HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-063-04/07/1992-ADOPTING A WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT POLICY RESOLUTION 92-63
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADOPTING A WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins has previously determined
that it is in the best interest of the City that a Water Demand Management
Committee review the current policies and practices of the City regarding water
demand management and to make recommendations regarding any suggested changes;
and
WHEREAS, the Council created said committee with Resolution 90-24, dated
February 20, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the Water Demand Management Committee, after extensive review and
discussion, has made a recommendation to augment the water supply policy, created
by Resolution 88-205, dated December 20, 1988, with the adoption of this water
demand management policy; and
WHEREAS, the proper use of the resource of water is essential in
maintaining the public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins has historically placed primary emphasis
on water supply and has previously adopted a policy to maintain a supply
sufficient to meet the demand during a 1 in 50 year type drought; and
WHEREAS, water is a limited and vital resource which must be used
efficiently and wisely; and
WHEREAS, water conservation should be an integral part of a long-term water
supply and demand management program; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of additional conservation practices will
benefit the City of Fort Collins by helping to assure continued reliable short
and long term supplies of high quality, reasonably-priced water.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
as follows:
Section 1. That the following water demand management policies be adopted:
1. Pro.iect a water conservation "ethic" . The City should initiate and
intensify activities that demonstrate a commitment to the efficient
and wise use of water.
2. Public education. The community's awareness of the importance of
using water efficiently should be reinforced and strengthened.
3. Defer water treatment plant expansion. Deferring expansion of the
water treatment plant--without jeopardizing future needs--should be
a goal of water demand management.
4. Permitting compliance. Water use efficiency within the city should
be improved in order to ensure compliance with anticipated federal
and state permitting requirements for water-use efficiency,
applicable to future supply expansion projects.
5. Appearance of landscaping. The attractive appearance of the
community's public and private landscapes should be maintained and
encouraged.
Section 2. That the following water demand management goals be adopted:
1 . Improve, document, and publicize the City government's water use
efficiency, such that we can encourage the public through positive
leadership.
2. Lower the adjusted per capita peak daily demand from the current 605
gpc to 575 gpc by the year 1996 (5% reduction) , 545 gpc by the year
2000 (10% reduction) , and 502 gpc by the year 2010 (17% reduction) .
3. Lower the adjusted per capita annual consumption from the current
235 gpcd to 223 gpcd by the year 1996 (5% reduction) , 211 gpcd by
the year 2000 (10% reduction) , and 195 gpcd by the year 2010 (17%
reduction) .
4. Review progress in meeting goals and objectives on an annual basis,
and make adjustments as necessary.
Section 3. That, in order to meet the above-stated goals, staff is hereby
directed to implement the following measures, as recommended by the Water Demand
Management Committee, and take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary
to accomplish such goals:
1 . Implement an ongoing leak detection program.
2. Perform an audit of indoor water use at City-owned facilities, and
install more water-efficient plumbing fixtures, where determined to
be cost-effective.
3. By the end of 1994, install meters on all City department water
taps, and assess 100% of the associated water and wastewater service
charges. Additionally, assess City departments that rent water at
100% of the current rental rate.
4. Institute a more aggressive, comprehensive and visible public
education campaign on water conservation.
5. Research all irrigated City-owned landscapes for the possibility of
converting from potable to raw water, and implement where it is
determined to be economically justified.
6. Provide an annual training program on efficient watering for all
City employees and contract laborers that are involved with
irrigation of City-owned landscapes.
7. Institute a voluntary certification program for sprinkler
contractors, with the qualification being the satisfactory
completion of a test on water-efficient irrigation design.
8. Amend the residential and non-residential Point Charts within the
Land Development Guidance System to include water-conserving actions
in the awarding of points.
9. Develop minimum water conservation standards for irrigation systems
associated with landscape plans for all development which is subject
to City review and approval . This does not include the irrigation
systems of single family residences.
10. Where determined to be financially justified for individual City
departments, implement central irrigation control for irrigated
City-owned landscaping.
11. Develop guidelines for the design of City-owned landscaping, with a
high priority being placed on water conservation and Xeriscape
landscaping.
12. Develop a zero-interest loan program for the installation of
qualified water conservation measures, as specified by Water Utility
Staff and Water Board.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort
Collins held this 7th day of April , A.D. 1992.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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