[R.O. 2003 § 705.220; Ord. No.
05-09.1, 9-20-2005]
A.
The plan would become effective upon a finding by the City Manager
that a probable water shortage problem exists. When it can be anticipated
that there is a distinct possibility of a water distribution shortfall,
the following plan will be implemented until it can be determined
that the emergency no longer exists. Depending on the expected severity
of the problem it is possible that Stages Two and Three might be implemented
immediately. Requests for public cooperation would be made through
the news media and e-mail. This Article will affect only those citizens
and commercial entities that receive water service from the City of
Marceline Water Department.
1.
Stage One (Voluntary).
a.
Request voluntary conservation and compliance with the following
restrictions:
(1)
No washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas,
tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, no pumping of fountain
recirculating water.
(2)
No refilling of swimming pools with water furnished
by the City.
(3)
No washing of cars, other motor vehicles, trailers
or boats.
(4)
No water to be used for dust control.
(5)
No flushing of mains by Water Department personnel
except to alleviate specific customer complaints.
(6)
Commercial and industrial users will be requested
to conserve water as much as possible.
b.
If, after the initiation of Stage One, weather conditions, expected
trends in demand or other factors indicate that the threat of a shortage
will continue, the additional provisions of Stage Two will be implemented.
2.
Stage Two (Voluntary).
a.
Stage One restrictions would remain in effect plus the following
would also be requested:
(1)
No use of water from a fire hydrant except for
fighting fires, human consumption or use in connection with animals.
(2)
Watering of any lawn, garden, landscaped area,
trees, shrubs or other plants shall be prohibited except from a handheld
container or drip irrigation system. Such watering shall be permitted
only at times designated by the City Manager.
(3)
Commercial/industrial users would be requested
to reduce their water consumption by thirty percent (30%).
b.
If, after initiation of Stage Two, weather conditions, expected
trends in demand or other factors indicate that the threat of a water
shortage will continue or worsen or if a serious problem or system
emergency should develop, the mandatory measures of Stage Three would
be implemented.
3.
Stage Three (Mandatory).
a.
No washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts,
patios or other paved areas, no pumping of fountain recirculating
water.
b.
No refilling of swimming pools with water furnished by the City.
c.
No use of water for recreational uses such as water slides or
yard play.
d.
No washing of cars, other motor vehicles, trailers or boats
except from a bucket.
e.
No water to be used for dust control.
f.
No flushing of mains by Water Department personnel except to
alleviate specific customer complaints.
g.
No use of water from a fire hydrant except for fighting fires,
human consumption or use in connection with animals.
h.
Watering of any lawn, garden, landscaped area, tree, shrub or
other plant shall be prohibited.
4.
Depending upon the severity of the problem, the plan could revert
back to Stage One or Two or be canceled as conditions improve.
[R.O. 2003 § 705.230; Ord. No.
05-09.1 § II, 9-20-2005]
A.
Commercial and industrial customers must submit to the City Manager
a water conservation plan for their operation within one hundred twenty
(120) days of the passage of this Article.
B.
The conservation plan shall describe how the user intends to reduce
water consumption during Stage Three of the Water Conservation Plan.
The goal of the required plan should be to reduce the customer's usage
by fifty percent (50%). Specific measures should be listed and described,
i.e., water recycling, delaying routine watering of lawns and shrubbery,
delaying routine washing of equipment and facilities, changes to processes
requiring less water, etc.
[R.O. 2003 § 705.240; Ord. No.
05-09.1 § III, 9-20-2005]
A.
With respect to the mandatory provisions of this plan, a customer
shall be deemed to have been notified and directed to reduce the use
of water as set forth in the plan when the City Manager of the City
of Marceline or his/her designated representative files such notice
through the news media or e-mail, except nothing contained herein
shall be deemed to prohibit other means to notify persons of the need
to reduce use of water in accordance with the plan.
B.
Upon the City Manager taking steps to notify customers as set forth
above, a customer shall be presumed to have notice.
[R.O. 2003 § 705.250; Ord. No.
05-09.1 § IV, 9-20-2005]
A.
Any person who shall violate any of the mandatory provisions of the plan pertaining to discontinuance, interruption, curtailment of water services or any large commercial or industrial user who fails to submit a conservation plan acceptable to the City Manager, Utilities Superintendent and the City Water Department within one hundred twenty (120) days of the passage of this Article shall be subject to the penalties set forth in this Chapter as well as Section 100.230 of the Marceline Code.
B.
Additionally, any large commercial or industrial user who fails to
submit a conservation plan as required will be subject to termination
of service during Stage Three of the Water Conservation Plan at the
discretion of the City Manager.
C.
Any new customer who shall be required to file such a plan shall
have a grace period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date
of service hookup to comply.
