HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.051-03 RESOLUTION #
(Series of 2003)
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 declared a statewide drought emergency
condition and solicited the cooperation of local governments to limit water use;
and
WHEREAS, the Statewide Drought declaration 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 guard against
potential shortages in ks 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, beginning from the June meter read, starting with water
consumed after June 10, 2003, through the October 2003 meter read.
Dated:
Helen Kalin Klanderud, 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 10, 2002.
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 1
2003 WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Ol~jective
Reduce water consumption over the summer irrigation season by 10 % when compared to pre-drought
consumption levers.
General Description
This option would use same program that was in effect during the 2002 irrigation season with a number
of modifications designed to improve program performance and close lOopholes that have been noted
with experience from the first year it was in effect.
Program Elements
Existing Stage I Drought Provisions
· Temporary rate surcharge on excess water use (individualized water budget)
· Voluntary odd/even watering schedule
· Excess revenue from surcharges to pay for water refunds for customers meeting individualized
water use targets
· City facilities - 10 % ~reduction in water use through administrative order
o Golf Course - 10% reduction in irrigated area (,priority areas preserved)
c> Street Washing at 50% of normal frequency
o City Parks reduce consumption by 10%
· Public education through advertisements, notices/press releases
Proposed Elements (new)
· Portion of drought surcharge revenue to water efficiency rebates/projects administered through
CORE (see list of potential rebates/projects)
· City Facilities
o Pay for excess water use in similar mauner to other customers (most City water use is
not billed - only excessive use is propOsed to be billed
· Impose excess water use charges on raw water customers on basis similar to potable water
customers
· Implement soil preparation, landscaping criteria (species selection) contained in section 8.40 of
building code for new construction
· Enforce limitations imposed through PUD requirements for maximum lot area to be irrigated (new
development)
· Construct "filler stations" using access codes to limit use of water for construction sites, etc.
(eliminate unauthorized usage)
ATTACHMENT 2
POTENTIAL WATER EFFICIENCY REBATES/PROJECTS
Proposal
This program element is intended to operate in a similar manner to the Renewable Energy Mitigation
Program, which is currently administered by CORE. The focus would be to implement projects which
will reduce water consumption and improve water use efficiency. Both public and private projects will
be considered for implementation. Those projects achieving greater returns in terms of water
conservation will be considered for early implementation. The funding source for these projects or
rebate programs will be water rate surcharges imposed during drought conditions or at other times
determined appropriate by the Aspen City Council. Other jurisdictions would be encouraged to join the
program to gain economies of scale and efficient use of time in setting up and administering water
conservation efforts.
Potential Projects*
· Rebate program for water efficient appliances (added to existing energy efficiency rebates)
· Rebate program for iow flush toilets
· Acceleration of Golf Course xeriscaping project (increased funding would reduce the time frame to
retrofit golf course
· Rebate program for removal of turf and replacement with xeriscape materials
· Rebate for expanded use of "E-T" computerized control equipment used in irrigation
· Automated lock-out filler stations for construction uses
*Note: Water conservation projects qualifying for City financial participation do not include any
required elements of land use or building permit approvals.
ATTACHMENT 3
EXCESS WATER RATE CHARGES
SUMMER 2003
STAGE ONE WATER SHORTAGE
Objective: Reduce water usage through a combination of voluntary limits on lawn irrigation (odd-
even watering), public education, and temporary water rates which encourage efficient use of water.
The temporary water rates are structured in an inverted block scheduled and are detailed as follows:
Pre-Drought Rates Monthly Small Single I Median Single Large Single
(Summer Months) Usage Per Family Family Family
ECU~ (1.7 ECU) (2.2 ECU) (3.5 ECU)
$1.1682 per 1,000 gal. ist 30,000 gal. ist 51,000 gal. I~t 66,000 gal. 1st 105,000 gal.
$1.7527 per 1,000 gal. > 30,000 gal. > 51,000 gal. > 66,000 ga1. > 105,000 gal.
Proposed Temporary Excess Water Use Rates (Sta; le 1 Drought-Summer 2003)
Monthly Small Single Median Single Large Single
Proposed Rates Usage Per Family Family Family
ECU (1.7 ECU) (2.2 ECU) (3.5 ECU)
$I. 1682 per 1,000 gal. 1st 7,500 gal. 1st 12,750 gal. 1st 16,500 gal. 1st 26,250 gal.
7,501- 12,751- 16,501- 26,251-
$1.7522 per 1,000 gal. 15,000 gal. 22,500 gal. 33,000 gal. 52,52,500 gal.
$2.3364 per 1,000 gal. > 15,000 gal. > 22,501 gal. > 33,000 gal. > 52,500 gal.
Comparison to Pre-Drought Rates-Median SF Residence Consisting of 2.2 ECUs
Consumption Regular Aspen Rates2 Proposed Temporary Rates2
15,000 gal. $29.67 $29.67
30,000 gal. $47.20 $55.08
60,000 gal. $82.24 $123.42
90,000 gal. $117,29 .$193.51
120,000 gal. $152,33 $263.60
1ECU = capacity unit measurement
2 Total water bill including service charge. Aspen rates, assumes customers in Billing Area 1 (original
townsite)