HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.081-25RESOLUTION # 0 81
(Series of 2025)
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT A STAGE ONE 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, portions of Pitkin County are currently experiencing moderate
and severe drought conditions as determined by the U.S. Drought Monitor; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service forecasts above average
temperatures and average precipitation over the next three months; 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 One
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
25.28.050 of the Municipal Code will be in effect for the duration of the water
shortage declaration.
RESOLVED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED FINALLY by the City
Council of the City of Aspen on the 1 Oth day of June 2025. �-�
1 E. Richards, l�yor '
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, June 10, 2025.
Nicole HenniPg, City Clerk