HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 07/19/2016 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY AS SMART IRRIGATION MOPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins recognizes water is a finite resource that is vital to
human life and that well-maintained green spaces are important to the health and well-being of
communities and individuals; and
WHEREAS, appropriate irrigation technology, combined with best practices, can
significantly reduce water usage and runoff while creating healthy lawns, landscaping, and sports
turf; and
WHEREAS, appropriate irrigation technology, combined with best practices, can
significantly improve water-use efficiency and reduce runoff while achieving greater agricultural
yields per acre foot of water used; and
WHEREAS, July is a peak month for the use of water for irrigation; and
WHEREAS, City of Fort Collins Water Conservation Department encourages all
residents to conserve water and responsibly use water inside and outdoors during the summer
season.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
declare July to be
SMART IRRIGATION MONTH
to recognize the advances in irrigation technology and practices that help raise healthy plants and
increase crop yields while using water more efficiently and to encourage the adoption of smart
irrigation practices to further improve water-use efficiency in agricultural, residential and
commercial activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 19th day of July, A.D. 2016.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk