0662-C
ORDINANCE NO. 662-C
OFFICIAL RECORD
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH LAKE, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF SOUTH LAKE, TEXAS; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR
THE INITIATION AND TERMINATION OF DROUGHT
RESPONSE STAGESFOR LOCAL WATER DELIVERY
LIMITATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH'S 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 October ih, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into a Contract for Water Service with the
City of Fort Worth on September 4th, 2002 to purchase treated water of potable
quality and Section 2.3 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 South lake recognizes that there are local water
system limitations which may require the City of South lake 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 sections 1.6 through 1.10 of
the City of Fort Worth's Drought Contingency/Emergency Water Management
Plan, (the "Plan"), as contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated
as if fully set forth herein; provided however, the following sections of the plan
are amended to read as follows:
(1) Section 1.3, How the Plan is Initiated and Terminated, is amended
to read:
The Public Works Director, upon notification from the City of Fort
Worth that drought conditions or a water emergency exists, or upon a
determination that emergency conditions exist in the City of Southlake due
to local water system limitations or imminent or actual failure of a major
component of the water system which may result in a safety hazard or
reduction or lack of supply, shall order that the appropriate stage of the
drought contingency/emergency water management plan be initiated.
The City will provide notice that a stage has been initiated or terminated
and that appropriate actions are required as follows:
(1) public announcement to the news media;
(2) publication on the City's website; and
(3) publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City.";
(2) Section 1.6.2.3 is amended by deleting the references to Section 1.5.1
of the Plan; and
(3)
follows:
Section 1.705 is added to the Plan which shall be and read as
"1.705 Process for Variance
A person shall submit a request for a variance to the requirements of the
Plan to the Public Works Director of the City of Southlake. The request
shall contain the information required by Fort Worth. Should the Public
Works Director determine that the variance will meet the requirements of
the City of Fort Worth, the Public Works Director will forward the request
for a variance to the City of Fort Worth, who shall process the request in
accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The City of Fort Worth may
also revoke the variance in accordance with Section 1.7."
(c) Authority. The Public Works Director is authorized to implement
measures prescribed when required by this Ordinance and by the Plan. The
Public Works Director is authorized to enforce the measures implemented and to
promulgate regulations not in conflict with this Ordinance or state and federal
laws, in aid of enforcement.
(d) Duration of stage. A stage will remain in effect until the City of Fort Worth
notifies the City of Southlake that conditions exist that will allow termination of the
stage before September 30. Upon notification from the City of Fort Worth, the
Public Works Director may terminate, upgrade or downgrade the stage. Any such
change must be made in the same manner prescribed in Section 1.3 of the Plan.
If the stage is initiated because of imminent or actual failure of a major
component of the South lake water system, all initiated actions will remain in
effect until the City Manager determines that conditions exist that will allow
termination when the emergency has ended.
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 )
(2)
(3)
the manner of use has been prohibited by the Plan; or
the amount of water used exceeds that allowed by the Plan; or
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.
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(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 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-A 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-A 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 19th DAY OF June,
2007.
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Adopted: 7-17-07
Effective: 1.20-07
EXHIBIT "A"
PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY/EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
EXHIBIT "A"
PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY/EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
EXHIBIT "A"
Drought Contingency I
Emergency Water Management Plan
This Drought Contingency / Emergency Water Management Plan (the "Plan") outlines the
triggers and actions associated with each of the respective water management stages. These
stages are:
· Stage 1 - Dry Conditions
· Stage 2 - Water Watch
· Stage 3 - Water Warning
· Stage 4 - Emergency Water Use Management
These stages can be triggered by supply, distribution system, and treatment system constraints.
They can also be triggered by Fort Worth's wholesale water provider, Tarrant Regional Water
District.
1.2 Monitoring Information for the Plan
System demands are currently monitored on a daily basis by the production staff of the City of
Fort Worth and the City of Southlake Water Department. In addition, temperature and rainfall
data are recorded by the National Weather Service. The Cities analyze this data to determine
when implementation or termination of a stage is appropriate.
