1996R06- BASIN-WIDE WATER CONVERSATION
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RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF THE EDWARDS AQUIFER
AUTHORITY (EAA), AND RECOGNIZING AND ENCOURAGING
BASIN-WIDE WATER CONSERVATION.
WHEREAS, the City
recognizes the impact
and
Council of the City of Schertz
of the present drought conditions;
WHEREAS, continued pumping
interferes with established water
flow; and
of the Edwards Aquifer
rights and reduces spring
WHEREAS, it should be
conversion to alternative
conservation possible and
Aquifer; and
recognized that the
supplies is the best
reduces demands on the
timely
form of
Edwards
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz agrees that drought
reduction plans should continue to support exemptions for
water supply systems which have developed alternative
supplies which reduce pumping from the Edwards Aquifer from
previous periods; and
WHEREAS, regardless of the location, water should not
be wasted, and all water suppliers should adopt water
conservation measures to reduce waste; and
WHEREAS, the Edwards
to enact emergency rules
well-being of this region;
Aquifer Authority is encouraged
to protect the safety and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
THAT, the City Council of the City of Schertz supports
the development and implementation of the EAA rules; and
THAT, the City of Schertz will continue to support
water pricing, encourage a per capita limit of 100 gallons
per day per individual for use of water from the Edwards,
and will continue to oppose artificial enhancement to
offset reduced spring flow; and
THAT, the City of Schertz recognizes that the present
drought conditions may set a new standard of drought,
necessitating the need to keep water in storage; and
, .
THAT, the City of Schertz
Aquifer Authority for a commitment
develop adequate emergency rules;
looks to the Edwards
and immediate action to
and
THAT, the City of Schertz further agrees to urge
conservation measures be implemented throughout the
Guadalupe River Basin at least as restrictive as those
contained in whatever final plan is adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED AND
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ADOPTED this the L~ day of
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Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
ATTEST:
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Ci y Secretary, City of Schertz
(SEAL OF CITY)