Item 4DCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
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MEMORANDUM
(April 1, 2014)
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Robert H. Price, P.E., Director of Public Works
Subject: Ordinance No. 662-E, 1st Reading, Approve the revised
Drought Contingency Plan. (If approved at first reading, the
Public Hearing will be held April 15, 2014.)
Action
Requested: Approve Ordinance No. 662-E, 1st Reading, Approve the revised
Drought Contingency Plan. (If approved at first reading, the Public
Hearing will be held April 15, 2014.)
Background
Information: Beginning in 2009, Title 30, Chapter 288 of the Texas
Administrative Code required that cities with populations greater
than 3,300 adopt a Drought Contingency Plan and submit it to the
Texas Water Development Board by May 1 st of that year. In
addition these plans must be updated and resubmitted on a five
year cycle. The first updates of the plans are due on May 1, 2014.
The law further requires that wholesale water providers like the City
of Ft. Worth share the restrictions imposed by their plan with their
wholesale customers and that those customers plans meet or
exceed the restrictions imposed by the wholesale provider. This
requirement is also included in Section 2.5 of Southlake's
wholesale water contract with the City of Ft. Worth.
Like the 2009 plan, this plan contains Tarrant Regional Water
District, City of Ft. Worth, and Southlake triggers for each of the
three stages of the plan. The major difference is the fact that the
twice per week lawn irrigation schedule will remain in effect
permanently once the proposed Water Conservation Plan
(Ordinance 895-C) is adopted. Even though twice per week
landscape irrigation will remain in effect year round, the irrigation
schedule for the three stages will be the same as the 2009 Drought
Plan.
A brief overview of the triggers and impact of each stage is
attached to this memo.
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Financial
Considerations: All successful efforts to conserve the region's water resources
delay and potentially reduce the need for new reservoirs, delivery
pipelines, and local capacity improvements, ultimately saving cities
and ratepayers money.
Strategic Link: The adoption of the Drought Contingency and Emergency Water
Management Plan links to the city's strategy map relative to focus
area of Performance Management & Service Delivery. The specific
corporate objective that is met by the plan is to provide high quality
services through sustainable business practices.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Citizen input will be received during the public hearing on April 15,
2014
Legal Review: City attorney reviewed the ordinance.
Alternatives: The City Council may reject or adopt this ordinance.
Supporting
Documents: Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Plan
Ordinance 662-E (included in plan as Appendix "A")
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 662-E, 1st Reading, Approve the revised
Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Plan.
Staff Contact: Robert H. Price, P.E., Public Works Director
Chuck Kendrick, Deputy Director of Public Works - Operations
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A Summary of Drought Contingency/Emergency Water Plan
Trigger
Actions
Stage 1
SOUTHLAKE
Step up enforcement of twice per week
Water level in the 3 low plane elevated tanks
landscape irrigation schedule.
falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive days, OR
Discourage washing of impervious surfaces
FT. WORTH
except to alleviate health concerns.
Water demand reaches 90% of system capacity
Discourage hosing of buildings.
for 3 consecutive days, OR
Prohibit water use that allows runoff or
TRWD
water waste.
Total reservoir capacity falls below 75%
Stage 2
SOUTHLAKE (with Stage 1 in effect for two
Continue stage 1 actions.
weeks)
Landscape irrigation reduced to once per
week. Schedule to be determined by the
Water level in the 3 low plane elevated tanks
falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive days, OR
Director of Public Works or designee.
Water level in the single high plane elevated
Discourage operation of ornamental
tanks falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive days,
fountains.
OR
Discourage draining and refilling pools.
FT. WORTH
Encourage use of pool covers.
Water demand reaches 95% of system capacity
Restrict use of water from fire hydrants to
for 3 consecutive days, OR
fire protection except as allowed by
TRWD
variance issued by director of Public Works
Total reservoir capacity falls below 60%
or designee.
Stage 3
SOUTHLAKE (with Stage 2 in effect for two
Continue stage 1 & 2 actions.
weeks)
Prohibit operation of sprinklers and
Water level in the 3 low plane elevated tanks
landscape irrigations systems.
falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive days, OR
Prohibit establishment of new
Water level in the single high plane elevated
landscaping.
tanks falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive days,
Vehicle washing restricted to commercial
OR
facilities.
FT. WORTH
Prohibit operation of ornamental
Water demand reaches 98% of system capacity
fountains.
for 3 consecutive days, OR
Prohibit draining and refilling of pools.
TRWD
Prohibit washing of impervious surfaces
Total reservoir capacity falls below 45%
and buildings except for paint preparation
with high pressure equipment.
See the Drought Contingency Plan for a complete list of the plan elements including restrictions, exceptions and
variances.
CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
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1400 Main St.
Southlake, Texas 76092
PWS #2200074
Drought Contingency
& Emergency Water
Management Plan
for Retail Water Customers
May 2014
Adopted: April 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES.............................................................................1
2.
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RULES....................................1
3.
WATER SYSTEM PROFILE..........................................................................................1
4.
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY/EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN .....................3
4.1
Public Involvement..........................................................................................3
4.2
Public Education.............................................................................................3
4.3
Initiation & Termination of Drought & Emergency Response Stages...................3
4.4
Drought and Emergency Response Stages......................................................5
Stage1 —Water Watch.....................................................................................................5
Stage2 — Water Warning..................................................................................................9
Stage 3 — Emergency Water Use.....................................................................................13
4.5
Procedures for Granting Variances to the Plan...............................................16
4.6
Procedures for Enforcing Mandatory Water Use Measures..............................17
4.7
Coordination with the Other Entities...............................................................17
4.8
Review and Update of Drought Contingency Plan...........................................17
5.
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN DEFINITIONS.........................................................18
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A Ordinance Adopting the Plan
APPENDIX B Matrix of Critical Actions by Stage
APPENDIX C Letters to Region C Water Planning Group
1. INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Management Plan
(subsequently referred to as the Plan) is as follows:
• To conserve the available water supply in times of drought and emergency
• To maintain supplies for domestic water use, sanitation, and fire protection
• To protect and preserve public health, welfare, and safety
• To minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortages
• To minimize the adverse impacts of emergency water supply conditions.
2. TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RULES
TCEQ rule Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter A, Rule 288.1 (4) defines a drought
contingency plan as "a strategy or combination of strategies for temporary supply and
demand management responses to temporary and potentially recurring water supply
shortages and other water supply emergencies."
TCEQ rules governing development of and minimum requirements for drought contingency
plans for municipal water suppliers and wholesale water suppliers are contained in Texas
Administrative Code Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter B, Rule 288.20 and Rule
288.22, respectively.
3. WATER SYSTEM PROFILE
The City purchases water from the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) via the City
of Fort Worth. The supply sources are:
• West Fork of Trinity River: Lake Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake, and Lake
Bridgeport; (A pipeline connecting Eagle Mountain Lake to the East Texas supply
is under construction.)
• East Texas: Cedar Creek Reservoir, located approximately 75 miles southeast of
Fort Worth; and Richland Chambers Reservoir, located approximately 75 miles
southeast of Fort Worth; and
• Clear Fork of the Trinity River via Lake Benbrook. (A pipeline connects Lake
Benbrook to the East Texas Supply.)
System capacity with regards to the defined triggers in Section 4.4 is the total reliable
pumping capacity is found in the following tables:
Storage Capacity
WATER STORAGE
GROUND
ELEVATED
HIGH PRESSURE PLANE
15 MG
4.5 MG
LOW PRESSURE PLANE
1.5 MG
Pump Capacity
**PUMP STATION
RATED *OPERATING TOTALOPERATING
CAPACITY CAPACITY FIRM CAPACITY
GPM GPM MGD
Pearson Pump Station - High Pressure Plane
Pump 1
2250
2360
6.8
Pump 2
2250
2360
Pump 3
2250
2360
Pearson Pump Station - Low Pressure Plane
Pump 1
3474
4600
19.9
Pump 2
3474
4600
Pump 3
3474
4600
Pump 4
3474
4600
T.W. King Pump Station - Low Pressure Plane
Pump 1
3474
2360
12.5
Pump 2
3474
2360
Pump 3
3474
2360
TOTAL PUMPING CAPACITY
39.2
*Operating Capacity: Pumping capacity while operating against system pressure
**Total Operating Firm Capacity: Pumping capacity with largest pump out of service while
operating against system pressure
In accordance with Section 2.5 of the wholesale water contract, wholesale customers are
required to institute and apply the same rationing, conservation measures or restrictions to
the use of water by their customers for so long as any part of their total water supply is being
furnished by Fort Worth. As a wholesale customer, per contract sign November, 2010,
Southlake will comply with any obligations imposed by Fort Worth.
The water supply triggers defined in Section 4.4 were provided to Southlake via Fort Worth
by its water supplier, Tarrant Regional Water District. TRWD selected its triggers after
hiring an outside consultant to evaluate where the triggers levels should be for the drought
plan to achieve meaningful water savings.
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4. DROUGHT CONTINGENCY/EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN
4.1 Public Involvement
Southlake staff provided direct input to Fort Worth in development of this Plan through
the Water Advisory Committee. Fort Worth provided the following opportunities for
public involvement.
The public had several opportunities to provide input into the plan.
• Public meetings soliciting comments were held on June 25, 2013 and June 27,
2013. An additional digital meeting was held on July 8, 2013. The meetings
were advertised on the city Web site, on City Page in the Fort Worth Star -
Telegram, through news releases to the news media and neighborhood
associations, and in handouts at public events as well as social media outlets.
The Fort Worth Water Department's Water Conservation Advisory Committee
discussed the draft plan's provisions and provided feedback during its August 22,
2013 meeting.
• The draft plan was posted on the City of Fort Worth Web site
(M=.fortworthgov.org/wat ) for one month prior to City Council adoption.
• The City of Southlake's Drought Contingency plan will be presented on April 1,
2014 for the first reading of the ordinance and for the second reading and public
hearing on April 15, 2014.
4.2 Public Education
Southlake will inform and educate the public about the Drought Contingency/Emergency
Water Management Plan by the following means:
Preparing fact sheets describing the plan and making these available online and at
various city sites, and at events where the water department may have a booth.
Posting a copy of the Plan on the city's Web site.
Notifying local organizations, schools, and civic groups that staff are available to
make presentations on the plan.
At any time that the Drought Contingency/Emergency Water Management Plan is activated
or the stage changes, Southlake will notify local media of the issues, the current response
stage, and the specific actions required of the public. The information will also be publicized
on the city's Web site, reverse 911, Twitter, Facebook, and Chamber of Commerce. Bill
inserts will also be used as appropriate.
4.3 Initiation & Termination of Drought & Emergency Response Stages
The provisions of this Plan shall apply to all persons, customers, and property utilizing
potable water provided by the City of Southlake. The terms "person" and "customer" as
used in the Plan include individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, and all other
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legal entities. The Plan does not apply to locations using treated wastewater effluent,
private wells or possessing their own water rights in the Trinity River watershed;
however, any pond, impoundment, body of water, or other water source that is
supplemented, or has the ability to supplement supply, with potable water shall adhere to
the provisions of this plan.