1.3 How the Plan is Initiated and Terminated
The Public Works Director or his/her designee is responsible for initiating and terminating the
respective stages of the Plan. The City will provide notice that a stage has been initiated or
terminated and that appropriate actions are required as follows:
· Public announcement to the news media;
· Publication on the City's website;
· Publication in a newspaper of general circulation;
· Notification of the City's wholesale customers; and
· Notification of all relevant state agencies.
1.4 System Capacity Baseline for Water Management Stage Triggers
System capacity with regards to the defined triggers is the total reliable pumping capacity.
Therefore the system capacity baseline for triggers is 400 million gallons per day (mgd). See
Table 1 below for more details of the yields of each of the treatment plants. This trigger
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number will be evaluated each year to take into consideration improvements that may have been
added to the system.
Table 1: Treatment Plant Capacities
Treatment ?Iant
(in million gallons per day)
(mgd)
Design
Capacity
(mgd)
Reliable
Pumping
Capacity
(mgd)
Rolling HUls, est. 1912
North Holly, est. 1922
South Hoflyf est. 1952
Elgie Mountain, est. 1992
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SourC4: Fert Wortn W<%ter Dtpartment Watty Master Plan. 2005
1.5 Main Components of the Plan
1.5.1 Schedule of Watering
The City has set voluntary schedule of watering guidelines as outlined in Table 2 below. These
guidelines become mandatory if Stage 2 or any subsequent stage is initiated. The guidelines for
times of watering also follow the same pattern: The 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. guidelines are voluntary
until Stage 2 or any subsequent stage is initiated.
Table 2: Schedule of Watering
last Digit of Address Allowed Watering Dates
o and 5 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th
1 and 6 1st, 6th,11th, 16th,21st, 26th
2 and 7 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, nnd, 27th
land8 3rd, 3th, 13th, 18th,23rd, 28th
" and 9 4th,. 9th, 14th, 19th, 24th, 29th
No watering will be allowed on the 31st. The lowest number will identify apartments, office
building complexes, or other properties containing multiple addresses. Where there are no
numbers, a number will be assigned by the Water Director. These restrictions also apply to
government facilities.
1.5.4 System Information
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The City purchases water from the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD). This water is
from four major sources, as seen in Figure 1.1.
· The West Fork of Trinity River via Lake Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake, and
Lake Bridgeport;
· Clear Fork of the Trinity River via Lake Benbrook (A pipeline connects Lake
Benbrook to the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant to supplement supply to
that plant. A pump station on the Clear Fork of the Trinity River also supplies
the Holly Water Treatment Plant.);
· Cedar Creek Reservoir, located approximately 75 miles southeast of Fort
Worth; and
· Richland Chambers Reservoir, located approximately 75 miles southeast of Fort
Worth.
Figu,-. 1.1. Tammt Regkmat Wateor Dilirrict Supply SOlJrcK.
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1.5.5 Utilization of Alternate Water Sources
The Fort Worth Water System does not have alternate water sources outside its current
reservoirs. The City does not have alternative external delivery mechanisms, but does have the
ability to distribute water throughout its system from any of its treatment plants.
1.6 Drought and Emergency Water Management Stages
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Watering
Schedule
See
Attachment
No.1
1.6.1 Stage 1- Dry Conditions (City-Wide)
1.6.1.1 Initiation
This stage is currently implemented full-time on a voluntary basis in the City of
Southlake.
Southlake
Fort Worth
Tarrant Regional
Triggers
not applicable
voluntary
Triggers
not applicable
voluntary
or
TRWD Triggers
Demands greater than
25% above anticipated
for two consecutive
months, or West Fork at
50% capacity projected
within three months
or
1.6.1.2 Actions by City
. The City continues to reduce its own water use (e.g., fountains, landscape
watering).
. The City notifies its wholesale customers that conservation is ongoing and
that appropriate actions are required.
. The City continues its ongoing public education efforts.
. If Fort Worth initiates Stage 1, the City will increase its public awareness
programs.
