HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 87-15 . �
ORDINANCE N0. ' 87-15
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE WATER
RATIONING; DESIGNATING CERTAIN ALTERNATING DAYS FOR
, WATERING LAWNS AND GARDENS ; AND PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY. ,
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WHEREAS, due to the recent absence of rai.nfall and the
historically low rainfall levels during summer months , the City
Council has found and determined that the imposition of a water
rationing system is necessary to protect the City's water
supply and f ire f ighting capabilities ; and
WHEREAS , the City Council deems it appropriate to authorize
the City Manager to implement such water rationing system in
accordance herewith; now therefore, �
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
STATE OF TEXAS : �
Section 1 . That the City Manager shall have the authority
to enact the rationing provisions set forth in Section 2 below �
upon a finding by her that such rationing is necessary to
preserve and protect the City' s water supply system and
firefighting capabilities .
Section 2 . That city water users shall alternate the
watering of lawns and gardens in the following manner:
(a) Watering of lawns and gardens of residences and
� businesses having addresses ending with an even number
shall be permitted on even numbered days only and
those ending with odd numbers shall be permitted on
odd numbered days only.
Section 3. Any person violating any provision of.� this
Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and � upon
conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount not to exceed
two hundred dollars ($200.00) .
Section 4. Upon her determination that water rationing
pursuant hereto is required, the City Manager shall cause to be
published, in the City's official newpaper, notice of the
imposition ot such rationing and the penalty provisions set
f4rth in Sections 2 and 3 hereof .
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Section 5 . Any order for rationing pursuant to this
Ordinance shall automatically expire thirty (30) days following
the date of published notice thereof as set forth in Section 4
above . PASSED AND APPROVED FIRST READING June l, 1987
PASSED AND APPROVED SECOND READING June 15 , 1987
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of Ju1y 1987_. _
alph we, �ayor
ATTEST:
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