snowmelt
resulted in much lower than normal water supply in the Roaring Fork Watershed
this runoff season; and
WHEREAS, drought conditions in Pitkin County have worsened through
the summer; and
WHEREAS,Pitkin County is currently experiencing "severe" and
"extreme" drought conditions as determined by the U.S. Drought Monitor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen has established procedures to guard against
potential shortages in its water supplies pursuant to Municipal Code Section
25.28.020; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen wishes to encourage its residents and water
customers to conserve available water supplies through temporary adjustment in
water rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby declares that a
Stage Two water shortage condition exists in the City of Aspen, Colorado. It is
further resolved by the City Council that the temporary water rates contained in
Section 25.28.40 of the Municipal Code will be in effect for the duration of the
water shortage declaration.
Section 2: The Water Shortage Ordinance provides for escalating restrictions
based on the Stage of drought observed. A Stage Two Water Shortage is designed
to incur a 15-20% reduction in water use. Staff recommends the following
mandatory restrictions be implemented immediately:
1. Prohibition from watering lawns more than 3 days per week;
2. Prohibition from watering lawns more than 30 minutes per sprinkler zone
per watering day;
3. Prohibition from watering native areas more than 2 days per week;
4. Prohibition of lawn watering between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, and at any
time while it is raining;
5. Prohibition of watering lawns, landscaping, or amenity resulting in ponding
or the flowing of water onto paved surfaces;
6. Prohibition of washing of sidewalks, driveways, patios, tennis courts,
parking areas, or other similar surfaces with a hose, pressure washer, or
power washer
7. Water Users required to repair leaking irrigation systems.
Exemptions to the above restrictions are available for the following conditions:
1. Trees planted within the last 2 years, or any vulnerable trees exhibiting
drought stress;
2. New landscapes installed within the last 2 years;
3. Watering as-needed to maintain health of flower beds and vegetable
gardens;
4. Evapo-transpiration based irrigation systems that are regularly monitored
and maintained, and adjusted to provide 80% of Et are exempt from the day
and time per zone restrictions.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by.the City Council of the City of
Aspen on the 13th day of August 2018.
Steven S adron, Mayor
I, Linda Manning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the
foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held, August 13, 2018.
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Linda Manning, City Cle k
Administrative Order — Staff Response to Adoption of Resolution #75
(Series of 2018)
Date Effective: 5/22/2018
SECTION 1. PURPOSE
This Administrative Order provides information and guidance on the actions to be taken by the
City of Aspen staff in response to City Council's adoption of Resolution#75 (Series of 2018)
declaring that a Stage One Water Shortage condition exists in Aspen, Colorado.
Specifically,this Order directs that certain actions be taken for a Stage One Water Shortage as
described in Section 25.28.020 and adoption of temporary surcharges as described in Section
25.28.040.
SECTION 2. POLICY
In furthering its water management programs, the City of Aspen provides a three-staged water
shortage policy to be implemented during times that the City Council finds that the City is facing
a water shortage. After such a finding, the City Council will declare, by resolution, that a water
shortage exists and identify the appropriate water shortage stage. By adopting this resolution,
Council directs the City Manager to implement actions necessary to meet the goals for the
relevant stage.
SECTION 3. WATER SHORTAGE ACTIVATION
At its May 14, 2018 Regular Council Meeting, City Council adopted Resolution #75 (Series of
2018)which declared that the City is facing Stage One Water Shortage conditions.
SECTION 4. ACTIONS
The City Manager directs that the following actions be taken to comply with Stage One Water
Shortage Restrictions:
1) Public facilities, including parks and golf courses, will lead by example and are directed
to implement water use restrictions that will result in an increased efficient use of the
water supply.
2) Public education materials shall be provided to the community to encourage efficient use of
the available water supply.
3) Water surcharges shall be added to upper tiers of the billing structure to encourage a
reduction in water use. These temporary increases in water rates shall be imposed as
described in Table 1,below:
Table 1:Temporary Water surcharges
2019 RATE STAGE ONE WATER SHORTAGE STAGE ONE WATER SHORTAGE
WATER VARIABLE RATE per1000Gallons %SURCHARGE RATES
BRUNG NG AREA#2-4 PER RATE
STRUCTURE
Tierl --- --- ---- $2.58 — ------ 0.00% --- --- --- $2.
58
Tier2 --- ------ - $3.31----- 0.00% -- $3.3
Tier 3 $4.74 20.00% $5.69
Tier4 ---�--- $7.11----- 30.00% $9.24
BUTTERMILK METRO DISTRICT-2
TIER RATE STRUCTURE
Tier 1 $4.00 _ __ 0.00% _ $4.00
Tier 2 $9.37 25.00% $11.71
The Water Superintendent, under the direction of the City Manager, will ensure that these actions
are carried out and that City departments are sufficiently coordinated.
SIGNED,
Steve Barwick
Manager, City of Aspen, Colorado