1.6.1.3 Requested Actions
.
The City requests that residents voluntarily water only once every five
days. The City also requests that there be no watering between the hours
of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The City requests that golf courses voluntarily water fairways only once
every five days. The City also requests that there be no watering
between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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1.6.1.4 Goal
The goal is to achieve a voluntary reduction in water use.
1.6.1.5 Termination of Stage: Not Applicable (ongoing)
This stage remains continually in effect.
1.6.2 Stage 2: Water Watch:
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1.6.2.1 Initiation
This stage is activated by the Director of Public Works ifthe tank levels in the
three (3) elevated tanks ofthe 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 (3) consecutive days.
Or the City of Fort Worth activates this stage if: one or more sectors ofthe City
of Fort Worth are at 95% of reliable pumping capacity for three consecutive days.
The stage is also activated ifTRWD projects that water in storage in the West
Fork reservoirs will decline to less than 50% capacity within two weeks and that
water in storage for all the TRWD reservoirs has declined to 60% capacity.
Southlake
Fort Worth
Tarrant Regional
Triggers
Elevated Tank
levels fall below
18' from tank
bottom for three
consecutive days
or
Triggers
95% of reliable
pumping capacity for
three consecutive days
(City of Fort Worth)
TRWD Triggers
East Texas system
pipeline demands at
or 90% of capacity for
three consecutive days,
or West Fork projected
to reach 50% capacity
within two weeks, and
total system at 60%
capacitv
1.6.2.2 Actions by City
. When this stage is initiated, the City will further reduce its own water use.
The City will prohibit its own use of water for street washing, vehicle
washing, operation of ornamental fountains, and all other non-essential
uses.
. The City will increase public information efforts on water conservation.
. An internal working group will analyze the conditions which triggered the
stage and will monitor for subsequent stages.
. Installation of new landscaping will be discouraged.
1.6.2.3 Prohibited Actions (See Exceptions 1.6.2.4)
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.
.
Watering .
Schedule .
See
Attachment
No.1 .
Watering, except on the schedule of once every five days as outline in
Section 1.5.1 of this plan.
Watering between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Hosing off paved areas, buildings, or windows.
Actions which create water running into the street, or otherwise waste
water.
Use of water from hydrants for any purpose other than fire fighting related
activities or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and
welfare.
. Non-commercial vehicle washing that does not occur at a commercial car
wash or commercial service station which uses a recirculating water
system.
1.6.2.4 Exceptions
. Watering using hand-held hose or bucket can be conducted any day.
. Newly planted landscaping (planted in the spring of the current year),
commercial plant nurseries, and public gardens may water on any day.
. Use of water from designated fire hydrants for construction purposes may
be allowed under a special permit from the Public Works Department.
All landscape watering exceptions must still abide by the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. water
restrictions.
1.6.2.5 Requested Actions
. The City requests that installation of new landscapes should be delayed
until all watering restrictions are lifted.
1.6.2.6 Goal
By the end of the first week after initiation of the stage, the City anticipates a 5%
reduction in system demand.
1.6.2.7 Termination
All initiated actions will remain in effect until the conditions that triggered the
stage have been eliminated. If the order is initiated because of excessive
demands, all initiated conditions will remain in effect through September 30 of
the year in which they are triggered unless the Director of Public Works
determines conditions exist which allow termination of this stage before
September 30. Upon termination of Stage 2, Stage 1 becomes effective.
1.6.3 Stage 3: Water Warning:
1.6.3.1 Initiation
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This stage is activated by the Director of Public Works if Stage 2 water watch has
been initiated and in effect for two (2) weeks, and tank levels in the three (3)
elevated tanks ofthe low pressure plane fall below eighteen (18) feet, measured
from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level in the tank, and have
continued to fall below this level for three (3) consecutive days, with the Pearson
Road Pump Station at 100% capacity.
Or the City of Fort Worth activates this stage if: one or more sectors of the City
of Fort Worth are at 95% of reliable pumping capacity for three consecutive days.