The Plan may be applied to the entire city or geographic portions of the city as necessary.
If the Plan is applied only to a limited sector, the boundaries will be defined in terms of
roadways, creeks and other easily distinguishable features, such as city limits.
Initiation of a Drought/ Emergency Water Management Stage
The City Manager or his/her official designee may order the implementation of a drought
response or water emergency stage when one or more of the trigger conditions for that stage
is met. The following actions will occur when a stage is initiated.
The public will be notified through local media and the City of Southlake Web site,
as described in Section 4.2.
Fort Worth will be notified by telephone and with a follow-up letter, e-mail, or fax
that provides details of the reasons for initiation of the drought or water emergency
stage.
The Southlake Water Department will notify the Executive Director of the TCEQ
within 5 business days when mandatory provisions of the Plan are activated.
Stages imposed by TRWD action must be initiated by the City of Fort Worth and
subsequently by the City of Southlake in accordance with 2.5 of the wholesale customer
contract.
For other trigger conditions, the City Manager or his/her official designee may decide not to
order the implementation of a drought response or water emergency stage even though one
or more of the trigger criteria for the stage are met. Factors which could influence such a
decision include, but are not limited to, the time of the year, weather conditions, the
anticipation of replenished water supplies, or the anticipation that additional facilities will
become available to meet needs. The reason for this decision shall be documented.
Termination of a Drought Stage
The City Manager or his/her official designee may order the termination of a drought
response or water emergency stage when the conditions for termination are met or at their
discretion. The following actions will be taken when a drought stage is terminated:
The public will be notified through local media and the City of Southlake Web site
as described in Section 4.2.
• Fort Worth will be notified by telephone with a follow-up letter, e-mail, or fan.
• If any mandatory provisions of the drought contingency/emergency water
management plan that have been activated are terminated, customers will notify the
Executive Director of the TCEQ within 5 business days.
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Stages imposed by TRWD or by the City of Fort Worth may only be terminated by the
imposing authority. The City Manager or his/her official designee will then make a a
decision based on the existing conditions in Southlake.
The City Manager or his/her official designee may decide not to order the termination of a
drought response stage or water emergency even though the conditions for termination of
the stage are met. The City Manager or his designee may choose to implement a phased out
approach when exiting various stages to protect the integrity of the system. Factors which
could influence such a decision include, but are not limited to, the time of the year, weather
conditions, or the anticipation of potential changed conditions that warrant the continuation
of the drought stage. The reason for this decision should be documented.
4.4 Drought and Emergency Response Stages
Stage 1 — Water Watch
Triggering Conditions
This stage is activated by the Director of Public Works if there is a water system failure,
including pumping equipment, supply lines, distribution lines, power failure, or storage
facilities, or:
• The tank level in the three (3) elevated tanks of the low pressure plane fall below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
• The tank level in the single elevated tank in the high pressure plane falls below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
Fort Worth initiated Stage 1 — Water Watch for one or more of the following
reasons:
o Water demand reaches or exceeds 90% of reliable delivery capacity for
three consecutive days. The delivery capacity could be citywide or in a
specified portion of the system.
o Fort Worth's water treatment or distribution system becomes
contaminated.
o Fort Worth's water demand for all or part of the delivery system approaches
delivery capacity because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Fort Worth's water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the
failure or damage of major water system components.
• TRWD initiated Stage 1 — Water Watch for one or more of the following reasons:
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o Total raw water supply in TRWD western and eastern division reservoirs
drops below 75% (25% depleted) of conservation storage.
o Water demand for all or part of the TRWD delivery system exceeds delivery
capacity because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Water demand is projected to approach the limit of TRWD's permitted
supply.
o TRWD's supply source becomes contaminated.
o TRWD's water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or
damage of major water system components.
o The TRWD General Manager, with the concurrence of the TRWD Board of
Directors, finds that conditions warrant the declaration of a Stage 1 drought.
Terminating Conditions for Stage 1
When initiated by the City of Southlake, all initiated actions will remain in effect until the
conditions that triggered the stage and have been eliminated and the Director of Public
Works or his/her designee has reviewed the conditions in Section 4.3.
Stage 1 will terminate when the total combined raw water supply in TRWD western and
eastern division reservoirs exceeds 95% of conservation storage capacity or remains at or
above 85% for 90 consecutive days, whichever occurs first.
Goal for Use Reduction for Stage 1
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 1, Water Watch, is five percent. If
circumstances warrant or if required by TRWD, Fort Worth, the City Manager or his/her
official designee can set a goal for greater water use reduction.
Actions Available for Stage 1
The City Manager or his/her official designee may order the implementation of any of the
actions listed below, as deemed necessary. The City Manager or his/her official designee
must implement any action(s) required by the Tarrant Regional Water District or Fort
Worth.
All Water Users
Initiate mandatory restrictions to prohibit non -essential water use as follows:
Discourage hosing of paved areas, such as sidewalks, driveways, parking lots,
tennis courts, patios, or other impervious surfaces, except to alleviate an
immediate health or safety hazard. This may include premises with raw or
processed food, pharmaceutical or vaccine processing, storage or vending
establishments including restaurants and grocery stores may be washed to the
extent necessary for sanitary purposes. These areas may also include:
■ Trash and dumpster areas
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Areas around fuel pumps
Store front cleaning of areas with accumulated bird droppings,
feathers and debris
Localized spot cleaning of parking areas to remove oil, grease
buildup that may pose a health and safety issue.
Discourage hosing of buildings or other structures for purposes other than fire
protection or surface preparation prior to painting.
Prohibit using water in such a manner as to allow runoff or other waste,
including:
■ failure to repair a controllable leak, including a broken sprinkler
head, a leaking valve, leaking or broken pipes, or a leaking
faucet;
■ operating a permanently installed irrigation system with: (a) a
broken head; (b) a head that is out of adjustment and the arc of
the spray head is over a street or parking lot; or (c) a head that is
misting because of high water pressure; or
■ during irrigation, allowing water to (a) to run off a property and
form a stream of water in a street for a distance of 50 feet or
greater; or (b) to pond in a street or parking lot to a depth greater
than one -quarter of an inch.
■ Allowing or causing an irrigation system or other lawn watering
device to operate during any form of precipitation or when
temperatures are at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prohibit outdoor watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems between 10 a.m. and
6 p.m.
Limit landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems at each service
address to a twice per week schedule as outlined below. This includes landscape
watering of parks, golf courses, and sports fields.
o Residential addresses ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, or 8) may water
on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
o Residential addresses ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may water on
Thursdays and Sundays.
o All non-residential locations (apartment complexes, businesses, industries,
parks, medians, etc.) may water on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Exceptions:
■ Lawns and landscaping may be watered on any day by handheld hose,
drip irrigation, a soaker hose or tree bubbler.
■ Water use necessary for the repair of an irrigation system, plumbing line,
fountain, etc. in the presence of the person making the repair.
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Outdoor watering at service addresses with large multi -station irrigation
systems may take place in accordance with a variance granted by the
Water Director, if the Water Director determines that a property can not
be completely irrigated with an average of three-quarters of an inch of
water in a single day, and that the property should be divided into
sections to be irrigated on different days. -If approved, no station will be
watered more than twice per week.
Establishing new turf is discouraged. If hydromulch, grass sod, or grass
seed is installed for the purpose of establishing a new lawn, there are no
watering restrictions for the first 30 days while it is being established.
After that, the watering restrictions set forth in this stage apply. (This
does not include over seeding with rye, or seasonal grasses, since turf
already exists.)
Golf courses may water greens and tee boxes as necessary, however
watering must be done before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Encouraged to
reduce water use by five percent.
■ Skinned areas of sports fields may be watered as needed for dust control.
Watering of athletic fields (fields only, does not include surrounding
landscaped areas) used for organized sports practice, competition, or
exhibition events may occur as necessary to protect the health and safety
of the players, staff, or officials present for athletic events. Encouraged
to reduce water use by five percent.
Public areas that are open to the public at -large and have a high —impact
from frequent use may be allowed additional watering, with a variance
granted by the Water Director, if it is deemed to be beneficial to serve
and protect the community amenity. Examples may include but are not
limited to: outdoor amphitheaters, demonstration gardens, public art
exhibitions, outdoor learning areas, arboretums, etc.
All users are encouraged to reduce the frequency of draining and refilling swimming
pools.
All users are encouraged to use native and adapted drought tolerant plants in
landscaping.
Washing of any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane, or other vehicle
shall be limited to the use of a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a
positive -pressure shutoff nozzle for quick rinses. Vehicle washing may be done at
any time on the premises of a commercial car wash or commercial service station.
Companies with an automated on -site vehicle washing facility may wash its vehicles
at anytime. Further, such washing may be exempt from these requirements if the
health, safety, and welfare of the public are contingent upon frequent vehicle
cleansing, such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and
perishables.
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• Discourage the filling, draining, or refilling of swimming pools, wading pools, hot
tubs and Jacuzzi type pools except to maintain adequate water levels for structural
integrity, proper operation and maintenance, and/or to alleviate an issue that poses a
public safety risk.
City and Local Governments
In addition to the actions listed above:
• Review conditions and problems that caused Stage 1. Take corrective action.
• Increase public education efforts on ways to reduce water use.
• Increase enforcement efforts.
• Intensify leak detection and repair efforts.
• Audit all city and local government irrigation systems to ensure proper condition,
settings, and operation.
• Identify and encourage voluntary reduction measures by high -volume water users
through water use audits.
• Reduce non -essential water use. As used herein, non -essential water uses are those
that do not have any health or safety impact and are not needed to meet the core
function of the agency.
Commercial or Industrial
• All actions listed above for all water users apply to commercial and industrial users.
• Stock at commercial plant nurseries is exempt from Stage 1 watering restrictions.
• Hotels, restaurants, and bars are encouraged to serve drinking water to patrons on an
"on demand" basis.
• Hotels are encouraged to implement laundry conservation measures by encouraging
patrons to reuse linens and towels.
• Car wash facilities must keep equipment in good working order, which should
include regular inspections to be sure there are no leaks, broken or misdirected
nozzles, and that all equipment is operating efficiently.
• All commercial and industrial customers are encouraged to audit irrigation systems
Stage 2 - Water Warning
Triggering Conditions for Stage 2
This stage is activated by the Director of Public Works if there is a water system failure,
including pumping equipment, supply lines, distribution lines, power failure, or storage
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facilities, or if Stage 1 — Water Watch has been initiated and in effect for two (2) weeks,
and:
• The tank level in the three (3) elevated tanks of the low pressure plane fall below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
• The tank level in the single elevated tank in the high pressure plane falls below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
Or, this stage is activated if:
• Fort Worth initiated Stage 2 — Water Warning for one or more of the following
reasons:
o Water demand reaches or exceeds 95% of reliable delivery capacity for
three consecutive days. The delivery capacity could be citywide or in a
specified portion of the system.
o Contamination of the water supply source(s) or water supply system.
o Demand for all or part of the delivery system equals or exceeds delivery
capacity because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or damage
of major water system components.
