HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.064-12 RESOLUTION# 1*
(Series of 2012)
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, 100 percent of Colorado is experiencing some level of drought condition
with drought intensity in northwestern Colorado "extreme"; and •
WHEREAS, Governor Hickenlooper expanded the activation of Colorado's Drought
Mitigation and Response Plan on May 21 to include the Yampa/White, Colorado, and Gunnison
River basins. Phase 2 of the State plan was activated over a year ago due to deteriorating drought
conditions in the Arkansas and Rio Grande River basins and it remains active for those portions
of Colorado; 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 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 declaration.
Dated:- / � eMichael C. Ireland Ma
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 25, 2012.
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Kathryn,; och, City Clerk