Ft Collins 1995 WCPlan

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Project Name: City of Fort Collins Water Conservation Program
• Title: Water Conservation Program
• Date: 12/21/1995
• County: Larimer
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

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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 ~ublic 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 al in 50 year type drought; and

WHEREAS, water is a limited and vital resource which must be. used
efficiently and wisely; and '

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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, TttERfFORC, BE IT RCSOL-vro BY THE COUNCIL OF THE-aTY OF FORT COLLINS d_
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 eXDansion. Deferring expansion of the
water treatment plant--without jeopardizing future needs--should be
a goal of water demand.management., '

4. Permittinq comDliance. Water use efficiency within the city should
be improved in order to ensure compliance with anticipated federal