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Item 6CSouthlake 2030 Water Conservation Master Plan Purpose Create guidance for strategy Aligns departmental goals and partnerships Considers future growth and demands Ensures sustainable water infrastructure Forms and strengthens regional partnerships Reduce peaking charges Focus-driven Southlake-specific Education and Awareness Improved customer relations Recommended strategies for all municipal users: Education Pricing structure, Water waste prohibitions, Water system audits, and Plumbing code changes Topic Areas Assess the current conditions Emphasize Education & Awareness Programs Meet future water needs of the City Criteria for Recommendations Cost effectiveness Will it be costly to implement? Estimated water savings How much water could be saved? Relevance to Local Conditions Is it applicable to Southlake? Challenges to Implementation Public perceptions/receptivity Staff time required Funding availability Ability to monitor and track effectiveness Education / Outreach Education Programs Residents Businesses and property owners Licensed irrigators and trades Youth Continue to seek out partnerships Government agencies Private agencies Businesses Develop guidance materials Landscape and irrigation guide Plumbing guide Municipal Conservation Coordinator position Conservation-driven water rates Account for all water Meter and transponder replacement Audit system for water loss Utilize technology changes Policy updates Irrigation permitting and installation Municipal water conservation policy Periodic review of adopted ordinances Residential / Commercial Support improved technology for customers Residential and commercial irrigation Targeted indoor water use Ensure best technologies Landscape ordinance Development projects: Water consumption impact analysis Development Credits for qualifying Best Management Practices Rainwater harvesting and greywater use Schedule Draft Plan: February - March SPIN Meeting: March 4 Planning & Zoning: March 21 City Council - 1st Reading: April 2 - 2nd Reading: April 16 Questions?