HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1980-313CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof. a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Plymouth. Minnesota was held on the
5th day of May , 19 80. The following members were
present: Mayor Hunt Councilmembers Davenport, o tNeils
The follow ng me ers were absent: None
Councilmember Hoyt introduced the following Resolution and
move its adopti on:
RESOLUTION NO. 80-313
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO REGULATE
USAGE OF MUNICIPAL WATER
WHEREAS, Section 720.45 of Plymouth City Code provides that the Council may
by resolution regulate usage of municipal water for the purposes of lawn and
garden sprinkling, irrigation, car washing, air conditioning and other such
uses; and
WHEREAS, fluctuations in municipal water usage may be affected by a number of
factors, including, climatic conditions, day of week and time of year; and
WHEREAS, during periods of substantially high municipal water usage continued
availability of water for essential fire service purpose must be guaranteed
10 by limiting less essential uses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide for a quick and dependable method
for calling for such municipal water use restrictions should they become
necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth
that it should and hereby does authorize the City Manager, following advice
from the City Engineer, to institute restrictions and limitations on hours and
days of use of municipal water for lawn and garden sprinkling, irrigation, car
washing, air conditioning or other such uses, when in the judgment of the City
Manager such action is necessary to assure the continued provision of essential
water delivery capability, protect the water delivery and production system,
compensate for system breakdowns or other causes of equal magnitude.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such limitations shall be publicized insofar as
possible through local newspaper, radio and television broadcasts.
The nation for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Davenport , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
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lowing Vo d in favor t reo ; Mayor Hunt Councilmember;navpnpnct-
Ho t, Neils and Schneider •
following vo aggaa ns or s
Whereupon the Resolutiin was declared duly passed OnG a p ne.