HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 28, 2013 Special Meeting Complete Agenda PacketTrophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
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100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Svore Municipal Building Boardroom4:00 PMThursday, March 28, 2013
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
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addressing those items. You may speak up to three (3) minutes or the time limit
determined by the President or presiding officer. To speak during this item you must
complete the Speaker's form that includes the topic(s) of your statement. Topics of
presentation should be limited to matters over which the Board has authority.
REGULAR SESSION
2013-193-M1 Consider and take appropriate action regarding amended Drought
Contingency Plan and set public hearing date for April 16, 2013.
Drought Contingency Plan 032013.pdfAttachments:
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CERTIFICATION)
THE STATE OF TEXAS)
COUNTY OF DENTON)
COUNTY OF TARRANT)
THIS CERTIFIES THAT ON MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013 BY 4:00 P.M., A COPY OF THE
ABOVE NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE TROPHY CLUB MUNICIPAL UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 1 TO BE HELD ON MARCH 28, 2013, WAS POSTED ON THE FRONT
WINDOW OF THE TROPHY CLUB M.U.D. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 100
MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, WHICH IS A PLACE CONVENIENT TO THE
PUBLIC WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT, AND A COPY WAS ALSO
PROVIDED TO THE COUNTY CLERKS OF DENTON AND TARRANT COUNTIES, TO BE
POSTED ON THEIR WEBSITE AND/OR A BULLETIN BOARD AT A PLACE
CONVENIENT TO THE PUBLIC IN SUCH COUNTY COURT HOUSES, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 49.063 OF THE WATER CODE AND SECTION 551.054 OF THE OPEN
MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 551 TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
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JENNIFER MCKNIGHT, DISTRICT MANAGER
THIS FACILITY IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
ARE AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETATIVE
SERVICES MUST BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT
LAURIE SLAGHT AT 682-831-4685 OR FAX YOUR REQUEST TO 817- 491-9312.
I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by this Board
was removed by me from the front window of the Svore Municipal Building, 100
Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, on the __________ day of
______________________, 2013.
________________________________, Title: ___________________________
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Trophy Club, Texas 76262Trophy Club Entities
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:12013-193-M1 Name:
Status:Type:Agenda Item Draft
File created:In control:3/25/2013 Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
On agenda:Final action:3/28/2013
Title:Consider and take appropriate action regarding amended Drought Contingency Plan and set public
hearing date for April 16, 2013.
Attachments:Drought Contingency Plan 032013.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Title
Consider and take appropriate action regarding amended Drought Contingency Plan and set public
hearing date for April 16, 2013.
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Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
Water Management and Drought Contingency Plan
Adopted ______________, 2013
District Manager: Jennifer McKnight
Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, TX 76262
(682) 831-4610
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Section I: Introduction and Objectives
The purpose of this Water Management and Drought Contingency Plan (subsequently referred to
as the Plan) is as follows:
To effectively manage water supply while ensuring that the needs of all residents and
customers of Trophy Club are adequately addressed
To conserve the available water supply in times of drought and emergency
To maintain supplies for domestic water use, sanitation, and fire protection
To protect and preserve public health, welfare, and safety
To minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortages
To minimize the adverse impacts of emergency water supply conditions
TCEQ rule Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter A, Rule 288.1 (4) defines a drought contingency
plan as “a strategy or combination of strategies for temporary supply and demand management
responses to temporary and potentially recurring water supply shortages and other water supply
emergencies.” TCEQ rules governing development of and minimum requirements for drought
contingency plans for municipal water suppliers and wholesale water suppliers are contained in Texas
Administrative Code Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter B, Rule 288.20 and Rule 288.22,
respectively.
Water uses regulated or prohibited under this Plan are considered to be non‐essential and
continuation of such uses during times of water shortage or other emergency water supply
conditions are deemed to constitute a waste of water which subjects the offender(s) to penalties,
as defined in Section XI - Enforcement of this Plan.
Section II: Public Involvement
Opportunity of the public to provide input into the preparation of the Plan was provided by Trophy
Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 (subsequently referred to as the District) by means of one
public meeting held on _______________, 2013. Additionally, the Plan was posted on the
District website and comments were solicited prior to final adoption by the Board of Directors on
______, 2013.
Section III: Public Education
The District will inform and educate the public about the Plan through the following means:
Preparing fact sheets describing the Plan and making these available online, through bill
inserts, direct mail, and postings in public locations.
Posting a copy of the Plan on the District website.
Using the Connect CTY notification system to inform customers of Plan-related events
through e-mail, text, and telephone.
At any time the Plan is initiated, terminated, or the stage changes, customers will be notified
through the above methods as well as through press releases to the media.
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Section IV: Coordination with Regional Water Planning Groups
The District purchases water from the City of Fort Worth Water Department, which is mixed with
water from several water wells of the District. In accordance with Section 2.3 of the wholesale
contract with the City of Fort Worth, the District will institute and apply the same rationing,
conservation measures or and/or restrictions for the use of water by its customers for so long as
the District continues to purchase water from the City of Fort Worth.
