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Item 6AItem 6A 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