O-78-554 - 8/21/1978ORDINANCE NO. 554
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF CITY
WATER FOR WATERING LAWNS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS;
THAT
WHEREAS an emergency situation currently exists due to the
severe drought condition experienced by the Central Texas area
for the last year and a half and to the unprecendented demand
being placed upon the City's water supply system, and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary to immediately
prohibit the use of water for watering lawns and other outside
vegetation, for a sixty day period.
NOW THEREFORE., BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Round Rock, Texas, that
I.
It shall be unlawful for any person to utilize water provided
directly or indirectly by the City of Round Rock, Texas for the
purpose of watering lawns or other outside vegetation.
II.
The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance
shall not invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
III.
This ordinance becomes effective immediately upon approval of
the Council.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 21st day of August, 1978.
ATTEST:
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NNE LAND, City Secretary
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City of Round Rock, Texas