• TRWD initiated Stage 2 — Water Warning for one or more of the following reasons:
o Total raw water supply in TRWD western and eastern division reservoirs
drops below 60% (40% depleted) of conservation storage.
o Water demand for all or part of the TRWD delivery system exceeds delivery
capacity because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Water demand is projected to approach the limit of TRWD's permitted
supply.
o TRWD's supply source becomes contaminated.
o TRWD's water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or
damage of major water system components.
o The TRWD General Manager, with the concurrence of the TRWD Board of
Directors, finds that conditions warrant the declaration of a Stage 2 drought.
• Terminating Conditions for Stage 1
• When initiated by the City of Southlake, all initiated actions will remain in effect
until the conditions that triggered the stage and have been eliminated and the
Director of Public Works or his/her designee has reviewed the conditions in Section
4.3.
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Stage 2 will terminate when the total combined raw water supply in TRWD western and
eastern division reservoirs exceeds 75% of conservation storage capacity or remains at or
above 70% for 30 consecutive days.
Goal for Use Reduction for Stage 2
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 2 — Water Warning is to decrease use by 10
percent. If circumstances warrant or if required by TRWD, Fort Worth, the City Manager or
his/her official designee can set a goal for greater water use reduction.
Actions Available for Stage 2
The City Manager or his/her official designee may order the implementation of any of the
actions listed below, as deemed necessary. The City Manager or his/her official designee
must implement any action(s) required by the Tarrant Regional Water District or Fort
Worth.
• Continue actions under Stage 1.
• Initiate engineering studies to evaluate water supply alternatives should conditions
worsen.
All Water Users
Limit landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems to a once per week
schedule at each service address as determined by the Water Director. This includes
landscape watering at parks, golf courses, and sports fields. As a wholesale
customer, Southlake may use a different watering schedule than the one used for
Fort Worth retail customers as long as it limits each service address to once per week
schedule; however, use of the same schedule would simplify the messages passed to
customers through the news media.
Exceptions:
o Lawns and landscaping may be watered on any day, at any time, by
handheld hose, drip irrigation, a soaker hose or tree bubbler.
o Outdoor watering at service addresses with large multi -station irrigation
systems may take place in accordance with a variance granted by the director
of utilities, if the director determines that a property can not be completely
irrigated with an average of three-quarters of an inch of water in a single day,
and that the property should be divided into sections to be irrigated on
different days. If approved, no station will be watered more than once per
week.
o Golf courses may water greens and tee boxes as needed to keep them alive,
however watering must be done before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Fairways are
restricted to once per week watering as outlined above. Golf course rough
cannot be watered.
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o Watering of athletic fields (fields only, does not include surrounding
landscaped areas) used for organized sports practice, competition, or
exhibition events may occur as necessary to protect the health and safety of
the players, staff, or officials present for athletic events. Encouraged to
reduce water use by 10%.
All users are encouraged to wait until the current drought or emergency
situation has passed before establishing new landscaping and turf. Variances
granted for establishing new turfgrass or landscaping will be for a maximum
of 30 days from the date of approval. After that, the watering restrictions set
forth in this stage apply. (This does not include over seeding with rye since
turf already exists.)
• Discourage the operation of ornamental fountains or ponds that use potable water
except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are
equipped with a recirculation system.
• Discourage the filling, draining, or refilling of swimming pools, wading pools, hot
tubs and Jacuzzi type pools except to maintain adequate water levels for structural
integrity, proper operation and maintenance, and/or to alleviate an issue that poses a
public safety risk.
• Encourage the use of covers for all types of pools, hot tubs, and Jacuzzi type pools
when not in use.
City and Local Governments
• Review conditions or problems that caused Stage 2. Take corrective action.
• Increase frequency of media releases on water supply conditions.
• Further accelerate public education efforts on ways to reduce water use.
• Eliminate non -essential water use. As used herein, non -essential water uses are those
that do not have any health or safety impact and are not needed to meet the core
function of the agency.
• Prohibit wet street sweeping.
Commercial or Industrial
• All actions listed above for all water users apply to commercial and industrial users.
Use of water from fire hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting related
activities or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and welfare
requires a variance issued by the Water Director. Fire hydrant use may be limited to
only designated hydrants. Upon declaration of this drought stage, all holders or
applicants of a Water Fire Hydrant Meter Agreement are required to apply for a
variance as set forth in this plan. If conditions allow, as determined by the Water
Director, the use of water from hydrants may continue until the Water Director or
his/her designee issues a determination on the petition for variance. If conditions do
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not allow, the Water Director may require all fire hydrant meters be immediately
returned from the field, pending determination of each petition for variance.
Stage 3 — Emergency Water Use
Triggering Conditions for Stage 3
This stage is activated by the Director of Public Works if there is a water system failure,
including pumping equipment, supply lines, distribution lines, power failure, or storage
facilities, or if Stage 2 — Water Warning has been initiated and in effect for two (2)
weeks, and:
• The tank level in the three (3) elevated tanks of the low pressure plane fall below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
• The tank level in the single elevated tank in the high pressure plane falls below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
Or, this stage is activated if:
• Fort Worth initiated Stage 2 — Water Warning for one or more of the following
reasons:
o Water demand has reaches or exceeds 98% of reliable delivery capacity
for one day. The delivery capacity could be citywide or in a specified
portion of the system.
o Contamination of the water supply source(s) or water supply system.
o Demand for all or part of the delivery system exceeds delivery capacity
because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or damage
of major water system components.
• TRWD has initiated Stage 3 — Emergency Water Use, which may also be initiated
by one or more of the following:
o Total raw water supply in TRWD western and eastern division reservoirs
drops below 45% (55% depleted) of conservation storage.
o Water demand for all or part of the TRWD delivery system exceeds delivery
capacity because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Water demand is projected to approach or exceed the limit of TRWD's
permitted supply.
o TRWD's supply source becomes contaminated.
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o TRWD's water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or
damage of major water system components.
o The TRWD General Manager, with the concurrence of the TRWD Board of
Directors, finds that conditions warrant the declaration of a Stage 3 drought.
Terminating Conditions for Stage 3
When initiated by the City of Southlake, all initiated actions will remain in effect until the
conditions that triggered the stage and have been eliminated and the Director of Public
Works or his/her designee has reviewed the conditions in Section 4.3.
Stage 3 will terminate when the total combined raw water supply in TRWD western and
eastern division reservoirs exceeds 60% of conservation storage capacity or remains at or
above 55% for 30 consecutive days, whichever occurs first.
Goals for Use Reduction for Stage 3
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 3, Emergency Water Use, is to decrease use by
20 percent. If circumstances warrant or if required by TRWD, Fort Worth, the City Manager
or his/her official designee can set a goal for greater water use reduction.
Actions Available for Stage 3
The City Manager or his/her official designee may order the implementation of any of the
actions listed below, as deemed necessary. The City Manager or his/her official designee
must implement any action(s) required by the Tarrant Regional Water District or Fort
Worth.
• Continue or initiate any actions available under Stages 1 and 2.
All Water Users
• Prohibit landscape watering, including at parks, golf courses, and sports fields.
Exceptions:
o Watering with hand-held hose, soaker hose or drip irrigation system may
occur any day and any time. (The intent of this measure is to allow for the
protection of structural foundations, trees, and other high value landscape
materials).
o Golf course greens only may be watered by hand-held hose as needed to
keep them alive. Watering of athletic fields (fields only, does not include
surrounding landscaped areas) used for organized sports practice,
competition, or exhibition events may occur as necessary to protect the
health and safety of the players, staff, or officials present for athletic events
may be allowed to water by variance. A water management plan must be
submitted to the Water Director detailing how each area will comply with
stage 3 drought measures.
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• Prohibit establishment of new landscaping. Variances may be granted for those
landscape projects started prior to the initiation of Stage 3 drought restrictions.
• Vehicle washing restricted to commercial car wash, commercial service station or a
private on -site vehicle washing facility and can only be done as necessary for health,
sanitation, or safety reasons, including but not limited to the washing of garbage
trucks and vehicles used to transport food and other perishables. All other vehicle
washing is prohibited.
• Prohibit the operation of ornamental fountains or ponds that use potable water
except where necessary to support aquatic life.
• Prohibit the draining, filling, or refilling of swimming pools, wading pools and
Jacuzzi type pools. Existing private and public pools may add water to maintain pool
levels; however they may not be refilled using automatic fill valves.
• Prohibit hosing of buildings or other structures for purposes other than fire
protection or surface preparation prior to painting with high-pressure equipment.
Must be performed by a professional power washing service utilizing high efficiency
equipment and a vacuum recovery system where possible.
City and Local Governments
In addition to actions listed above:
• Continue or initiate any actions available under Stages 1 and 2.
• Review conditions or problems that caused Stage 3. Take corrective action.
• Implement viable alternative water supply strategies.
• Increase frequency of media releases explaining emergency situation.
• Reduce city and local government water use to maximum extent possible.
• Prohibit the permitting of new swimming pools, Jacuzzi type pools, spas,
ornamental ponds and fountain construction. Pools already permitted and under
construction may be completely filled with water.
• If TRWD has imposed a reduction in water available to customers, Fort Worth will
impose the same percent reduction on wholesale customers, and thus, Southlake will
impose on water customers.
Commercial or Industrial
• All actions listed above for all water users apply to commercial and industrial users.
Hotels, restaurants, and bars required to serve drinking water to patrons on an "on
demand" basis.
• Hotels are required to implement laundry conservation measures by encouraging
patrons to reuse linens and towels.
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• Stock at commercial plant nursery may be watered only with a hand-held hose,
hand-held watering can, or drip irrigation system.
• Commercial and industrial water users required to reduce water use by a set
percentage determined by the Water Director.
• Use of water from hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting related activities
or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and welfare requires a
special permit issued by the Water Director. Fire hydrant use may be limited to only
designated hydrants.
4.5 Procedures for Granting Variances to the Plan
The Water Director or his/her official designee may grant temporary variances for existing
water uses otherwise prohibited under this drought contingency plan if one or more of the
following conditions are met:
• Failure to grant such a variance would cause an emergency condition adversely
affecting health, sanitation, or fire safety for the public or the person requesting the
variance.
• Compliance with this plan cannot be accomplished due to technical or other
limitations.
• Alternative methods that achieve the same level of reduction in water use can be
implemented.
Variances shall be granted or denied at the discretion of the Water Director or his/her
official designee. All petitions for variances should be in writing, using the forms provided,
and must include the following information:
• Name and address of the petitioner(s)
• Purpose of water use
• Specific provisions from which relief is requested
• Detailed statement of the adverse effect of the provision from which relief is
requested
• Description of the relief requested
• Period of time for which the variance is sought
• Detailed schedule of irrigation that shows a reduction in use over the 30 day period
for new lawns and landscapes. Schedule should be designed so that at the end of the
30 day period, lawn and landscaped areas can adhere to the twice per week schedule
defined in Stage 1.
• Alternative measures that will be taken to reduce water use
• Other pertinent information.
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4.6 Procedures for Enforcing Mandatory Water Use Measures
Mandatory water use restrictions may be imposed in Stages 1, 2, and 3. These mandatory
water use restrictions will be enforced by warnings and penalties as follows:
• On the first violation, a customer will be given a written warning that he/she has
violated the mandatory water use restriction.
• On the second violation, a customer will be given a written warning that he/she has
violated the mandatory water use restriction.
• On the third and subsequent violations, citations may be issued to the customer, with
maximum fines established by ordinance.
• After three violations have occurred, the utility may cut off water service to the
customer.
Appendix A contains a copy of the City of Southlake ordinance adopting this Plan and the
enforcement actions and penalties.
4.7 Coordination with the Other Entities
Appendix C includes a copy of a letters sent to the City of Fort Worth and the Executive
Director or TCEQ upon adoption of this Plan.
4.8 Review and Update of Drought Contingency Plan
As required by TCEQ rules, Fort Worth will review this drought contingency plan at least
every five years. The plan will be updated as appropriate based on new or updated
information.
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5. Drought Contingency Plan Definitions
Aesthetic water use: water use for ornamental or decorative features such as fountains,
reflecting pools and water gardens.
Alternative Water Source: water produced by a source other than a water treatment
plan and in not considered potable. These sources can include, but are not limited to:
reclaimed/recycled water, collected rain water, collected grey water, private well
water.
Athletic field: water produced by a source other than a water treatment plan and in not
considered potable. These sources can include, but are not limited to:
reclaimed/recycled water, collected rain water, collected grey water, private well
water.
Automatic Irrigation System: a site specific system of delivering water generally for
landscaping via a system of pipes or other conduits installed below ground that
automatically cycles water use through water emitters to a preset program, whether
on a designated timer or through manual operation.
Aquatic Life: a vertebrate organism dependent upon an aquatic environment to sustain
its life.
Conservation: Those practices, techniques, and technologies that reduce water
consumption; reduce the loss or waste of water; improve the efficiency in water use;
and increase the recycling and reuse of water so that supply is conserved and made
available for other or future uses.
Customer: any person, company, or organization using water supplied by TRWD or
through an entity supplied by TRWD.
Drip irrigation: an irrigation system (drip, porous pipe, etc.) that applies water at a
predetermined controlled low -flow levels directly to the roots of the plant.
Drought Contingency Plan: a strategy or combination of strategies for temporary
supply management and demand management responses to temporary or potentially
recurring water supply shortages and other water supply emergencies.
Fountain: an artificially created jet, stream or flow of water, a structure, often
decorative, from which a jet, stream or flow of water issues.
Golf Course: an irrigated and landscaped playing area made up of greens, tees, fairways,
roughs and related areas used for the playing of golf.
Hand-held hose: a hose physically held by one person, fitted with a manual or automatic
shutoff nozzle.
Hand Watering: the application of water for irrigation purposes through a hand-held
watering hose, watering can, or bucket.
Hose -end Sprinkler: a device through which water flows from a hose to a sprinkler to
water any lawn or landscape.
Hosing: to spray, water, or wash with a water hose.
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Industrial water use: the use of water for or in connection with commercial or industrial
activities, including but not limited to, manufacturing, bottling, brewing, food
processing, scientific research and technology, recycling, production of concrete,
asphalt, and cement, commercial uses of water for tourism, entertainment, and hotel
or motel lodging, generation of power other than hydroelectric and other business
activities.
Irrigation system: a system of fixed pipes and water emitters that apply water to
landscape plants or turfgrass, including, but not limited to, in -ground and permanent
irrigation systems.
Lake, lagoon or pond: an artificially created body of fresh or salt water.
Landscape irrigation use: water used for the irrigation and maintenance of landscaped
areas, whether publicly or privately owned, including residential and commercial
lawns, gardens, golf courses, parks, right-of-ways, medians and entry ways.
New Landscape:
a. Installed during construction of a new house, multi -family dwelling, or commercial
building;
b. Installed as part of a governmental entity's capital improvement project; orAlters
more than one-half the area of an existing landscape.
Non -essential water use: Water uses that are not required for the protection of public
health, safety and welfare, such as:
a. Irrigating landscape areas, including parks, athletic fields, and golf courses, except as
otherwise provided under this plan;
b. Washing any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other
hard -surfaced areas; except to alleviate a public health and safety issue;
c. Washing any automobile, motorbike, boat (and/or trailer), airplane, or other vehicle
except where required by law for safety and sanitary purposes.
d. Washing buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection, or
other uses provided under this plan;
e. Filling, refilling, or adding to any swimming pools or Jacuzzi -type pools, except to
maintain safe operating levels;
f. Filling or operation of a fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes except
when necessary to support aquatic life;
g. Failure to repair a controllable leak within a reasonable time period after being
directed to do so by formal notice; and
h. Drawing from hydrants for construction purposes or any other purpose other than
firefighting or protection of public drinking water supplies.
Park: a non-residential or multifamily tract of land, other than a golf course, maintained
by a city, private organization, or individual, as a place of beauty or public recreation
and available for use to the general public.
Power/Pressure washer: a machine that uses water or a water -based product applied at
high pressure to clean impervious surfaces.
Pressure washer (High -Efficiency): a machine that uses water or a water -based product
applied at 1500 pounds per square inch (PSI) or greater.
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Reclaimed Water: municipal wastewater effluent that is given additional treatment and
distributed for reuse in certain applications. Also referred to as recycled water.
Soaker hose: a flexible hose that is designed to slowly emit water across the entire length
and connect directly to a flexible hose or spigot. Does not include hose that by design
or use sends a fine spray in the air. It is not considered drip irrigation.
Splash Pad/Spray Park: an area for water play that has no standing water. Typically,
they utilize various spray nozzles which spray water in multiple directions.
Swimming pool: any structure, basin, chamber, or tank including hot tubs, containing an
artificial body of water for swimming, diving, or recreational bathing, and having a
depth of two (2) feet or more at any point.
Vegetable garden: any noncommercial vegetable garden planted primarily for household
use; "noncommercial" includes incidental direct selling of produce from such a
vegetable garden to the public.
Well Water: water that has been, or is, obtained from the ground by digging, boring, or
drilling to access an underground aquifer.
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Appendix A: Ordinance 662-E Adopting Drought Contingency/Emergency Water Plan
ORDINANCE NO. 662-E
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE DROUGHT CONTINGENCY / EMERGENCY
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE INITIATION AND
TERMINATION OF DROUGHT RESPONSE STAGES FOR
LOCAL WATER DELIVERY LIMITATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTHS DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY/EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN;
ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN WATER USES;
ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF AND
PROVISIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THESE RESTRICTIONS;
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING VARIANCES;
AND PROVIDING CUMULATIVE AND SEVERABILITY AND
SAVINGS CLAUSES; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas recognizes that the amount of
water available to the City and its water utility customers is limited and subject to
depletion during periods of extended drought; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that natural limitations due to drought
conditions and other acts of God cannot guarantee an uninterrupted water supply
for all purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
adopted revisions to Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 288 —
Water Conservation Plans, Drought Contingency Plans, Guidelines and
Requirements effective on January 10, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into a Contract for Water Service with the
City of Fort Worth on November 16, 2010 to purchase treated water of potable
quality and Section 2.5 of this Contract requires the City of Southlake, to institute
and apply the same rationing, conservation measures, or restrictions to the use
of water as Fort Worth in the event the City of Fort Worth implements such water
conservation measures; and
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake recognizes that there are local water
system limitations which may require the City of Southlake to implement
conservation or restriction measures based on these local limitations, and
WHEREAS, as authorized under law, and in the best interests of the
citizens of Southlake, the City Council deems it expedient and necessary to
amend the existing regulations and policies for the orderly and efficient
management of limited water supplies during drought and other water supply
emergencies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE:
SECTION 1
Emergency Authority
(a) Purpose and scope. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish the
city's policy in the event of shortages or delivery limitations in the City's water
supply and to establish water restrictions to be enforced in case of drought or
emergency conditions. This Ordinance applies to all persons and premises within
the City using water from the City's water system.
(b) Drought Contingency / Emergency Water Management Plan. The City of
Southlake, Texas, hereby adopts amendments to the Drought Contingency /
Emergency Water Management Plan, (the "Plan"), to which this ordinance is
attached as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2
Violations and Penalties
(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly makes, causes or
permits a use of water contrary to the measures implemented by the City
Manager as prescribed in the Plan. For purposes of this subsection, it is
presumed that a person has knowingly made, caused or permitted a use of water
contrary to the measures implemented if the mandatory measures have been
formally ordered consistent with the terms of Section 1 and:
(1) the manner of use has been prohibited by the Plan; or
(2) the amount of water used exceeds that allowed by the Plan; or
(3) the manner or amount used violates the terms and conditions of a
compliance agreement made pursuant to a variance granted by the
City of Fort Worth pursuant to Section 3 hereof.
(b) Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply
with a measure implemented in accordance with this ordinance and the Plan
shall be fined not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense.
In addition, the following penalties shall apply:
(1) If a person is convicted of violating, disobeying, omitting, neglecting
or refusing to comply with a measure implemented in accordance with this
section and the drought contingency/emergency water management plan two
times, the City may issue a citation or install a flow restrictor in the water line to
the premises where the violations occurred to limit the amount of water that may
pass through the meter in a twenty -four-hour period; and
(2) If a person is convicted of violating, disobeying, omitting, neglecting
or refusing to comply with a measure implemented in accordance with this
section and the drought contingency/emergency water management plan three
times, the City may discontinue water service to the premises where the violation
occurred.
SECTION 3
Authority Under Other Laws
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to limit the authority of the
Mayor, the City Council or the City Manager to seek emergency relief under the
provisions of any state or federal disaster relief act.
SECTION 4
Cumulative Clause
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the
City of Southlake, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event, the
conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. Ordinance No.
662-D is hereby repealed.
SECTION 5
Savings Clause
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are
severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this
ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of
the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this
ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without
the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 6
Publication Clause
The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish
the proposed ordinance or its caption and penalty together with a notice setting
out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before
the second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the
imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its
provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance or its
caption and penalty in the official City newspaper one time within ten (10) days
after final passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter
of the City of Southlake, Texas.
SECTION 7
Severability Clause
All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake, Texas, are expressly
saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Ordinance No. 662-D or
any other ordinances affecting which have accrued at the time of the effective
date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending
litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such
ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted
until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 8
Effective Date
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THIS 1st DAY OF April,
2014.
Mayor/John Terrell
ATTEST:
City Secretary/Alicia Richardson
PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING ON THIS 15th DAY OF
April, 2014.
Mayor/John Terrell
ATTEST:
City Secretary/Alicia Richardson
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney
Date:
Adopted:
Effective:
Appendix B: Matrix of Critical Actions by Stage
A Summary of Drought Contingency/Emergency Water Plan
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
SOUTHLAKE
Water level in the 3 low plane elevated tanks
falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive days, OR
FT. WORTH
Water demand reaches 90% of system
capacity for 3 consecutive days, OR
TRWD
Total reservoir capacity falls below 75%
SOUTHLAKE (with Stage 1 in effect for
two weeks)
Water level in the 3 low plane elevated tanks
falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive days, OR
Water level in the single high plane elevated
tanks falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive
days, OR
FT. WORTH
Water demand reaches 95% of system
capacity for 3 consecutive days, OR
TRWD
Total reservoir capacity falls below 60%
SOUTHLAKE (with Stage 2 in effect for
two weeks)
Water level in the 3 low plane elevated tanks
falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive days, OR
Water level in the single high plane elevated
tanks falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive
days, OR
FT. WORTH
Water demand reaches 98% of system
capacity for 3 consecutive days, OR
TRWD
Total reservoir capacity falls below 45%
Actions
Step up enforcement of twice qer week
landscape irrigation schedule.
