Res 060-2015 6/2/2015
Resolution No. _60-2015__
Resolution Announcing the T ermination of Stage 3 Drought Catastrophe Water
Restrictions and the Initiation of Stage 2 Water Restrictions
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 106-186(i) of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Wichita Falls, the Director of Public Works shall declare that each water restriction
trigger level has been reached and that the water use restrictions for each respective
stage are in effect. The restrictions will remain in effect until the lakes rise to a level that,
when combined with the long -term forecast, assures the city an adequate supply of
water; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council, by majority vote, and after consultation with the
Director of Public Works, shall announce the termination of each respective stage of
restrictions that are triggered by lake levels; and,
WHEREAS, due to recent rains, the combined totals of Lakes Arrowhead and
Kickapoo have risen to a level that, when combined with a long -term forecast, assures
the city an adequate supply of wat er to allow for the lessening of water restrictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council hereby announces the termination of Stage 3 water restrictions
and places the City under Stage 2 water restrictions until further official notice.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 2015.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk