R-13-10-10-G1 - 10/10/2013RESOLUTION NO. R -13-10-10-G1
WHEREAS, Sec. 44-237 of the Round Rock Code of Ordinances, provides for the procedures
for the implementation of mandatory water conservation restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the Brazos River Authority ("BRA") has issued a letter (attached as Exhibit "A")
to the City asking it to implement appropriate drought response and water conservation measures to
achieve a ten (10) percent reduction in water usage from what would have in occurred in the absence
of drought conditions; and
WHEREAS, as set out in the letter, BRA's request is the result of the current level of water
usage from Lake Georgetown, the continued decline in the water level in Lake Georgetown, the
reliance on transfers from Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir to sustain Lake Georgetown's water level, and
the persistence of drought conditions; and
WHEREAS, because of the foregoing reasons, the Council has determined that it is
reasonable, necessary, and prudent to implement the Stage I mandatory water conservation measures;
Now Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That pursuant to Sec. 44-237 of the Round Rock Code of Ordinances the Council hereby
implements the Stage I mandatory water conservation regulations as set out in Sec. 44-223, to begin at
12:01 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2013 and to continue in effect until terminated pursuant to Sec.
44-237.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and
subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter
hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
0112 1304, 00283594
RESOLVED this 10th day of October, 2013.
ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
vst
Brazos River Authority
EXHIBIT
October 2, 2013
Mr. Michael Thane
Utilities Director
City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Re: Stage 2 — Drought Warning Condition at Lake Georgetown
Dear Mr. Thane:
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Brazos River Authority (BRA) is enacting
Stage 2 — Drought Warning of its drought plan for Lake Georgetown. As you are aware, the
BRA declared a Stage 1 — Drought Watch at Lake Georgetown (Lake) by letter to you dated
November 8, 2012. Since this time, drought conditions for the Brazos River Basin have
continued, resulting in minimal natural flows into the Lake.
We are taking this action based on the current level of water use from the Lake, continued
declines in its elevation, persistent drought conditions, and reliance on transfers from Stillhouse
Hollow Reservoir to sustain its water supply. Under the Stage 2 — Drought Warning condition,
we ask that our customers implement their respective drought response and water conservation
measures to achieve a 10 percent reduction in water usage from what would have occurred in
the absence of drought conditions.
BRA staff will continue to track drought conditions and impacts to our water supplies. We will
coordinate with you if additional drought response steps become necessary. If you have any
questions regarding this matter, please contact Central/Lower Basin Manager John Hofmann at
(254) 761-3102.
Sincerely,
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Phil Ford
General Manager/CEO
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4600 Cobbs Drive • P.O. Box 7555 • Waco, Texas 76714-7555
254-761-3100 • FAX 254-761-3215
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
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City of Round Rock
Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Number: G.1
Title: Consider a resolution implementing Stage I mandatory water conservation
regulations.
Type: Resolution
Governing Body: City Council
Agenda Date: 10/10/2013
Dept Director: Steve Norwood, City Manager
Cost:
Indexes:
Attachments: Resolution
Text of Legislative File 13-818
The Brazos River Authority ("BRA") has issued a letter to the City of Round Rock requesting
the City implement appropriate drought response and water conservation measures to
achieve a 10 percent reduction in water usage from what would have occurred in the
absence of drought conditions. As set out in the letter, BRA's request is the result of the
current level of water usage from Lake Georgetown, the continued decline in the water level
in Lake Georgetown, the reliance on transfers from Lake Stillhouse Hollow to sustain Lake
Georgetown's water level, and the persistence of drought conditions.
Because of the foregoing reasons, the City has determined that it is reasonable, necessary,
and prudent to implement the Stage 1 mandatory water conservation measures. Stage 1
restrictions allow for twice -a -week outdoor watering according to the City's weekly watering
schedule.
The other jurisdictions that utilize Lake Georgetown, the City of Georgetown and the Brushy
Creek Municipal Utility District, will also be enacting watering restrictions as well.
Staff recommends approval
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