Discourage washing of impervious
surfaces except to alleviate health
concerns.
Discourage hosing of buildings.
Prohibit water use that allows runoff or
water waste.
Continue stage 1 actions.
Landscape irrigation reduced to once qer
week. Schedule to be determined by
the Director of Public Works or designee.
Discourage operation of ornamental
fountains.
Discourage draining and refilling pools.
Encourage use of pool covers.
Restrict use of water from fire hydrants
to fire protection except as allowed by
variance issued by director of Public
Works or designee.
Continue stage 1 & 2 actions.
Prohibit operation of sprinklers and
landscape irrigations systems.
Prohibit establishment of new
landscaping.
Vehicle washing restricted to commercial
facilities.
Prohibit operation of ornamental
fountains.
Prohibit draining and refilling of pools.
Prohibit washing of impervious surfaces
and buildings except for paint
preparation with high pressure
equipment.
See the Drought Contingency Plan for a complete list of the plan elements including
restrictions, exceptions and variances.
Appendix C: Letter to State Agencies
CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
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Public Works Department
April 15, 2014
Texas Water Development Board
1700 North Congress Avenue
P.O. Box 13231
Austin, Texas 78711-3231
Enclosed please find a copy of the recently updated Drought Contingency Plan
for the City of Southlake. I am submitting a copy of this plan to the Water
Development Board in accordance with the Texas Water Development Board
and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules. The City of Fort
Southlake adopted the plan on April 15, 2014.
Sincerely,
Chuck Kendrick
Deputy Director of Public Works — Operations
City of Southlake
817-748-8080
ckendrick(a)-ci.southlake.tx.us
CC: Frank Crumb, P.E., Director, Ft. Worth Water Dept.
Jim Oliver, General Manager, Tarrant Regional Water District
1950 E. Continental Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092, (817) 748-8082
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Southlake, Texas 76092
PWS #2200074
Drought Contingency
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Management Plan
for Retail Water Customers
May 2014
Adopted: April 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES.............................................................................1
2.
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RULES....................................1
3.
WATER SYSTEM PROFILE..........................................................................................1
4.
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY/EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN .....................3
4.1
Public Involvement..........................................................................................3
4.2
Public Education.............................................................................................3
4.3
Initiation & Termination of Drought & Emergency Response Stages...................3
4.4
Drought and Emergency Response Stages......................................................5
Stage1 —Water Watch.....................................................................................................5
Stage2 — Water Warning..................................................................................................9
Stage 3 — Emergency Water Use.....................................................................................13
4.5
Procedures for Granting Variances to the Plan...............................................16
4.6
Procedures for Enforcing Mandatory Water Use Measures..............................17
4.7
Coordination with the Other Entities...............................................................17
4.8
Review and Update of Drought Contingency Plan...........................................17
5.
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN DEFINITIONS.........................................................18
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A Ordinance Adopting the Plan
APPENDIX B Matrix of Critical Actions by Stage
APPENDIX C Letters to Region C Water Planning Group
1. INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Management Plan
(subsequently referred to as the Plan) is as follows:
• To conserve the available water supply in times of drought and emergency
• To maintain supplies for domestic water use, sanitation, and fire protection
• To protect and preserve public health, welfare, and safety
• To minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortages
• To minimize the adverse impacts of emergency water supply conditions.
2. TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RULES
TCEQ rule Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter A, Rule 288.1 (4) defines a drought
contingency plan as "a strategy or combination of strategies for temporary supply and
demand management responses to temporary and potentially recurring water supply
shortages and other water supply emergencies."
TCEQ rules governing development of and minimum requirements for drought contingency
plans for municipal water suppliers and wholesale water suppliers are contained in Texas
Administrative Code Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter B, Rule 288.20 and Rule
288.22, respectively.
3. WATER SYSTEM PROFILE
The City purchases water from the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) via the City
of Fort Worth. The supply sources are:
• West Fork of Trinity River: Lake Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake, and Lake
Bridgeport; (A pipeline connecting Eagle Mountain Lake to the East Texas supply
is under construction.)
• East Texas: Cedar Creek Reservoir, located approximately 75 miles southeast of
Fort Worth; and Richland Chambers Reservoir, located approximately 75 miles
southeast of Fort Worth; and
• Clear Fork of the Trinity River via Lake Benbrook. (A pipeline connects Lake
Benbrook to the East Texas Supply.)
System capacity with regards to the defined triggers in Section 4.4 is the total reliable
pumping capacity is found in the following tables:
Storage Capacity
WATER STORAGE
GROUND
ELEVATED
HIGH PRESSURE PLANE
15 MG
4.5 MG
LOW PRESSURE PLANE
1.5 MG
Pump Capacity
**PUMP STATION
RATED *OPERATING TOTALOPERATING
CAPACITY CAPACITY FIRM CAPACITY
GPM GPM MGD
Pearson Pump Station - High Pressure Plane
Pump 1
2250
2360
6.8
Pump 2
2250
2360
Pump 3
2250
2360
Pearson Pump Station - Low Pressure Plane
Pump 1
3474
4600
19.9
Pump 2
3474
4600
Pump 3
3474
4600
Pump 4
3474
4600
T.W. King Pump Station - Low Pressure Plane
Pump 1
3474
2360
12.5
Pump 2
3474
2360
Pump 3
3474
2360
TOTAL PUMPING CAPACITY
39.2
*Operating Capacity: Pumping capacity while operating against system pressure
**Total Operating Firm Capacity: Pumping capacity with largest pump out of service while
operating against system pressure
In accordance with Section 2.5 of the wholesale water contract, wholesale customers are
required to institute and apply the same rationing, conservation measures or restrictions to
the use of water by their customers for so long as any part of their total water supply is being
furnished by Fort Worth. As a wholesale customer, per contract sign November, 2010,
Southlake will comply with any obligations imposed by Fort Worth.
The water supply triggers defined in Section 4.4 were provided to Southlake via Fort Worth
by its water supplier, Tarrant Regional Water District. TRWD selected its triggers after
hiring an outside consultant to evaluate where the triggers levels should be for the drought
plan to achieve meaningful water savings.
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4. DROUGHT CONTINGENCY/EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN
4.1 Public Involvement
Southlake staff provided direct input to Fort Worth in development of this Plan through
the Water Advisory Committee. Fort Worth provided the following opportunities for
public involvement.
The public had several opportunities to provide input into the plan.
• Public meetings soliciting comments were held on June 25, 2013 and June 27,
2013. An additional digital meeting was held on July 8, 2013. The meetings
were advertised on the city Web site, on City Page in the Fort Worth Star -
Telegram, through news releases to the news media and neighborhood
associations, and in handouts at public events as well as social media outlets.
The Fort Worth Water Department's Water Conservation Advisory Committee
discussed the draft plan's provisions and provided feedback during its August 22,
2013 meeting.
• The draft plan was posted on the City of Fort Worth Web site
(M=.fortworthgov.org/wat ) for one month prior to City Council adoption.
• The City of Southlake's Drought Contingency plan will be presented on April 1,
2014 for the first reading of the ordinance and for the second reading and public
hearing on April 15, 2014.
4.2 Public Education
Southlake will inform and educate the public about the Drought Contingency/Emergency
Water Management Plan by the following means:
Preparing fact sheets describing the plan and making these available online and at
various city sites, and at events where the water department may have a booth.
Posting a copy of the Plan on the city's Web site.
Notifying local organizations, schools, and civic groups that staff are available to
make presentations on the plan.
At any time that the Drought Contingency/Emergency Water Management Plan is activated
or the stage changes, Southlake will notify local media of the issues, the current response
stage, and the specific actions required of the public. The information will also be publicized
on the city's Web site, reverse 911, Twitter, Facebook, and Chamber of Commerce. Bill
inserts will also be used as appropriate.
4.3 Initiation & Termination of Drought & Emergency Response Stages
The provisions of this Plan shall apply to all persons, customers, and property utilizing
potable water provided by the City of Southlake. The terms "person" and "customer" as
used in the Plan include individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, and all other
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legal entities. The Plan does not apply to locations using treated wastewater effluent,
private wells or possessing their own water rights in the Trinity River watershed;
however, any pond, impoundment, body of water, or other water source that is
supplemented, or has the ability to supplement supply, with potable water shall adhere to
the provisions of this plan.
The Plan may be applied to the entire city or geographic portions of the city as necessary.
If the Plan is applied only to a limited sector, the boundaries will be defined in terms of
roadways, creeks and other easily distinguishable features, such as city limits.
Initiation of a Drought/ Emergency Water Management Stage
The City Manager or his/her official designee may order the implementation of a drought
response or water emergency stage when one or more of the trigger conditions for that stage
is met. The following actions will occur when a stage is initiated.
The public will be notified through local media and the City of Southlake Web site,
as described in Section 4.2.
Fort Worth will be notified by telephone and with a follow-up letter, e-mail, or fax
that provides details of the reasons for initiation of the drought or water emergency
stage.
The Southlake Water Department will notify the Executive Director of the TCEQ
within 5 business days when mandatory provisions of the Plan are activated.
Stages imposed by TRWD action must be initiated by the City of Fort Worth and
subsequently by the City of Southlake in accordance with 2.5 of the wholesale customer
contract.
For other trigger conditions, the City Manager or his/her official designee may decide not to
order the implementation of a drought response or water emergency stage even though one
or more of the trigger criteria for the stage are met. Factors which could influence such a
decision include, but are not limited to, the time of the year, weather conditions, the
anticipation of replenished water supplies, or the anticipation that additional facilities will
become available to meet needs. The reason for this decision shall be documented.
Termination of a Drought Stage
The City Manager or his/her official designee may order the termination of a drought
response or water emergency stage when the conditions for termination are met or at their
discretion. The following actions will be taken when a drought stage is terminated:
The public will be notified through local media and the City of Southlake Web site
as described in Section 4.2.
• Fort Worth will be notified by telephone with a follow-up letter, e-mail, or fan.
• If any mandatory provisions of the drought contingency/emergency water
management plan that have been activated are terminated, customers will notify the
Executive Director of the TCEQ within 5 business days.
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Stages imposed by TRWD or by the City of Fort Worth may only be terminated by the
imposing authority. The City Manager or his/her official designee will then make a a
decision based on the existing conditions in Southlake.
The City Manager or his/her official designee may decide not to order the termination of a
drought response stage or water emergency even though the conditions for termination of
the stage are met. The City Manager or his designee may choose to implement a phased out
approach when exiting various stages to protect the integrity of the system. Factors which
could influence such a decision include, but are not limited to, the time of the year, weather
conditions, or the anticipation of potential changed conditions that warrant the continuation
of the drought stage. The reason for this decision should be documented.
4.4 Drought and Emergency Response Stages
Stage 1 — Water Watch
Triggering Conditions
This stage is activated by the Director of Public Works if there is a water system failure,
including pumping equipment, supply lines, distribution lines, power failure, or storage
facilities, or:
• The tank level in the three (3) elevated tanks of the low pressure plane fall below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
• The tank level in the single elevated tank in the high pressure plane falls below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
Fort Worth initiated Stage 1 — Water Watch for one or more of the following
reasons:
o Water demand reaches or exceeds 90% of reliable delivery capacity for
three consecutive days. The delivery capacity could be citywide or in a
specified portion of the system.
o Fort Worth's water treatment or distribution system becomes
contaminated.
o Fort Worth's water demand for all or part of the delivery system approaches
delivery capacity because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Fort Worth's water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the
failure or damage of major water system components.
• TRWD initiated Stage 1 — Water Watch for one or more of the following reasons:
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o Total raw water supply in TRWD western and eastern division reservoirs
drops below 75% (25% depleted) of conservation storage.
o Water demand for all or part of the TRWD delivery system exceeds delivery
capacity because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Water demand is projected to approach the limit of TRWD's permitted
supply.
o TRWD's supply source becomes contaminated.
o TRWD's water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or
damage of major water system components.
o The TRWD General Manager, with the concurrence of the TRWD Board of
Directors, finds that conditions warrant the declaration of a Stage 1 drought.
Terminating Conditions for Stage 1
When initiated by the City of Southlake, all initiated actions will remain in effect until the
conditions that triggered the stage and have been eliminated and the Director of Public
Works or his/her designee has reviewed the conditions in Section 4.3.
Stage 1 will terminate when the total combined raw water supply in TRWD western and
eastern division reservoirs exceeds 95% of conservation storage capacity or remains at or
above 85% for 90 consecutive days, whichever occurs first.
Goal for Use Reduction for Stage 1
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 1, Water Watch, is five percent. If
circumstances warrant or if required by TRWD, Fort Worth, the City Manager or his/her
official designee can set a goal for greater water use reduction.
Actions Available for Stage 1
The City Manager or his/her official designee may order the implementation of any of the
actions listed below, as deemed necessary. The City Manager or his/her official designee
must implement any action(s) required by the Tarrant Regional Water District or Fort
Worth.
All Water Users
Initiate mandatory restrictions to prohibit non -essential water use as follows:
Discourage hosing of paved areas, such as sidewalks, driveways, parking lots,
tennis courts, patios, or other impervious surfaces, except to alleviate an
immediate health or safety hazard. This may include premises with raw or
processed food, pharmaceutical or vaccine processing, storage or vending
establishments including restaurants and grocery stores may be washed to the
extent necessary for sanitary purposes. These areas may also include:
■ Trash and dumpster areas
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Areas around fuel pumps
Store front cleaning of areas with accumulated bird droppings,
feathers and debris
Localized spot cleaning of parking areas to remove oil, grease
buildup that may pose a health and safety issue.
Discourage hosing of buildings or other structures for purposes other than fire
protection or surface preparation prior to painting.
Prohibit using water in such a manner as to allow runoff or other waste,
including:
■ failure to repair a controllable leak, including a broken sprinkler
head, a leaking valve, leaking or broken pipes, or a leaking
faucet;
■ operating a permanently installed irrigation system with: (a) a
broken head; (b) a head that is out of adjustment and the arc of
the spray head is over a street or parking lot; or (c) a head that is
misting because of high water pressure; or
■ during irrigation, allowing water to (a) to run off a property and
form a stream of water in a street for a distance of 50 feet or
greater; or (b) to pond in a street or parking lot to a depth greater
than one -quarter of an inch.
■ Allowing or causing an irrigation system or other lawn watering
device to operate during any form of precipitation or when
temperatures are at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prohibit outdoor watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems between 10 a.m. and
6 p.m.
Limit landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems at each service
address to a twice per week schedule as outlined below. This includes landscape
watering of parks, golf courses, and sports fields.
o Residential addresses ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, or 8) may water
on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
o Residential addresses ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may water on
Thursdays and Sundays.
o All non-residential locations (apartment complexes, businesses, industries,
parks, medians, etc.) may water on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Exceptions:
■ Lawns and landscaping may be watered on any day by handheld hose,
drip irrigation, a soaker hose or tree bubbler.
■ Water use necessary for the repair of an irrigation system, plumbing line,
fountain, etc. in the presence of the person making the repair.
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Outdoor watering at service addresses with large multi -station irrigation
systems may take place in accordance with a variance granted by the
Water Director, if the Water Director determines that a property can not
be completely irrigated with an average of three-quarters of an inch of
water in a single day, and that the property should be divided into
sections to be irrigated on different days. -If approved, no station will be
watered more than twice per week.
Establishing new turf is discouraged. If hydromulch, grass sod, or grass
seed is installed for the purpose of establishing a new lawn, there are no
watering restrictions for the first 30 days while it is being established.
After that, the watering restrictions set forth in this stage apply. (This
does not include over seeding with rye, or seasonal grasses, since turf
already exists.)
Golf courses may water greens and tee boxes as necessary, however
watering must be done before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Encouraged to
reduce water use by five percent.
■ Skinned areas of sports fields may be watered as needed for dust control.
Watering of athletic fields (fields only, does not include surrounding
landscaped areas) used for organized sports practice, competition, or
exhibition events may occur as necessary to protect the health and safety
of the players, staff, or officials present for athletic events. Encouraged
to reduce water use by five percent.
Public areas that are open to the public at -large and have a high —impact
from frequent use may be allowed additional watering, with a variance
granted by the Water Director, if it is deemed to be beneficial to serve
and protect the community amenity. Examples may include but are not
limited to: outdoor amphitheaters, demonstration gardens, public art
exhibitions, outdoor learning areas, arboretums, etc.
All users are encouraged to reduce the frequency of draining and refilling swimming
pools.
All users are encouraged to use native and adapted drought tolerant plants in
landscaping.
Washing of any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane, or other vehicle
shall be limited to the use of a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a
positive -pressure shutoff nozzle for quick rinses. Vehicle washing may be done at
any time on the premises of a commercial car wash or commercial service station.
Companies with an automated on -site vehicle washing facility may wash its vehicles
at anytime. Further, such washing may be exempt from these requirements if the
health, safety, and welfare of the public are contingent upon frequent vehicle
cleansing, such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and
perishables.
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• Discourage the filling, draining, or refilling of swimming pools, wading pools, hot
tubs and Jacuzzi type pools except to maintain adequate water levels for structural
integrity, proper operation and maintenance, and/or to alleviate an issue that poses a
public safety risk.
City and Local Governments
In addition to the actions listed above:
• Review conditions and problems that caused Stage 1. Take corrective action.
• Increase public education efforts on ways to reduce water use.
• Increase enforcement efforts.
• Intensify leak detection and repair efforts.
• Audit all city and local government irrigation systems to ensure proper condition,
settings, and operation.
• Identify and encourage voluntary reduction measures by high -volume water users
through water use audits.
• Reduce non -essential water use. As used herein, non -essential water uses are those
that do not have any health or safety impact and are not needed to meet the core
function of the agency.
Commercial or Industrial
• All actions listed above for all water users apply to commercial and industrial users.
• Stock at commercial plant nurseries is exempt from Stage 1 watering restrictions.
• Hotels, restaurants, and bars are encouraged to serve drinking water to patrons on an
"on demand" basis.
• Hotels are encouraged to implement laundry conservation measures by encouraging
patrons to reuse linens and towels.
• Car wash facilities must keep equipment in good working order, which should
include regular inspections to be sure there are no leaks, broken or misdirected
nozzles, and that all equipment is operating efficiently.
• All commercial and industrial customers are encouraged to audit irrigation systems
Stage 2 - Water Warning
Triggering Conditions for Stage 2
This stage is activated by the Director of Public Works if there is a water system failure,
including pumping equipment, supply lines, distribution lines, power failure, or storage
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facilities, or if Stage 1 — Water Watch has been initiated and in effect for two (2) weeks,
and:
• The tank level in the three (3) elevated tanks of the low pressure plane fall below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
• The tank level in the single elevated tank in the high pressure plane falls below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
Or, this stage is activated if:
• Fort Worth initiated Stage 2 — Water Warning for one or more of the following
reasons:
o Water demand reaches or exceeds 95% of reliable delivery capacity for
three consecutive days. The delivery capacity could be citywide or in a
specified portion of the system.
o Contamination of the water supply source(s) or water supply system.
o Demand for all or part of the delivery system equals or exceeds delivery
capacity because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or damage
of major water system components.
• TRWD initiated Stage 2 — Water Warning for one or more of the following reasons:
o Total raw water supply in TRWD western and eastern division reservoirs
drops below 60% (40% depleted) of conservation storage.
o Water demand for all or part of the TRWD delivery system exceeds delivery
capacity because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Water demand is projected to approach the limit of TRWD's permitted
supply.
o TRWD's supply source becomes contaminated.
o TRWD's water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or
damage of major water system components.
o The TRWD General Manager, with the concurrence of the TRWD Board of
Directors, finds that conditions warrant the declaration of a Stage 2 drought.
• Terminating Conditions for Stage 1
• When initiated by the City of Southlake, all initiated actions will remain in effect
until the conditions that triggered the stage and have been eliminated and the
Director of Public Works or his/her designee has reviewed the conditions in Section
4.3.
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Stage 2 will terminate when the total combined raw water supply in TRWD western and
eastern division reservoirs exceeds 75% of conservation storage capacity or remains at or
above 70% for 30 consecutive days.
Goal for Use Reduction for Stage 2
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 2 — Water Warning is to decrease use by 10
percent. If circumstances warrant or if required by TRWD, Fort Worth, the City Manager or
his/her official designee can set a goal for greater water use reduction.
Actions Available for Stage 2
The City Manager or his/her official designee may order the implementation of any of the
actions listed below, as deemed necessary. The City Manager or his/her official designee
must implement any action(s) required by the Tarrant Regional Water District or Fort
Worth.
• Continue actions under Stage 1.
• Initiate engineering studies to evaluate water supply alternatives should conditions
worsen.
All Water Users
Limit landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems to a once per week
schedule at each service address as determined by the Water Director. This includes
landscape watering at parks, golf courses, and sports fields. As a wholesale
customer, Southlake may use a different watering schedule than the one used for
Fort Worth retail customers as long as it limits each service address to once per week
schedule; however, use of the same schedule would simplify the messages passed to
customers through the news media.
Exceptions:
o Lawns and landscaping may be watered on any day, at any time, by
handheld hose, drip irrigation, a soaker hose or tree bubbler.
o Outdoor watering at service addresses with large multi -station irrigation
systems may take place in accordance with a variance granted by the director
of utilities, if the director determines that a property can not be completely
irrigated with an average of three-quarters of an inch of water in a single day,
and that the property should be divided into sections to be irrigated on
different days. If approved, no station will be watered more than once per
week.
o Golf courses may water greens and tee boxes as needed to keep them alive,
however watering must be done before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Fairways are
restricted to once per week watering as outlined above. Golf course rough
cannot be watered.