The stage is also activated ifTRWD projects that water in storage in the West
Fork reservoirs will decline to less than 50% capacity within two weeks and that
water in storage for all the TRWD reservoirs has declined to 60% capacity.
South lake
Fort Worth
Tarrant Regional
Triggers
Stage 2 has been
initiated and in effect
for two (2) weeks and
elevated tank levels
fall below 18' from
tank bottom
or
Triggers
98% of reliable
pumping capacity for
three consecutive days
(City of Fort Worth)
TRWD Triggers
East Texas system
pipeline demands
or exceed capacity for 24
hours, or total system at
50% capacity
1.6.3.2 Actions by City
. When this stage is triggered, the City will further reduce its own water
use. The City will prohibit its own use of water for street washing, vehicle
washing, operation of ornamental fountains, and all other non-essential
uses.
. The City will discontinue its landscape watering except as needed to
prevent foundation damage, to preserve new plantings, save rare plantings,
and to keep golf greens and tee boxes alive. The daily watering
restrictions will be enforced for these exceptions.
· The City will increase public information efforts on the water supply.
More information will be available on the Water Department web site.
. An internal working group will analyze the conditions which triggered the
stage and will monitor for subsequent stages.
1.6.3.3 Prohibited Actions (See Exceptions 1.6.3.4)
Of the following restrictions, only the scheduling and time-of-day watering limits
apply to those using treated effluent.
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.
Watering .
Schedule .
See .
Attachment .
No.1
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Watering, except on the schedule of once every five days, as outlined in
Section 1.5.1 ofthis plan.
Watering between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Hosing off paved areas, buildings, or windows.
Operation of ornamental fountains.
Draining, filling, refilling or adding water to swimming pools and/or
Jacuzzi type pools.
Foundation watering, except done by hand-held hose or watering cans,
using the five-day schedule.
Use of water from hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting related
activities or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and
welfare.
. Vehicle washing.
. Actions which create water running into the street or otherwise waste
water.
1.6.3.4 Exceptions
. Watering using a hand-held bucket or hose can be conducted on any day.
. Newly planted landscaping (planted in the spring of the current year),
commercial plant nurseries and public gardens may water on any day.
. Vehicles that need to be washed for health, sanitation, or safety reasons
(e.g., food carriers) are excepted. Any vehicle washing must occur at a
commercial car wash or commercial service station which uses a
recirculating water system.
. Use of water from designated fire hydrants for construction purposes may
be allowed under a special permit from the Public Works Department.
1.6.3.5 Requested Actions
. Installation of new landscapes should be delayed until all watering
restrictions are lifted.
1.6.3.6 Goal
. By the end of the first week after initiation of the stage, the City
anticipates a 10% reduction in system demand.
1.6.3.7 Termination
All initiated actions will remain in effect until the conditions that triggered the
stage have been eliminated. If the stage is initiated because of excessive
demands, all initiated conditions will remain in effect through September 30 of
the year in which they are triggered unless the Director of Public Works
determines that conditions exist which allow termination of the stage before
September 30. Upon termination of Stage 3, Stage 2 or Stage 1 may become
effective. This shall be determined by the Director of Public Works in
consultation with the Water Director.
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1.6.4 Stage 4: Emergency Water Use Management
1.6.4.1 Initiation
This stage is activated by the Director of Public Works if Stage 3 water warning
has been initiated and in effect for two (2) weeks, and tank levels in the three (3)
elevated tanks of the low pressure plane fall below twelve (12) feet, measured
from the bottom of the tank bowl to the water level in the tank, and have
continued to fall below this level for three (3) consecutive days, with the Pearson
Road Pump Station at 100% capacity, or if there is a major malfunction of the
system, including pumping equipment, supply lines, major distribution lines,
power failure, storage facilities or; the City of Fort Worth activates this stage if; in
the event of a contamination of the water supply, failure of or damage to major
system components, or if demand on the system exceeds delivery capacity as
deemed by the Director of Public Works.
