HomeMy WebLinkAbout057 - 06/02/2009 - AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 6 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE NO. 057, 2009
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 6 OF THE CITY CODE
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION
WHEREAS,new forms of water conservation are constantly appearing in the open market;
and
WHEREAS, water conservation programs have expanded to meet customer demand in
accordance with City Council-adopted demand-related policy; and
WHEREAS, current language in the City Code regarding conservation assistance, rebates
and incentives does not provide Utility Services with sufficient flexibility in the administration of
newly developed water conservation programs; and
WHEREAS,in order to clarify that the Water Utility may offer its customers the opportunity
to participate in voluntary programs designed to reduce water consumption or system peak demands
consistent with City Council-adopted policy,staff has proposed the addition of a new section to the
Water Conservation division of Article III, Chapter 26 of the City Code to that effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended by the addition of a new
Section 26-170 which shall read in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 26-170. Conservation assistance, rebates and incentives.
The utility may establish programs to assist customers or provide incentives to
customers in order to reduce water consumption or system peak demands consistent
with Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility. Such programs may include
financial or technical assistance, incentives or rebates and shall be consistent with
program objectives approved by the General Manager.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of
May, A.D. 2009, and to be presented for final passage o4ayor
of June, A.D. 2009.
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ATTEST:
Chief-Deputy City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of Ju A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST.
City Clerk