HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2014-66 - Water System Failure Drought PlanWHEREAS, the City of Georgetown recognizes that there are water supply issues that
not associated with weather conditions or drought situations that must be addressed to maintainj
safe and adequate water supply for Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, an adequate water supply for the City can be compromised by a mechanical
breakdown of the water system-, and
WHEREAS, the safety of the City water supply can be compromised by contamination of
the source of the water supply; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the appropriate vehicle for the regulation an4l
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things
conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.
Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
Section 3. Section 13.16.91 "Water System Failure --Emergency" as follows is hereby
adopted:
13.16.91 Water System Failure --Emergency
A. Conditions for Implementation
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Description: Water System Failure Drought Cont. Plan
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2. A major water line break, or a pump or other system failure
occurs, which causes a loss in the capability to provide treated
water service; or
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Peak demand equal to or surpasses the annual average daily usage (50%
reduction).
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1. Assess the severity of the problem and identify the actions
needed and time required to resolve the problem;
2. Iniplement immediate measures to notify the public as to water
system or water source failure;
3. Severely restrict or prohibit, as appropriate, all water system use
in the affected service area;
4. Arrange for the emergency purchase of water from alternate
sources for which there exists the proper agreements for such
purchases- and
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5. Customers will discontinue or severely restrict all use of potable
water from GUS water system until notified by City that a safe
and adequate water for public use is restored.
Section 4. All ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be
the same are hereby repealed and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisio
of this ordinance shall remain in fall force and effect.
Section 5. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions,
2pplication thereof, of this ordinance which can be is e ect 1 out e mv ii provision
9pplication, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.]
Section 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretl
to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of
Charter of the City of Georgetown.
Ordinance Number- 001141(6e Page 2 of 3
Description: Water System Failure Drought Cont. Plan
Date Approved: 5242!!E. ;L2, 2014
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i6s—s"it?settle, City Secretary
hridget Cham ad)City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
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Ordinance Number: 00N-�o(p Page 3 of 3
Description- Water System Failure Drought Cont. Plan
Date Approved: Ct&4tA .,n) Z 2014