1. Item 6A Ordinance 662-D; 2 nd Reading; Revise Drought Contingency Plan Conduct Public Hearing

2. City of Southlake Strategy Map Live Our Core Values The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents and businesses. We do this by delivering outstanding value and unrivaled quality in everything that we do. Fulfill Our Mission PromoteLearning and Growth ProvideFinancialStewardship Serve Our Customers C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety and security C3 Provide attractive and unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests C4 Attract and keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic and sustainable economic environment C2 Provide travel convenience within city and region B5 Optimize use of technology B1 Implement and share best practices across all departments B3 Pursue innovative service delivery options B4 Provide high quality customer service B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions F1 Achieve competitive financial benchmarks F2 Maintain or improve AA bond rating F4 Maximize return on investments F3 Invest to provide and maintain high quality public assets Manage the Business Safety Mobility Infrastructure Performance Management Quality Partnerships and Security and Service Delivery Development and Volunteerism L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results L3 Attract, develop and retain a skilled workforce L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy and how they contribute to it L4 Recognize and reward high performers L5 Actively promote opportunities for partnerships and volunteer involvement (individual and group) Deliver on Our Focus Areas Integrity ● Innovation ● Accountability ● Commitment to Excellence ● Teamwork

3. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Requirements Public water systems serving populations greater than 3,300 adopt:Public water systems serving populations greater than 3,300 adopt: –Water Conservation Plan –Drought Contingency/Emergency Water Management Plan Beginning May 1, 2005Beginning May 1, 2005 –Update and reauthorize by the governing body at least once every five years

4. Water Demand / Emergency Water Management A Drought Contingency / Emergency Water Management Plan is:A Drought Contingency / Emergency Water Management Plan is: –a statement of a water supplier’s capacities –a response plan addresses external conditions (i.e. drought, system failure) that create the need to restrict usage for the protection of health, safety and welfare of the public.

5. Drought Contingency/Emergency Water Management Plan Southlake’s Drought Contingency PlanSouthlake’s Drought Contingency Plan –First adopted in August, 1996 –Mirrors the Ft. Worth plan as required –Two significant changes proposed “Triggers” are conditions which warrant the various stages of conservation measures to take effect“Triggers” are conditions which warrant the various stages of conservation measures to take effect –Tarrant Regional Water District’s (TRWD) reservoir capacity –Ft. Worth’s treatment capacity and –Southlake’s storage and pumping capacity

6. Change 1 - Plan Stages The most obvious change has no effect on existing operationsThe most obvious change has no effect on existing operations

7. Proposed Watering Schedule for Stage 1 No watering Monday & residents get a weekday and weekend watering day

8. Proposed Watering Schedule for Stage 2 No watering Monday & Weekend day is removed from residential watering

9. Stage Triggers TRWD, Ft. Worth and Southlake each has unique limitations that affect implementation of the PlanTRWD, Ft. Worth and Southlake each has unique limitations that affect implementation of the Plan They also have common triggers to advance to the next stage:They also have common triggers to advance to the next stage: 1.The water treatment or distribution system becomes contaminated 2.The water demand for all or part of the delivery system approaches delivery capacity because delivery capacity is inadequate 3.The water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or damage of major water system components

10. Stage 1 Triggers TRWD reservoirs drop below 75% (25% depleted) of conservation storageTRWD reservoirs drop below 75% (25% depleted) of conservation storage City of Fort Worth reaches or exceeds 90% of reliable delivery capacity for 3 consecutive daysCity of Fort Worth reaches or exceeds 90% of reliable delivery capacity for 3 consecutive days The tank level in Southlake’s elevated tanks fall below eighteen (18) feet, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump Station at 100% capacity, for 3 consecutive days in either pressure planeThe tank level in Southlake’s elevated tanks fall below eighteen (18) feet, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump Station at 100% capacity, for 3 consecutive days in either pressure plane

11. Stage 1 Restrictions/Exceptions Restrictions: Twice per week irrigation scheduleTwice per week irrigation scheduleTwice per weekTwice per week Limitations for vehicle washingLimitations for vehicle washing Washing pavement, sidewalks, buildings etc.Washing pavement, sidewalks, buildings etc.Exceptions: Foundation wateringFoundation watering New landscaping with conditions and commercial nurseriesNew landscaping with conditions and commercial nurseries Golf courses and professional sports fieldsGolf courses and professional sports fields

12. Stage 2 Triggers TRWD reservoirs drop below 60% (40% depleted) of conservation storageTRWD reservoirs drop below 60% (40% depleted) of conservation storage City of Fort Worth reaches or exceeds 95% of reliable delivery capacity for three consecutive daysCity of Fort Worth reaches or exceeds 95% of reliable delivery capacity for three consecutive days With Stage 1 in place at least two weeks, the tank level in Southlake’s elevated tanks fall below eighteen (18) feet, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump Station at 100% capacity, for three (3) consecutive days in either pressure planeWith Stage 1 in place at least two weeks, the tank level in Southlake’s elevated tanks fall below eighteen (18) feet, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump Station at 100% capacity, for three (3) consecutive days in either pressure plane

13. Stage 2 Restrictions/Exceptions Restrictions (Stage 1 restrictions PLUS) Once per week irrigation scheduleOnce per week irrigation scheduleOnce per weekOnce per week Operation of ornamental fountainsOperation of ornamental fountains Watering for dust controlWatering for dust controlExceptions Foundation wateringFoundation watering Commercial nurseriesCommercial nurseries Golf courses and professional sports fields with restrictionsGolf courses and professional sports fields with restrictions

14. Stage 3 Triggers TRWD reservoirs drop below 45% (55% depleted) of conservation storageTRWD reservoirs drop below 45% (55% depleted) of conservation storage City of Fort Worth reaches or exceeds 98% of reliable delivery capacity for one dayCity of Fort Worth reaches or exceeds 98% of reliable delivery capacity for one day With Stage 2 in place at least two weeks, the tank level in Southlake’s elevated tanks fall below twelve (12) feet, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump Station at 100% capacity, for three (3) consecutive days in either pressure planeWith Stage 2 in place at least two weeks, the tank level in Southlake’s elevated tanks fall below twelve (12) feet, and continue to fall below this level, with the Pearson Road Pump Station at 100% capacity, for three (3) consecutive days in either pressure plane

15. Stage 3 Restrictions/Exceptions Restrictions (Stage 1 and 2 restrictions PLUS) No landscape wateringNo landscape watering No new landscapingNo new landscaping Hydrant water usage except for health, safety and welfareHydrant water usage except for health, safety and welfareExceptions Foundation wateringFoundation watering Some exemptions for tree wateringSome exemptions for tree watering Golf courses greens only and professional sports fieldsGolf courses greens only and professional sports fields

16. Variances to Water Use Restrictions The Public Works Director may grant a variance to the water use restrictions under one or more of the following conditionsThe Public Works Director may grant a variance to the water use restrictions under one or more of the following conditions –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 of water use can be implemented

17. Termination of the Stages Initiating agency has termination authorityInitiating agency has termination authority If drought induced demand causes implementation, the plan remains effective until September 30 th unless weather conditions clearly changeIf drought induced demand causes implementation, the plan remains effective until September 30 th unless weather conditions clearly change Director may terminate when the conditions which triggered the stage have subsidedDirector may terminate when the conditions which triggered the stage have subsided

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