Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, amending and updating Chapter 53 of the City code of ordinances regarding the City’s Drought Contingency Plan by amending and updating the public notification policy, and authorizing drip irrigation provisions under stage 2 restrictions; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; repealing all ordinances to the extent they are in conflict; providing for severability; providing for a penalty for a violation of Chapter 53, as a class C misdemeanor and fine in an amount not exceed $2,000.00; and providing an effective date.
Summary
The Drought Contingency Plan must be updated at a minimum of every five years per Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and LCRA requirements and the Texas Administration Code. With the update of the Drought Contingency Plan, City staff recommends modifying the public notification policy and authorizing drip irrigation provisions under Stage 2 water restrictions.
The plan notification policy currently states that the City shall notify the public of the initiation or termination of drought response stages will be by means of notice mailed to the service address of each water customer no later than the billing date prior to the change taking effect. City staff recommends amending the notification policy to notify residents by means of social media and posting on the City’s website prior to the initiation or termination of a drought response stage. The notification change will allow residents to receive the information in a more cost effective and timely manner.
Additionally, staff recommends including “drip irrigation systems” to the list of items that Stage 2 restrictions do not apply to. This will allow residents to use or implement drip irrigation systems during Stage 2. The drip irrigation system must be maintained and use will not be allowed if ponding water or runoff due to over watering is re...
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