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Ordinance No. 895-A, 2nd Reading, approve amendment to the City of Southlake Water Conservation Ordinance, per contractual obligation with the City of Fort Worth.
Conduct Public Hearing
Water Conservation Ordinance
Background:
Ordinance 895 – Adopted 2006
Water conservation measures established
required by wholesale provider (Ft. Worth)
City of Ft Worth
recently amended conservation ordinance
wholesale customer cities must follow
Water Conservation Ordinance
Key Elements of the 2006 ordinance:
Outdoor watering prohibition - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June 1 to September 30.
exception - hand held hose or soaker hose
New non-residential irrigation systems installed past effective date must include rain and freeze sensors.
Non-residential irrigation systems - rain and freeze sensors inspection required annually.
Existing non-residential irrigation systems - must include rain and freeze sensors by June 2007.
Water Conservation Ordinance
Ordinance Amendments:
10 AM to 6PM – watering prohibition
will remain in effect year round
Water Conservation Ordinance
Ordinance Amendments:
Administrative fee for violation
may be assessed by the Director of Public Works
if approved by the City Council
No fee established by Ft. Worth
No Southlake fee recommended at this time
Questions?
Bob Price
(817) 748-8097