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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 10 a iv Subject Water Conservation Master Plan Date April 7, 1997 Agenda Item . INITIATED BY Utilities Department STAFF SOURCE Stewart H. Fonda, Director of Utilities. COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION A Public Hearing regarding the Water Conservation Plan was held March 11, 1997 in conjunction with the March Water Board meeting. Notices of the meeting were published in the Englewood Herald on January 23,1997 and February 20, 1997. RECOMMENDED ACTION The Englewood Water and Sewer Board recommended Council approval at their March 11, 1997 meeting of the Water Conservation Master Plan. BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED The City of Englewood Utilities Department, recognizing state and federal mandates to reduce water demands in their service area, evaluated the impacts of water conservation on water supply and resource planning. It was determined that it was more beneficial to the City's utilities to positively direct water efficiency planning rather than react to lower water consumption. The proposed Water Conservation Master Plan outlit)es Englewood's existing water system, history, the community it serves, the public information program, the metering program, leak --_r"'r"ir "ncimai~~ and additional prQQ()sed water conservation measures. After reviewing the plan, the Water and Sewer Board then invited Englewood citizens to review the plan and make comments. The plan was submitted to the Office of Water Conservation, Water Conservation Board, Department of Natural Resources and approved with minor changes that have been incorporated in the final plan. FINANCIAL IMPACT The proposed plan would enable Englewood to apply for state loans and grants. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Resolution Water Conservation Master Plan