R80-18 7-15-80 RESOLUTION NO. R80-18
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO IMPLEMENT
WATER RESTRICTIONS DURING PERIODS OF EMERGENCY
OR CIRCUMSTANCES DEMANDING SUCH RESTRICTIONS OR
PREVENTION OF USE.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the City has experienced extremely
dry weather and may experience such weather in the future; and
WHEREAS, such dry weather results in increased use of water and can
adversely affect the supply of water available for fire-fighting and for
uses which are essential to the preservation of life and health; and
WHEREAS, provisions of Section 30.16 of the Code of Ordinances
reserves the right of the City at any time to restrict or prevent the use
of any utility during periods of emergency or circumstances demanding
such restrictions or prevention of use.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS:
That the Mayor of the City of Pearland, when he is advised by the City
Manager that such an emergency exists, shall take immediate steps to implement
restriction of water uses. The City Manager shall be responsible for
furnishing the Mayor with water conservation measures necessary under such
circumstances.
Mayor
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