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.
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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
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