HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.077-20 RESOLUTION # 77
(Series of 2020)
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, Pitkin County is currently experiencing "extreme" drought
conditions as determined by the U.S. Drought Monitor; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service forecasts continued above normal
temperatures and below average precipitation; 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,
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.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Aspen on the 25th day of August 2020.
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Torre, Mayor
I, Nicole Henning, 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 25, 2020.