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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.052-02RESOLUTION # ~~ (Series of 2002) A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT A STAGE ONE WATER SHORTAGE CONDITION EXISTS IN ASPEN, COLORADO, AND SETTING FORTH WATER USE CONTROLS TO REMAIN IN EFFECT DURING THIS CONDITION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT ADMINSTRATIVE ORDERS TO LIMIT WATER USE IN CITY FACILITIES. WHEREAS, the Governor has declazed a statewide drought emergency condition and solicited the cooperation of local governments to limit water use; and WHEREAS, the Statewide Drought declazation is based upon the advise and input of the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the Colorado State Engineers office; and WHEREAS, the City of Aspen has established procedures to guazd 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 One water shortage condition exists in 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 declazation. Dated:"~~~crZ ~S ~~%.~ H e anderud, Mayor I, Kathryn S. Koch, 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, June;, 2002. Ka S. Koch, City erk __