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SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance Regarding Water Shortage Regulations and Conservation
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading of previously introduced ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance No. 2479, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 15.42, “Water Shortage Regulations,” of the Merced Municipal Code with an effective date of May 1, 2018.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt as recommended by staff; or,
2. Modify the action; or,
3. Continue action until a future City Council meeting, specifying date; or
4. Deny the action.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article II, Section 200, and Article IV, Section 405 of the Merced Municipal Code (MMC), and Article XIII of the California State Constitution in accordance with the MMC, Title 15. California Water Code Section 10631 allows water suppliers to enact ordinances that prohibit certain uses of water for water conservation purposes.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance 2479