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o Watering of athletic fields (fields only, does not include surrounding
landscaped areas) used for organized sports practice, competition, or
exhibition events may occur as necessary to protect the health and safety of
the players, staff, or officials present for athletic events. Encouraged to
reduce water use by 10%.
All users are encouraged to wait until the current drought or emergency
situation has passed before establishing new landscaping and turf. Variances
granted for establishing new turfgrass or landscaping will be for a maximum
of 30 days from the date of approval. After that, the watering restrictions set
forth in this stage apply. (This does not include over seeding with rye since
turf already exists.)
• Discourage the operation of ornamental fountains or ponds that use potable water
except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are
equipped with a recirculation system.
• Discourage the filling, draining, or refilling of swimming pools, wading pools, hot
tubs and Jacuzzi type pools except to maintain adequate water levels for structural
integrity, proper operation and maintenance, and/or to alleviate an issue that poses a
public safety risk.
• Encourage the use of covers for all types of pools, hot tubs, and Jacuzzi type pools
when not in use.
City and Local Governments
• Review conditions or problems that caused Stage 2. Take corrective action.
• Increase frequency of media releases on water supply conditions.
• Further accelerate public education efforts on ways to reduce water use.
• Eliminate non -essential water use. As used herein, non -essential water uses are those
that do not have any health or safety impact and are not needed to meet the core
function of the agency.
• Prohibit wet street sweeping.
Commercial or Industrial
• All actions listed above for all water users apply to commercial and industrial users.
Use of water from fire hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting related
activities or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and welfare
requires a variance issued by the Water Director. Fire hydrant use may be limited to
only designated hydrants. Upon declaration of this drought stage, all holders or
applicants of a Water Fire Hydrant Meter Agreement are required to apply for a
variance as set forth in this plan. If conditions allow, as determined by the Water
Director, the use of water from hydrants may continue until the Water Director or
his/her designee issues a determination on the petition for variance. If conditions do
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not allow, the Water Director may require all fire hydrant meters be immediately
returned from the field, pending determination of each petition for variance.
Stage 3 — Emergency Water Use
Triggering Conditions for Stage 3
This stage is activated by the Director of Public Works if there is a water system failure,
including pumping equipment, supply lines, distribution lines, power failure, or storage
facilities, or if Stage 2 — Water Warning has been initiated and in effect for two (2)
weeks, and:
• The tank level in the three (3) elevated tanks of the low pressure plane fall below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
• The tank level in the single elevated tank in the high pressure plane falls below
eighteen (18) feet, measured from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level
in the tank, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump
Station at 100% capacity, for three consecutive days.
Or, this stage is activated if:
• Fort Worth initiated Stage 2 — Water Warning for one or more of the following
reasons:
o Water demand has reaches or exceeds 98% of reliable delivery capacity
for one day. The delivery capacity could be citywide or in a specified
portion of the system.
o Contamination of the water supply source(s) or water supply system.
o Demand for all or part of the delivery system exceeds delivery capacity
because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or damage
of major water system components.
• TRWD has initiated Stage 3 — Emergency Water Use, which may also be initiated
by one or more of the following:
o Total raw water supply in TRWD western and eastern division reservoirs
drops below 45% (55% depleted) of conservation storage.
o Water demand for all or part of the TRWD delivery system exceeds delivery
capacity because delivery capacity is inadequate.
o Water demand is projected to approach or exceed the limit of TRWD's
permitted supply.
o TRWD's supply source becomes contaminated.
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o TRWD's water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or
damage of major water system components.
o The TRWD General Manager, with the concurrence of the TRWD Board of
Directors, finds that conditions warrant the declaration of a Stage 3 drought.
Terminating Conditions for Stage 3
When initiated by the City of Southlake, all initiated actions will remain in effect until the
conditions that triggered the stage and have been eliminated and the Director of Public
Works or his/her designee has reviewed the conditions in Section 4.3.
Stage 3 will terminate when the total combined raw water supply in TRWD western and
eastern division reservoirs exceeds 60% of conservation storage capacity or remains at or
above 55% for 30 consecutive days, whichever occurs first.
Goals for Use Reduction for Stage 3
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 3, Emergency Water Use, is to decrease use by
20 percent. If circumstances warrant or if required by TRWD, Fort Worth, the City Manager
or his/her official designee can set a goal for greater water use reduction.
Actions Available for Stage 3
The City Manager or his/her official designee may order the implementation of any of the
actions listed below, as deemed necessary. The City Manager or his/her official designee
must implement any action(s) required by the Tarrant Regional Water District or Fort
Worth.
• Continue or initiate any actions available under Stages 1 and 2.
All Water Users
• Prohibit landscape watering, including at parks, golf courses, and sports fields.
Exceptions:
o Watering with hand-held hose, soaker hose or drip irrigation system may
occur any day and any time. (The intent of this measure is to allow for the
protection of structural foundations, trees, and other high value landscape
materials).
o Golf course greens only may be watered by hand-held hose as needed to
keep them alive. Watering of athletic fields (fields only, does not include
surrounding landscaped areas) used for organized sports practice,
competition, or exhibition events may occur as necessary to protect the
health and safety of the players, staff, or officials present for athletic events
may be allowed to water by variance. A water management plan must be
submitted to the Water Director detailing how each area will comply with
stage 3 drought measures.
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• Prohibit establishment of new landscaping. Variances may be granted for those
landscape projects started prior to the initiation of Stage 3 drought restrictions.
• Vehicle washing restricted to commercial car wash, commercial service station or a
private on -site vehicle washing facility and can only be done as necessary for health,
sanitation, or safety reasons, including but not limited to the washing of garbage
trucks and vehicles used to transport food and other perishables. All other vehicle
washing is prohibited.
• Prohibit the operation of ornamental fountains or ponds that use potable water
except where necessary to support aquatic life.
• Prohibit the draining, filling, or refilling of swimming pools, wading pools and
Jacuzzi type pools. Existing private and public pools may add water to maintain pool
levels; however they may not be refilled using automatic fill valves.
• Prohibit hosing of buildings or other structures for purposes other than fire
protection or surface preparation prior to painting with high-pressure equipment.
Must be performed by a professional power washing service utilizing high efficiency
equipment and a vacuum recovery system where possible.
City and Local Governments
In addition to actions listed above:
• Continue or initiate any actions available under Stages 1 and 2.
• Review conditions or problems that caused Stage 3. Take corrective action.
• Implement viable alternative water supply strategies.
• Increase frequency of media releases explaining emergency situation.
• Reduce city and local government water use to maximum extent possible.
• Prohibit the permitting of new swimming pools, Jacuzzi type pools, spas,
ornamental ponds and fountain construction. Pools already permitted and under
construction may be completely filled with water.
• If TRWD has imposed a reduction in water available to customers, Fort Worth will
impose the same percent reduction on wholesale customers, and thus, Southlake will
impose on water customers.
Commercial or Industrial
• All actions listed above for all water users apply to commercial and industrial users.
Hotels, restaurants, and bars required to serve drinking water to patrons on an "on
demand" basis.
• Hotels are required to implement laundry conservation measures by encouraging
patrons to reuse linens and towels.
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• Stock at commercial plant nursery may be watered only with a hand-held hose,
hand-held watering can, or drip irrigation system.
• Commercial and industrial water users required to reduce water use by a set
percentage determined by the Water Director.
• Use of water from hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting related activities
or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and welfare requires a
special permit issued by the Water Director. Fire hydrant use may be limited to only
designated hydrants.
4.5 Procedures for Granting Variances to the Plan
The Water Director or his/her official designee may grant temporary variances for existing
water uses otherwise prohibited under this drought contingency plan if one or more of the
following conditions are met:
• Failure to grant such a variance would cause an emergency condition adversely
affecting health, sanitation, or fire safety for the public or the person requesting the
variance.
• Compliance with this plan cannot be accomplished due to technical or other
limitations.
• Alternative methods that achieve the same level of reduction in water use can be
implemented.
Variances shall be granted or denied at the discretion of the Water Director or his/her
official designee. All petitions for variances should be in writing, using the forms provided,
and must include the following information:
• Name and address of the petitioner(s)
• Purpose of water use
• Specific provisions from which relief is requested
• Detailed statement of the adverse effect of the provision from which relief is
requested
• Description of the relief requested
• Period of time for which the variance is sought
• Detailed schedule of irrigation that shows a reduction in use over the 30 day period
for new lawns and landscapes. Schedule should be designed so that at the end of the
30 day period, lawn and landscaped areas can adhere to the twice per week schedule
defined in Stage 1.
• Alternative measures that will be taken to reduce water use
• Other pertinent information.
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4.6 Procedures for Enforcing Mandatory Water Use Measures
Mandatory water use restrictions may be imposed in Stages 1, 2, and 3. These mandatory
water use restrictions will be enforced by warnings and penalties as follows:
• On the first violation, a customer will be given a written warning that he/she has
violated the mandatory water use restriction.
• On the second violation, a customer will be given a written warning that he/she has
violated the mandatory water use restriction.
• On the third and subsequent violations, citations may be issued to the customer, with
maximum fines established by ordinance.
• After three violations have occurred, the utility may cut off water service to the
customer.
Appendix A contains a copy of the City of Southlake ordinance adopting this Plan and the
enforcement actions and penalties.
4.7 Coordination with the Other Entities
Appendix C includes a copy of a letters sent to the City of Fort Worth and the Executive
Director or TCEQ upon adoption of this Plan.
4.8 Review and Update of Drought Contingency Plan
As required by TCEQ rules, Fort Worth will review this drought contingency plan at least
every five years. The plan will be updated as appropriate based on new or updated
information.
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5. Drought Contingency Plan Definitions
Aesthetic water use: water use for ornamental or decorative features such as fountains,
reflecting pools and water gardens.
Alternative Water Source: water produced by a source other than a water treatment
plan and in not considered potable. These sources can include, but are not limited to:
reclaimed/recycled water, collected rain water, collected grey water, private well
water.
Athletic field: water produced by a source other than a water treatment plan and in not
considered potable. These sources can include, but are not limited to:
reclaimed/recycled water, collected rain water, collected grey water, private well
water.
Automatic Irrigation System: a site specific system of delivering water generally for
landscaping via a system of pipes or other conduits installed below ground that
automatically cycles water use through water emitters to a preset program, whether
on a designated timer or through manual operation.
Aquatic Life: a vertebrate organism dependent upon an aquatic environment to sustain
its life.
Conservation: Those practices, techniques, and technologies that reduce water
consumption; reduce the loss or waste of water; improve the efficiency in water use;
and increase the recycling and reuse of water so that supply is conserved and made
available for other or future uses.
Customer: any person, company, or organization using water supplied by TRWD or
through an entity supplied by TRWD.
Drip irrigation: an irrigation system (drip, porous pipe, etc.) that applies water at a
predetermined controlled low -flow levels directly to the roots of the plant.
Drought Contingency Plan: a strategy or combination of strategies for temporary
supply management and demand management responses to temporary or potentially
recurring water supply shortages and other water supply emergencies.
Fountain: an artificially created jet, stream or flow of water, a structure, often
decorative, from which a jet, stream or flow of water issues.
Golf Course: an irrigated and landscaped playing area made up of greens, tees, fairways,
roughs and related areas used for the playing of golf.
Hand-held hose: a hose physically held by one person, fitted with a manual or automatic
shutoff nozzle.
Hand Watering: the application of water for irrigation purposes through a hand-held
watering hose, watering can, or bucket.
Hose -end Sprinkler: a device through which water flows from a hose to a sprinkler to
water any lawn or landscape.
Hosing: to spray, water, or wash with a water hose.
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Industrial water use: the use of water for or in connection with commercial or industrial
activities, including but not limited to, manufacturing, bottling, brewing, food
processing, scientific research and technology, recycling, production of concrete,
asphalt, and cement, commercial uses of water for tourism, entertainment, and hotel
or motel lodging, generation of power other than hydroelectric and other business
activities.
Irrigation system: a system of fixed pipes and water emitters that apply water to
landscape plants or turfgrass, including, but not limited to, in -ground and permanent
irrigation systems.
Lake, lagoon or pond: an artificially created body of fresh or salt water.
Landscape irrigation use: water used for the irrigation and maintenance of landscaped
areas, whether publicly or privately owned, including residential and commercial
lawns, gardens, golf courses, parks, right-of-ways, medians and entry ways.
New Landscape:
a. Installed during construction of a new house, multi -family dwelling, or commercial
building;
b. Installed as part of a governmental entity's capital improvement project; orAlters
more than one-half the area of an existing landscape.
Non -essential water use: Water uses that are not required for the protection of public
health, safety and welfare, such as:
a. Irrigating landscape areas, including parks, athletic fields, and golf courses, except as
otherwise provided under this plan;
b. Washing any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other
hard -surfaced areas; except to alleviate a public health and safety issue;
c. Washing any automobile, motorbike, boat (and/or trailer), airplane, or other vehicle
except where required by law for safety and sanitary purposes.
d. Washing buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection, or
other uses provided under this plan;
e. Filling, refilling, or adding to any swimming pools or Jacuzzi -type pools, except to
maintain safe operating levels;
f. Filling or operation of a fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes except
when necessary to support aquatic life;
g. Failure to repair a controllable leak within a reasonable time period after being
directed to do so by formal notice; and
h. Drawing from hydrants for construction purposes or any other purpose other than
firefighting or protection of public drinking water supplies.
Park: a non-residential or multifamily tract of land, other than a golf course, maintained
by a city, private organization, or individual, as a place of beauty or public recreation
and available for use to the general public.
Power/Pressure washer: a machine that uses water or a water -based product applied at
high pressure to clean impervious surfaces.
Pressure washer (High -Efficiency): a machine that uses water or a water -based product
applied at 1500 pounds per square inch (PSI) or greater.
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Reclaimed Water: municipal wastewater effluent that is given additional treatment and
distributed for reuse in certain applications. Also referred to as recycled water.
Soaker hose: a flexible hose that is designed to slowly emit water across the entire length
and connect directly to a flexible hose or spigot. Does not include hose that by design
or use sends a fine spray in the air. It is not considered drip irrigation.
Splash Pad/Spray Park: an area for water play that has no standing water. Typically,
they utilize various spray nozzles which spray water in multiple directions.
Swimming pool: any structure, basin, chamber, or tank including hot tubs, containing an
artificial body of water for swimming, diving, or recreational bathing, and having a
depth of two (2) feet or more at any point.
Vegetable garden: any noncommercial vegetable garden planted primarily for household
use; "noncommercial" includes incidental direct selling of produce from such a
vegetable garden to the public.
Well Water: water that has been, or is, obtained from the ground by digging, boring, or
drilling to access an underground aquifer.
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Appendix A: Ordinance 662-E Adopting Drought Contingency/Emergency Water Plan
ORDINANCE NO. 662-E
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE DROUGHT CONTINGENCY / EMERGENCY
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE INITIATION AND
TERMINATION OF DROUGHT RESPONSE STAGES FOR
LOCAL WATER DELIVERY LIMITATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTHS DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY/EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN;
ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN WATER USES;
ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF AND
PROVISIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THESE RESTRICTIONS;
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING VARIANCES;
AND PROVIDING CUMULATIVE AND SEVERABILITY AND
SAVINGS CLAUSES; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas recognizes that the amount of
water available to the City and its water utility customers is limited and subject to
depletion during periods of extended drought; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that natural limitations due to drought
conditions and other acts of God cannot guarantee an uninterrupted water supply
for all purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
adopted revisions to Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 288 —
Water Conservation Plans, Drought Contingency Plans, Guidelines and
Requirements effective on January 10, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into a Contract for Water Service with the
City of Fort Worth on November 16, 2010 to purchase treated water of potable
quality and Section 2.5 of this Contract requires the City of Southlake, to institute
and apply the same rationing, conservation measures, or restrictions to the use
of water as Fort Worth in the event the City of Fort Worth implements such water
conservation measures; and
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake recognizes that there are local water
system limitations which may require the City of Southlake to implement
conservation or restriction measures based on these local limitations, and
WHEREAS, as authorized under law, and in the best interests of the
citizens of Southlake, the City Council deems it expedient and necessary to
amend the existing regulations and policies for the orderly and efficient
management of limited water supplies during drought and other water supply
emergencies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE:
SECTION 1
Emergency Authority
(a) Purpose and scope. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish the
city's policy in the event of shortages or delivery limitations in the City's water
supply and to establish water restrictions to be enforced in case of drought or
emergency conditions. This Ordinance applies to all persons and premises within
the City using water from the City's water system.
(b) Drought Contingency / Emergency Water Management Plan. The City of
Southlake, Texas, hereby adopts amendments to the Drought Contingency /
Emergency Water Management Plan, (the "Plan"), to which this ordinance is
attached as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2
Violations and Penalties
(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly makes, causes or
permits a use of water contrary to the measures implemented by the City
Manager as prescribed in the Plan. For purposes of this subsection, it is
presumed that a person has knowingly made, caused or permitted a use of water
contrary to the measures implemented if the mandatory measures have been
formally ordered consistent with the terms of Section 1 and:
(1) the manner of use has been prohibited by the Plan; or
(2) the amount of water used exceeds that allowed by the Plan; or
(3) the manner or amount used violates the terms and conditions of a
compliance agreement made pursuant to a variance granted by the
City of Fort Worth pursuant to Section 3 hereof.
(b) Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply
with a measure implemented in accordance with this ordinance and the Plan
shall be fined not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense.
In addition, the following penalties shall apply:
(1) If a person is convicted of violating, disobeying, omitting, neglecting
or refusing to comply with a measure implemented in accordance with this
section and the drought contingency/emergency water management plan two
times, the City may issue a citation or install a flow restrictor in the water line to
the premises where the violations occurred to limit the amount of water that may
pass through the meter in a twenty -four-hour period; and
(2) If a person is convicted of violating, disobeying, omitting, neglecting
or refusing to comply with a measure implemented in accordance with this
section and the drought contingency/emergency water management plan three
times, the City may discontinue water service to the premises where the violation
occurred.
SECTION 3
Authority Under Other Laws
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to limit the authority of the
Mayor, the City Council or the City Manager to seek emergency relief under the
provisions of any state or federal disaster relief act.
SECTION 4
Cumulative Clause
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the
City of Southlake, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event, the
conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. Ordinance No.
662-D is hereby repealed.
SECTION 5
Savings Clause
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are
severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this
ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of
the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this
ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without
the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 6
Publication Clause
The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish
the proposed ordinance or its caption and penalty together with a notice setting
out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before
the second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the
imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its
provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance or its
caption and penalty in the official City newspaper one time within ten (10) days
after final passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter
of the City of Southlake, Texas.
SECTION 7
Severability Clause
All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake, Texas, are expressly
saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Ordinance No. 662-D or
any other ordinances affecting which have accrued at the time of the effective
date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending
litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such
ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted
until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 8
Effective Date
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THIS 1st DAY OF April,
2014.
Mayor/John Terrell
ATTEST:
City Secretary/Alicia Richardson
PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING ON THIS 15th DAY OF
April, 2014.
Mayor/John Terrell
ATTEST:
City Secretary/Alicia Richardson
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney
Date:
Adopted:
Effective:
Appendix B: Matrix of Critical Actions by Stage
A Summary of Drought Contingency/Emergency Water Plan
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
SOUTHLAKE
Water level in the 3 low plane elevated tanks
falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive days, OR
FT. WORTH
Water demand reaches 90% of system
capacity for 3 consecutive days, OR
TRWD
Total reservoir capacity falls below 75%
SOUTHLAKE (with Stage 1 in effect for
two weeks)
Water level in the 3 low plane elevated tanks
falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive days, OR
Water level in the single high plane elevated
tanks falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive
days, OR
FT. WORTH
Water demand reaches 95% of system
capacity for 3 consecutive days, OR
TRWD
Total reservoir capacity falls below 60%
SOUTHLAKE (with Stage 2 in effect for
two weeks)
Water level in the 3 low plane elevated tanks
falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive days, OR
Water level in the single high plane elevated
tanks falls below 18 ft. for 3 consecutive
days, OR
FT. WORTH
Water demand reaches 98% of system
capacity for 3 consecutive days, OR
TRWD
Total reservoir capacity falls below 45%
Actions
Step up enforcement of twice qer week
landscape irrigation schedule.
Discourage washing of impervious
surfaces except to alleviate health
concerns.
Discourage hosing of buildings.
Prohibit water use that allows runoff or
water waste.
Continue stage 1 actions.
Landscape irrigation reduced to once qer
week. Schedule to be determined by
the Director of Public Works or designee.
Discourage operation of ornamental
fountains.
Discourage draining and refilling pools.
Encourage use of pool covers.
Restrict use of water from fire hydrants
to fire protection except as allowed by
variance issued by director of Public
Works or designee.
Continue stage 1 & 2 actions.
Prohibit operation of sprinklers and
landscape irrigations systems.
Prohibit establishment of new
landscaping.
Vehicle washing restricted to commercial
facilities.
Prohibit operation of ornamental
fountains.
Prohibit draining and refilling of pools.
Prohibit washing of impervious surfaces
and buildings except for paint
preparation with high pressure
equipment.
See the Drought Contingency Plan for a complete list of the plan elements including
restrictions, exceptions and variances.
Appendix C: Letter to State Agencies
CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
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Public Works Department
April 15, 2014
Texas Water Development Board
1700 North Congress Avenue
P.O. Box 13231
Austin, Texas 78711-3231
Enclosed please find a copy of the recently updated Drought Contingency Plan
for the City of Southlake. I am submitting a copy of this plan to the Water
Development Board in accordance with the Texas Water Development Board
and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules. The City of Fort
Southlake adopted the plan on April 15, 2014.
Sincerely,
Chuck Kendrick
Deputy Director of Public Works — Operations
City of Southlake
817-748-8080
ckendrick(a)-ci.southlake.tx.us
CC: Frank Crumb, P.E., Director, Ft. Worth Water Dept.
Jim Oliver, General Manager, Tarrant Regional Water District
1950 E. Continental Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092, (817) 748-8082
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