The stage will also be initiated ifTRWD projects that water in storage in all its
reservoirs has declined to 25% of capacity.
Southlake
Fort Worth
Tarrant Regional
Triggers
With Stage 3 in effect or
for two weeks, the water
level in 3 elevated
storage tanks falls below
12' for three consecutive
days
or
Major malfunction of
major components of
water system
or
At the discretion of the
Director of Public works
Triggers
Contamination
Failure of major
system component
Damage to major
system component
Demand exceeds
supply
TRWD Triggers
Pipeline failure
or Reservoir contamination
or total system at 25%
canacitv
1.6.4.2 Actions by City
. When this stage has been triggered, the City will discontinue its landscape
watering except as needed to prevent foundation damage and to save rare
plantings. Foundation watering must be done by hand-held hose or
watering cans.
· The City will increase public information efforts on the water supply.
More information will be available on the Water Department website.
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. An internal working group will analyze the conditions which triggered the
stage and will continue to monitor the situation.
1.6.4.3 Prohibited Actions (See Exceptions 1.6.4.4)
. Landscape watering.
. Installation of new landscaping.
. Hosing off paved areas, buildings, or windows.
. Operation of ornamental fountains.
. Draining, filling, refilling or adding water to swimming pools and/or
Jacuzzi type pools.
. Foundation watering, except done by hand-held hose or watering cans,
using the five-day schedule.
. Actions which create water running into the street, or otherwise waste
water.
. Washing of vehicles.
. Use of water from hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting related
activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety
and welfare.
1.6.4.4 Exceptions
. Vehicles than need to be washed for health, sanitation, or safety reasons
(e.g., food carriers) are excepted. Any vehicle washing must occur at a
commercial car wash or commercial service station which uses a
recirculating water system.
. Landscape watering and foundation watering must be done by hand-held
hose or hand-held watering cans using a five day schedule.
. New landscaping (landscaping installed during the spring of the current
year) may be watered daily for the first ten days after establishment, every
other day for the next ten days and then every third day for the next ten
days. Beyond that, it shall follow the schedule above.
. Commercial plant nurseries can water plant stock by hand every other day.
. Watering by governments and public gardens is limited to areas of rear
vegetation and rare plantings.
. Golf courses can water greens and tee boxes on the five-day schedule.
Fairways will not be watered.
· Commercial and public pools may refill water lost to normal daily use, but
hosing off walkways is prohibited.
All landscape watering exceptions must still abide by the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. water
restrictions.
1.6.4.5 Goal
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The City will reduce system demand enough to address and rectify the emergency
situation as soon as possible.
1.6.4.6 Termination
All initiated actions will remain in effect until the conditions that triggered the
stage have been eliminated. lfthe stage is initiated because of excessive
demands, all initiated conditions will remain in effect through September 30 of
the year in which they are triggered unless the Director of Public Works
determines that conditions exist which allow termination of the stage before
September 30. Upon termination of Stage 4, Stage 3 or Stage 2 may become
effective. This shall be determined by the Director of Public Works in
consultation with the Water Director.
1.6.5 Triggers
Data from studies conducted on system supply dynamics from 2003 thru 2006 suggest
that system usage is directly related to a combination of rainfall and air temperature.
When temperatures are higher than 100 degrees and there has been no rain for three days,
system demand increases sharply. After the third day, historically, system demand
continues to increase until either the temperature drops below 100 degrees or there is
noticeable rainfall of more than 0.05 inches in 24 hours. During the same period,
therefore, the triggers are set to initiate after at least three consecutive days of demand
equal to or above the stated trigger points.
Additional measures may be invoked whenever necessary or if the Plan stages listed
above do not reduce demand enough to allow proper management of the system.
1.6.6 Reasons for Termination
Once these triggers have been met and a stage has begun, the stage will not be lifted until
one of the following requirements has been met: The specific situation is addressed (such
as in the case of an emergency situation); or the Director of Public Works determines that
the condition has subsided. It is anticipated that no Plan stage will be terminated before
September 30, unless the conditions that triggered the stage have been eliminated, or
unless the Director of Public Works determines that conditions exist which allow
termination of the stage.
