Item 4IResolution No. 11-034, 180-day Extension of the Moratorium on Processing of Gas Well Drilling Permits
Item 4I
Presentation
Background
Staff progress and research
Revisions to the Gas Drilling Ordinance 880-A/SUP Section 480-RRR
Proposed Next Steps
Schedule
Questions
Resolution No. 11-005
January 18, 2011: City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-005, 180-day Moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications for gas well drilling permits and their associated requests.
The Moratorium is due to expire July 17, 2011.
Progress
Continued education through the XTO application processes
Explored advanced technologies used to improve protection of air/water quality
Reviewed revisions adopted by neighboring cities
Reviewing issues faced by neighboring and other cities
Ordinance 880-A draft revisions completed and in final review
Ordinance Revisions
SUP Conditions
Procedural Processes
Staff recommendations
Next Steps
Consider results of pending legislation
Conduct City Council work sessions
Facilitate city-wide SPIN meeting
Present final ordinance to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council for public hearings and consideration
Proposed Schedule
City Council Work Sessions – August 2, August 16 & August 30 (if needed)
City Wide SPIN Meeting – September 12th or September 26th (both dates?)
City Council 1st Reading – October 4th
City Council 2nd Reading – October 18th
Questions?