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SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2497 to Amend Chapter 15.42.050 “Water Conservation Levels and Prohibitions”
REPORT IN BRIEF
Adoption of previously introduced Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15.42 of the Merced Municipal Code “Water Conservation Levels and Prohibitions.”
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2497, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Chapter 15.42.050, “Water Conservation Regulation,” of the Merced Municipal Code.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt the ordinance as recommended; or,
2. Deny the changes to section 15.42.050 “Water Conservation Levels and Prohibitions; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Continue action to a future City Council meeting, specify date.
AUTHORITY
Article II, Section 200 and Article IV, Section 405 of the Charter of the City of Merced, and Article XIII D of the California State Constitution in accordance with Title 15 of the Merced Municipal Code.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2018-19 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Staff is seeking to amend Section 15.42.050 of MMC Chapter 15.42 “Water Conservation Levels and Prohibitions” to allow the City Council to declare Level 3 Conservation Water Restrictions. The current language of Section 15.42.050 provides that Level 3 Restrictions are triggered by the Governor declaring a State of Emergency. The amendment also allows the City Council to implement the drought Water Rate schedule set forth in MMC section 15.36.070.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance 2497