HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2007-328CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-328
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO DECLARE WATER EMERGENCY
AND ENACT A WATERING BAN IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CITY ORDINANCE NO. 720.41
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is experiencing drought -like conditions similar to those
experienced in the late 1980's; and
WHEREAS, City Ordinance provides for the declaration of a water emergency during such
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City's water supply is being threatened by current drought -like conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: That:
I . Staff is authorized to declare a water emergency and enact a watering ban if demand
exceeds 20 million gallons per day (mgd) for five consecutive days and/or well
drawdown occurs to below 20 feet above the pump on any active well and/or the
ability to fill the Vicksburg Lane Reservoir is compromised.
2. The extended ban would prohibit lawn sprinkling between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
8:00 p.m. daily.
3. Staff is authorized to enact a total watering ban if the extended ban fails to mitigate
water shortages.
4. Staff is authorized to remove the water emergency and watering ban if conditions
warrant.
5. Said water emergency and watering ban shall be appropriately advertised in
accordance with City Ordinance No. 720.41.
6. This resolution shall be in effect until September 30, 2007.
Adopted by the City Council on August 7, 2007.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS.
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the
Plymouth City Council on August 7, 2007, with the original thereof on file in my office, and
the same is a correct transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this
day of
City Clerk