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ORDINANCE N0 . 283-E
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD DECLARING THAT
A WATER SHORTAGE EXISTS; DESIGNATING CERTAIN ALTERNAT-
ING DAYS FOR WATERING LAWNS AND GARDENS ; DECLARING AN
EMERGEPJCY; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY.
WHEREAS, drouth 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 �hat at times inadequate pressure
exists for firefighting purposes ; and
WHEREAS , the City Council deems it necessary for the
health and welfare of the citizens of the City of Friendswood
to restrict the use of city water for the purpose of watering
lawns 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 water users shall alternate in '
watering lawns and gardens in the following manner:
(a) Even numbered residents and businesses may water on
even numbered days of the month;
(b) Odd numbered residents and businesses may water on
odd numbered days of the month.
Section 2 . That any person violating the provisions 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 there is hereby declared to exist a public
emergency affecting life, health and property , and this ordinance
shall become effective immediately upon passage by the Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August ,
1977 .
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ATTEST: Ralph . Lowe , Mayor
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City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney �