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402 RESOLUTION NO. 88-65 PAGE TWO WI~ERFAS, the City of Santa Ana is a water supplier in Metropolitan's service area; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana has the power and authority to adopt water conservation measures within its boundaries; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive Director, Public Works Agency is authorized to implement a voluntary drought conservation progra~a, with a goal of reducir~] water use by 10 percent, to reduce the risk and severity of water shortages should the drought continue in 1989; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Santa Ana will: a. Audit its landscape irrigation syst~us to maximize irrigation efficiency; adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid overspray, runoff and waste; b. Not irrigate its landscape during the hot hours of the day and/or during the morning and evening peak hours, and avoid watering on windy days; c. Shut off decorative fountains unless a water recycling system is used; d. Not hose down driveways, sidewalks and other paved surfaces, except for health or sanitary reasons; e. Whenever replacing plumbing fixtures utilize low-flow devices except for those fixtures that require high-flow fixtures for health and/or sanitary reasons; f. Check faucets, toilets, and pipes, both indoor and outdoor, for leaks and repair them imuediately. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Santa Ana urge its custemers to: a. Adjust sprinklers and irrigation system, s to avoid overspray, runoff and waste; b. Avoid watering in the hot part of the day and/or during morning and evening peak hours, and avoid watering on windy c. Install new landscaping, low-water-using trees and plants and efficient irrigation syst~us; d. Shut off decorative fountains unless a water recycling system is used; e. Not hose down driveways, sidewalks or other paved surfaces, except for health or sanitary reasons; f. Install pool and spa covers to minimize water loss due to evaporation;