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* Of <br />,-� OP <br />NEW <br />MGHTON <br />d is c it 1� tlol works for you <br />AGENDA SECTION: Business <br />REPORT DATE: June 5, 2015 <br />MEETING DATE: June 9, 2015 <br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consider Resolution Enacting Water Conservation Plan <br />DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: <br />CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: <br />No comments to supplement this report Comments attached <br />Recommendation: <br />The CAT recommends the City Council establish a water conservation program authorizing the <br />City Manager to implement water restrictions when the demand for water is close to exceeding <br />the City's supply capabilities and when the public water reserve capacities are insufficient to <br />protect the community. The CAT recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager <br />to keep these measures in place as long as necessary to provide for the health, safety and general <br />welfare of New Brighton residents and businesses. <br />Explanation: <br />The Citywide Action Team (CAT) was formed in 2014 and consists of staff members from <br />multiple departments who study hot button topics and make recommendations to the City <br />Council. Recently, the CAT has spent time examining New Brighton's water and is concerned <br />that New Brighton's new primary source of water, four wells in the Mt. Simon Hinckley aquifer, <br />may not be capable of meeting the City's demand for water during periods of peak use. The CAT <br />also believes it is important protect and conserve our water resources. <br />Joe Hatch <br />Management Analyst / Human Resources Specialist <br />