1. 7 Granting Variances to the Plan
1.7.1 Grounds for Granting Variances
The Director of the Water Department may grant temporary variances for water uses
otherwise prohibited under this Plan only if all of the following conditions are met:
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1. Granting the variance would not cause an immediate significant reduction in
the City's water supply;
2. Failure to approve the variance would result in an extreme hardship or need
relating to the health, safety, or welfare ofthe applicant;
3. Granting the variance would not adversely affect the health, safety, and
welfare of other persons; and
4. The applicant signs a compliance agreement on forms provided by the
Director and approved by the City Attorney agreeing to water only in the
amount and manner approved by the variance.
1. 7.2 Information Required for Variance Request
Any application for variances shall be in writing and shall include the following
information:
1. Name and address of applicant(s);
2. Purpose of water use;
3. Specific provisions from which relief is requested;
4. Detailed statement of the adverse effect of the provision from which relief
is requested;
5. Description of the relief requested;
6. Period of time for which the variance is sought;
7. Alternative measures that will be taken to reduce water use;
8. Methods of measurement and reporting to confirm water use reduction (if
applicable); and
9. Other pertinent information.
Direct application to the following address:
Department of Public Works
City of Southlake
1400 Main Street
Southlake, Texas 76092
1.7.3 Revocation of Variances
The Director may revoke a variance when he or she determines that:
1. The conditions set out in Section 1.7.1 are not being met or are no longer
applicable;
2. The terms ofthe compliance agreement have been violated; or
3. Revocation is advisable to protect the health, safety, or welfare ofthe public
or any person.
1.8 Proceduresfor Enforcing Mandatory Water Use Restrictions
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Mandatory water use restrictions will be imposed during the following stages: Water
Watch, Water Waming, and Emergency Water Use Management. These water use
restrictions will be enforced in the following manner:
First Offense:
Subsequent Offenses:
Written Waming
Citation, with fines established by Ordinance.
After two violations the City may install a flow restrictor to limit the amount of water that
may pass through the meter in any 24 hour period. After three violations, the City may
cut off water service to the customer.
1.10 Review and Update of Emergency Water Management Plan
As required by TCEQ rules, the City of Southlake will review this Plan at least every five
years. The plan my be updated as appropriate based on new or updated information.
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INVOICE
Star -Telegram
400 W. 7TH STREET
FORT WORTH, TX 76102
(817)390-7761
Federal Tax ID 22-3148254
Bill To:
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
1400 MAIN ST
STE 440
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604
Attn Attn: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Customer ID: CIT57
Invoice Number: 285849361
Invoice Date:
Terms:
Due Date:
PO Number:
Order Number:
Sales Rep:
Description:
Publication Date:
6/29/07
Net due in 21 days
6/30/07
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CITY OF SOUTHLA
6/29/07
(1) If a person is
Penal- convicted of violat-
CITY OF CTION 2
SOUTHLAKE Legal Notices violations and Pe
CITY OF SOUTH] Notice is hereby given ties ing, disobeying,IE $0.81 $138.51
by the City Council lowing the Work (a) A person commits omitting, neglecting
of the City of Session, during the an Offense if the or refusing to comply
Southlake, Texas, Regular City Council person knowingly with a measure im-
that a public hearing meeting to be held makes, causes or 1 plemented in accor-
will be held on July in the •City Council permits a 'use of dance with this
17, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. Chambers of Town water contrary to section and the
or immediately fol- Hall, 1400 Main the measures im- drought contingency/
M$138.51Street, South lake plemented by the emergency waterount:
Texas. Purpose o City Manager as management plan
the public hearing is prescribed in the two times, the City
to consider the sec- Plan. For purposes of may install a flow
and reading of the this subsection, it is restrictor in the
following ordinance: presumed that a water line to the
�� ORDINANCE person has know-', premises where the
NO. 662-C ingly made, caused. violations occurred
-AN ORDINANCE OF. or permitted a use, to limit the amount
THE CITY OF of water contrary to! of water that may
SOUTHLAKE, TEX- the measures im- pass through the
AS, AMENDING THE plemented if the meter in a twenty -
DROUGHT CONTIN- mandatory mea- four-hour period; and
GENCY PLAN FOR sures have been, (2) If a person is
J U L 1 0 2.007 THE CITY OF formally ordered convicted of violat-
SOUTHLAKE, TEX- consistent with thel ing, disobeying,
AS;, ESTABLISHING, terms of Section lei omitting, neglecting
CRITERIA FOR THE and: or refusing to comply
INITIATION AND (1) the manner 8f use with .a measure im-
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EMERGENCY WA- compliance agree- violatOn occurs
THE STATE OF TEXAS TER MANAGEMENT ment made pursuant City of Southlake
PLAN; ESTABLISH- to a variance granted Lori Payne
County of Tarrant
ING RESTRICTIONS by the City of Fort City Secretary
ON CERTAIN WA- Worth pursuant to
TER USES; ESTAB- Section 3 hereof.
