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Item 6E - MemoItem 6E Page 1 of 2 M E M O R A N D U M (April 16, 2024) To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager From: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works Subject: Approve Ordinance No. 662-G, 2nd Reading, Adopt the 2024 Drought Contingency Plan. Action Requested: Approve Ordinance No. 662-G, 2nd Reading, Adopt the 2024 Drought Contingency Plan. Background Information: Under Title 30, Chapter 288 of the Texas Administrative Code, cities must develop and adopt a Drought Contingency Plan for municipal water suppliers and submit it to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality by May 1st. The law further requires wholesale providers, such as the City of Fort Worth, to share the restrictions imposed by their plan with their wholesale customers. These plans must be updated and resubmitted on a five-year cycle. The previous plan was updated in April 2019. The next update of this plan is due on May 1, 2024. In the 2024 Drought Contingency Plan, the City will continue with the same triggers for each drought stage, as defined by Tarrant Regional Water District, the City of Fort Worth, and the City of Southlake. The City will continue the permanent year-round, twice per week landscape irrigation schedule, as proposed by the 2024 Water Conservation Plan. The updates for the 2024 Drought Contingency Plan include updating communication methods, revising details about water storage and assets, greater flexibility for moving between drought stages, and clarified language for actions restricted during drought stages. Financial Considerations: There will be no costs associated with adopting this plan. Item 6E Page 2 of 2 Strategic Link: This item links to the City’s Strategy Map strategic focus areas of Safety and Security, Infrastructure and Development, Partnerships and Volunteerism, and Performance Management and Service Delivery. It specifically relates to the City’s Corporate Objectives, C2 Enhancing the sense of community by proactive partnerships and B3 Maintain an environment of future readiness. Citizen Input/ Board Review: City Council approved the 1st reading of this ordinance at the April 2, 2024, City council meeting (6-0). Legal Review: None. Alternatives: City Council may approve or deny this item. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 662-G, 2nd Reading, Adopt the 2024 Drought Contingency Plan. Supporting Documents: Attachment A: Drought Contingency Plan Staff Contact: Rob Cohen, P.E., Director of Public Works Lauren LaNeave, Deputy Director of Public Works Administration