AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2019-70R, approving the submittal of the 2019 revised Water Conservation Plan and revised 2019 Drought Response Plan to the Texas Water Development Board; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: April 16, 2019
Department: Public Services - Water/Wastewater Utilities
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Council previously adopted Resolution No. 2014-48R on April 15, 2014; and Resolution 2007-127R on July 17, 2007.
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Background Information:
In 2007, the 80th Texas Legislature amended Section 13.146 of the Texas Water Code to require each retail public utility that provides potable water service to 3,300 or more connections to submit a water conservation plan to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). The plans were due on May 1, 2009, and are required to be reviewed and updated once every five years. The entity must report annually on the progress of program implementation.
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) rules also require that entities applying for or receiving financial assistance of more than $500,000 develop, submit, and implement a water conservation program for the life of the loan and to report annually on the progress of the program.
Texas Water Code Chapter 11 and Title 30 TAC Chapter 288 require surface water right holders with 1,000 acre-feet or more for municipal, industrial and other non-irrigation uses to submit a water conservation plan to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) every five years for approval.
The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) requires groundwater permit holders to adopt and implement a conservation plan, and to submit status reports every three years.
The updated 2019 Water Conservation and Drought Response Plan meets the TWDB requirement to review and update the Plan every five years; it does not reflect any ordinance or policy changes.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution