HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 84-15-E ORDINANCE N0 . 84-15�"
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FR.IENDSW�f�D DECLAP.ING
THAT A WATER SHORTAGE EXISTS; DESIGNATING CFRTAIN
ALTERNAT ING DAYS FOR. WATEI?ING LA?JNS AND GARDENS ;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY.
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WHEREAS, drought conditions have created an unusual demand
on the present water supply in the City of_ Friendswood; and
WHEREAS, this unusual demand has unduly burdened the water
supply to the extent that at tir.mes inadequate pressure exists
for fire fighting purposes ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary for the health
and �aelfare of the citizens of the City of Friendswood to restrict
the use of city water f_or the purpose of waterin� lawn.s and
gardens in order to insure an adequate supply of water;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, STATE OF TEXAS :
Section l . That city �aater users shall alternate in
watering lawns and gardens in the f.ollowing manner:
(a) Even nur.lbered residents and businesses may water on
even numbered days of the month;
(b) Odd numbered residents and businesses rnav water on
odd numbered days of the month.
Section 2 . That any person violating the nrovisions of
Section 1 above, and upon conviction , shall be fined in an amount
not less than one dollar ($1 . 00) nor more than two hundred dollars
($200 . 00) .
Section 3 . That the curtailments of water usaae provided
hereby may be susnended bv the City Manager upon a finding by
the City Manager that such curtailments are no longer necessary
to provide water pressures adequate for fire fighting purposes .
Section 4. That there is hereby declared to exist a public
emergency affection life , health and property, and this ordinance
shall become effective immediately unon passage by the Council .
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADnPTED this 2nd day of July 1984.
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a p L. Lovae, Mayor
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e ris Mc enz e , C y Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORP2:
City Attorney