HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.075-18 RESOLUTION # 75
(Series of 2018)
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, Pitkin County is currently experiencing "moderate" and
"severe" drought conditions as determined by the U.S. Drought,Monitor; and
WHEREAS, peak snowpack in the Colorado River Basin is 71% of median;
and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service forecasts that water supply in the
Roaring Fork Watershed this runoff season will be 50-70% of average; 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
25.28.40 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 14th day of May 2018.
Steven Sk dron, Mayor
I, Linda Manning, 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, May 14, 2018.
Linda Manning, City Cler