2014-056 - Declaring A Level 1 Water Shortage

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Section 4. No water customer shall use water in excess of ninety seven percent (97 %) of the corresponding billing period of the base year. For existing customers, the "base year" shall be measured by taking into account the prior six (6) billing periods from the effective date of this resolution. For example, for purposes of comparison, a billing period that covers the months of June -July will be compared to the closest corresponding billing cycle of the base year. For new customers, the "base year" shall be measured by taking into account the first six (6) billing periods. Section 5. All customers are urged to reduce water usage by following water conservation practices inside and outside the home. Section 6. Business owners are encouraged to take steps to improve their water use processes. Section 7. The City encourages infrastructure upgrades to the water system involving (1) technology which provides up -to -date use information and trends to residents and business owners through a web -based customer engagement system, and (2) leak detection systems which allow early detection of water leaks to minimize waste and conserve water. Section 8. The City Council agrees to support actions which deal with the current drought conditions and calls for increased awareness and extraordinary conservation of our precious resource. Section 9. Certification. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption by the City Council and publication in a newspaper of General Circulation within the City, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2014. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. CarvA4ho -City Attc Sandoval, Assistant City Attorney Resolution No. 2014 -056 Page 3 of 4