LISHING PENALTIES (b) Any person who
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RECEIVED
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County of Tarrant
Before me,a Notary Public in and for said County and State,this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor,Bid and Legal Coordinator
for the Star-Telegram,published by the Star-Telegram, Inc.at Fort Worth,in Tarrant County,Texas;and who,after being duly sworn,did depose and
say that the attached clipping of an advertisement was published in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS&LEGAL DEPT. STAR
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Thank You For Your Payment
Remit To: Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
P.O. BOX 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
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Invoice Amount: $127.17
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SOUTHLAKE
ORDINANCE
NO. 662-C
AN ORDINANCE
OF
THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEX-
AS,AMENDING THE
DROUGHT CONTIN-
GENCY PLAN FOR
THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEX-
AS; ESTABLISHING
CRITERIA FOR THE
INITIATION AND
TERMINATION OF
DROUGHT RE-
SPONSE STAGES
FOR LOCAL WATER
DELIVERY LIMITA-
TIONS AND COM-
PLIANCE WITH THE
CITY OF FORT
WORTH'S DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY/
EMERGENCY WA-
TER MANAGEMENT
PLAN; ESTABLISH-
ING RESTRICTIONS
ON CERTAIN WA-
TER USES- ESTAB-
LISHING PENALTIES
FOR THE VIOLA-
TION OF AND PRO-
VISIONS FOR EN-
FORCEMENT OF
THESE RESTRIC-
TIONS; ESTABLISH-
ING PROCEDURES
FOR GRANTING
VARIANCES; AND
PROVIDING CUMU-
LATIVE AND SEV-
ERABILITY AND
SAVINGS CLAUSES;
AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
SECTION 2
Violations and Penal-
ties
(a)A person commits
an offense if the
person knowingly
makes, causes or
permits a use of
water contrary to
the measures im-i
plemented by the
City Manager as''
prescribed in the
Plan.For purposes of
this subsection, it is
presumed that a
person has know-
ingly made, caused
or permitted a use
of water contrary to
the measures im-
plemented if the
mandatory mea-
sures - 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 vio-
lates the terms and
conditions of a
compliance agree-
ment 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 im-
plemented in accor-
dance with this or-
dinance and the Plan
shall be fined not
more than two
thousand dollars
($2,000.00) for each
offense. In addition,
the following penal-
ties shall apply:
(1) If a person is
convicted of violat-
ing, disobeying,
omitting, neglecting
or refusing to comply
with a measure im-
plemented in accor-
dance with this
section and the
drought contingency/
emergency water
management plan
two times, the City
may 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 violat-
ing, disobeying,
omitting, neglecting
or refusing to comply
with a measure im-
plemented in accor-
dance 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.
PASSED AND AP-
PROVED THIS THE
17th DAY OF JULY,
2007, DURING THE
REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
MAYOR: Andy
Wambsganss
ATTEST: Lori Payne.'
City Secretary