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HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 30, Article I, Water Conservation, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, Texas, providing for a new Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.
SUMMARY
DATE: April 16, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Danielle Singh, Interim Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan Ordinance
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Under Texas Water Code Chapter 11 and Title 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 288, the City of Killeen is required to submit an updated Water Conservation Plan (WCP) and Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) every five years. The City of Killeen originally adopted and implemented their WCP in 1998 and revised the Code in 2006 to include a DCP as well. City staff has revised the current combined WCP and DCP so that it aligns with the TCEQ’s model ordinance and the Centex Sustainability Partnership’s project to standardize water conservation and drought contingency messaging throughout the region.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The alternatives considered are as follows:
1. Use the current Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan as adopted in 1998 and revised in 2006.
2. Repeal and replace Chapter 30, Article I, Water Conservation, of the official code of ordinances as written.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
1. Staff recommends repealing and replacing the ordinance regarding water conservation as written. This alternative allows the water conservation ordinance to align with the TCEQ’s model ordinance and the Centex Sustainability Partnership’s standardization project. This revised ordinance will enable residents who live and work throughout the region to have a better understanding and more cohesive plan for conserving water and responding to water supply emergencies.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The proposed ordinance conforms to City policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There are no expenditures required.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 30, Article I, Water Conservation, by providing for a new water conservation and drought contingency plan.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Public Works
Finance
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Ordinance