When the City determines that water conservation measures are necessary, the City Council will ask that water users conserve water. An official water conservation plan will be adopted by the City Council. Public service announcements will be made to inform the users via news media and public posting.
(Formerly 13.05.440; Ord. 241 § 44, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)
When the City has determined that there is potential for a water shortage or when an emergency shortage occurs, City officials will take appropriate actions to conserve and ration water. The City will adopt and enact a water shortage contingency plan.
(Formerly 13.05.450; Ord. 241 § 45, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)
Any person, business or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter or the water shortage contingency plan shall receive an immediate written warning from the City for the first offense. Civil fines and/or penalties shall be imposed should the first offense warning be ignored. Any person, business or corporation violating any of the provisions set forth in this chapter or the water shortage contingency plan shall be fined an amount of $250.00 for the second offense and $500.00 for the third or more offense. The City will have the authority to disconnect water service to any known violator. The City reserves the right to enforce the provisions of this chapter through any appropriate means, including but not limited to small claims court. Regardless of which procedure is chosen by the City, the penalty and/or judgment shall include reasonable enforcement costs to the City, including but not limited to staff time, court costs, and the City Attorney costs.
(Formerly 13.05.460; Ord. 241 § 46, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)
Enforcement of water conservation measures shall be carried out by enforcement officers appointed by the City Manager. Enforcement officers shall issue citations.
(Formerly 13.05.470; Ord. 241 § 47, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)