The service area of the District is located within the Region C: North Texas Municipal Water
District. The District will provide a copy of this Plan to the North Texas Municipal Water District
and to the City of Fort Worth.
Section V: Application, Initiation, and Termination of Drought and
Emergency Response Stages
The provisions of this Plan shall apply to all persons, customers, and property utilizing potable
water provided by the District. The terms “person” and “customer” as used in the Plan include
individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, governmental institutions, and all other legal
entities. The Plan does not apply to locations using treated wastewater effluent and/or private
wells.
The Plan may be applied to the entire District or to geographic portions of the District as
necessary. If the Plan is applied only to a limited sector, the boundaries will be defined in terms
of roadways, creeks, and other easily distinguishable features.
The District Manager or his/her designee may order the implementation of a drought response or
water emergency stage when one or more of the trigger conditions for that stage is met or upon
notification from the City of Fort Worth. Initiation of a drought stage requires notification in
accordance with Section VI of this plan.
The District Manager or his/her designee may order the termination of a drought response or
water emergency stage when the conditions for termination are met or at their discretion based
on current conditions and likelihood of the need to reinitiate stages. Termination of a drought
stage requires notification in accordance with Section VI of this plan.
Section VI: Notification
A. Notification of the Public: The District Manager or his/her designee shall notify the
public by means of:
1. Publication in newspaper of general circulation;
2. Public Service announcements (cable channel and/or website, marquees,
list‐serve);
3. Signs posted in public places;
4. Bill inserts and/or direct mailings.
B. Additional Notification: The District Manager or his/her designee shall notify directly, or
cause to be notified directly, the following individuals and entities:
1. Board of Directors for the District;
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2. Mayor, Town Manager, and Town Council Members;
3. Fire Chief;
4. TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) (required when mandatory
restrictions are imposed);
5. Major water users
Section VII: Definitions
For the purposes of this Plan, the following definitions shall apply:
Aesthetic water use: Water use for ornamental or decorative purposes such as fountains,
reflecting pools, and water gardens.
Commercial and institutional water use: Water use that is integral to the operations of
commercial and non‐profit establishments and governmental entities such as retail
establishments, hotels and motels, restaurants, and office buildings.
Conservation: Those practices, techniques, and technologies that reduce the consumption of
water, reduce the loss or waste of water, improve the efficiency in the use of water or increase
the recycling and reuse of water so that a supply is conserved and made available for future or
alternative uses.
Customer: Any person, company, or organization using water supplied by Trophy Club
Municipal Utility District No. 1.
District: Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 provides water, sewer and fire protection
services to customers within its boundaries or to customers outside its boundaries by contract
with the Town of Trophy Club.
District Manager: The full‐time, paid, chief administrator of the District.
Domestic Water Use: Water use for personal needs or for household or sanitary purposes such
as drinking, bathing, heating, cooking, sanitation, or for cleaning a residence, business, industry,
or institution.
Drought: Generally a lack of adequate water to supply needs or replenish supplies used.
Even number address: Street addresses, box numbers, or rural postal route numbers ending in
0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 and locations without addresses.
Industrial Water Use: The use of water in processes designed to convert materials of lower
value into forms having greater usability and value.
Landscape Irrigation Use: Water used for the irrigation and maintenance of landscaped areas,
whether publicly or privately owned, including residential and commercial lawns, gardens, golf
courses, parks and rights‐of‐way and medians.
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Non-essential water use: Water uses that are neither essential nor required for the protection of
public, health, safety, and welfare, including:
a. Irrigation of landscape areas including parks, athletic fields, and golf courses, except
otherwise provided under this Plan. Areas using recycled water or water sources not
supplied by the District are excluded.
b. Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle;
c. Use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis
courts, or other hard‐surfaced areas;
d. Use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire
protection;
e. Flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street;
f. Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools or Jacuzzi ‐type
pools;
g. Use of water in a fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes except where
necessary to support aquatic life;
h. Failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given
notice directing the repair of such leak(s); and
i. Use of water from hydrants for construction purposes or any other purposes other than
fire fighting.
Odd numbered address: Street addresses, box numbers, or rural postal route numbers ending
in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9.
Person: Any Person, entity, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization
of any kind.
Rationing: Limiting the amount of water that can be used.
Water: Water taken from the public water supply or distribution system within the boundaries of
the District or within an area supplied wholesale water by the District. Water may be potable or
non‐potable.
Watering Prohibited Times: Outdoor irrigation is prohibited year-round on Mondays.
Additionally, outdoor watering is prohibited year-round between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m.
Section VIII: Year Round Water Management and Conservation
Requirements
The District recognizes the need to promote water conservation as a part of the District’s overall
strategy and future planning efforts. Water conservation practices can extend the life of existing
infrastructure, extend the timing for new infrastructure, and reduce the need for added water
supply. Extending the time for infrastructure upgrades allows the District to stabilize rates and
prevent economic impacts to customers.
Based on the known benefits of water conservation, the District is implementing a year-round
water management plan that allows for three day per week outdoor irrigation for all customers.
Unless the Drought Management Plan is initiated, customers are allowed to perform outdoor
watering in accordance with the following schedule:
Odd Addresses: Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
Even Addresses: Wednesday/Friday/Sunday
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No irrigation is permitted on Mondays. Watering with a sprinkler or irrigation system is prohibited
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. every day. Watering with a hand-held hose,
soaker hose, or drip irrigation is permitted at any time or day except Mondays. Watering with a
hand-held bucket can be done at any time or any day.
If hydro mulch, grass sod, or grass seed is installed for the purpose of establishing a new lawn,
there are no watering restrictions for the first 30 days while it is being established. After that the
watering restrictions in this section apply. This does not include overseeding with rye since turf
already exists.
Violations of year-round water management requirements are enforceable violations of the
District Plan in accordance with Section XI - Enforcement Procedures for Mandatory Water Use
Measures.
Section IX: Criteria for Initiation and Termination of Drought Response
Stages
The District Manager or his/her designee shall monitor water supply and/or demand conditions on
a monthly basis during non‐trigger times and a daily basis during trigger times and shall
determine when conditions warrant initiation or termination of each stage of the Plan, that is,
when the specified triggers are reached.
The triggering criteria described below are based on many conditions. First, because the City of
Fort Worth is the primary water provider, the District will adhere to the current policy of Fort Worth
Water established by the City of Fort Worth, through notification procedures established in the
agreement. Second, identified local conditions will be used to implement the stages listed below.
Local conditions include known system capacity, time of the year, weather conditions, and staff
monitoring of the water supply.
Stage 1 Response Triggers - Water Watch
A. Triggering Conditions
1. Water demand reaches or exceeds 90% of reliable delivery capacity for three (3)
consecutive days.
2. Contamination of the City of Fort Worth’s water treatment or distribution system.
3. Inadequate delivery capacity by the City of Forth Worth.
4. Failure of or damage to the City of Fort Worth’s water supply system.
5. Water demand approaches a reduced delivery capacity for all or part of the
system due to supply or production capacity limitation including contamination of
the system.
6. Pursuant to requirements established in the agreement with the City of Fort
Worth, notification is received requesting initiation of Stage 1 of their Drought
Contingency Plan.
7. Conditions within the District’s water system that warrant a mild reduction in
water usage. These conditions may include loss of supply, storage, or pumping
capacity, water main break, or other system failure.
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B. Requirements for Termination - Stage 1 may terminate when the City of Fort Worth
terminates its Stage 1 condition or when the circumstance that caused the initiation of
Stage 1 no longer prevails.
C. Goal for Use Reduction for Stage 1 - The goal for water-use reduction under Stage 1 -
Water Watch is five percent (5%). If circumstances warrant or if required by the City of
Fort Worth, the District Manager or his/her official designee can set a goal for greater
water use reduction.
D. All Water Users
1. Initiate mandatory restrictions to prohibit non‐essential water use as follows:
a. Prohibit hosing of paved areas, such as sidewalks, driveways, parking
lots, tennis courts, patios, or other impervious surfaces, except to
alleviate an immediate health or safety hazard.
b. Prohibit hosing of buildings or other structures for purposes other than
fire protection or surface preparation prior to painting.
c. Prohibit using water in such a manner as to allow runoff or other waste,
including:
i. Failure to repair a controllable leak, including a broken sprinkler
head, a leaking valve, leaking or broken pipes, or a leaking
faucet;
ii. Operating a permanently installed irrigation system with: (a) a
broken head; (b) a head that is out of adjustment and the arc of
the spray head is over a street or parking lot; or (c) a head that is
misting because of high water pressure; or
iii. During irrigation, allowing water (a) to run off a property and form
a stream of water in a street for a distance of 50 feet or greater;
or (b) to pond in a street or parking lot to a depth greater than
one‐quarter of an inch.
2. Limit landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems at each service
address to a twice per week schedule as outlined below. This includes
landscape watering of parks, golf courses, and sports fields. Wholesale
customers may use a different watering schedule than the one below as long as
it limits each service address to a twice per week schedule; however, use of the
same schedule would simplify the messages passed to customers through the
news media.
a. Residential addresses ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, or 8) may
water on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
b. Residential addresses ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may
water on Thursdays and Sundays.
c. All non‐residential locations (apartment complexes, businesses,
industries, parks, medians, etc.) may water on Tuesdays and Fridays.
3. No irrigation is permitted on Mondays. Watering with a sprinkler or irrigation
system is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. every day.
Watering with a hand-held hose, soaker hose, or drip irrigation is permitted at
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any time or day except Mondays. Watering with a hand-held bucket can be done
at any time or any day.
4. Exceptions:
a. Foundations may be watered up to two hours on any day using a
handheld hose, soaker hose or drip irrigation system placed within 24
inches of the foundation that does not produce a spray of water above
the ground.
b. Newly installed shrubs (first year) and trees (two years) may be watered
up to two hours on any day by handheld hose, drip irrigation, a soaker
hose or tree bubbler. Tree watering is limited to an area not to exceed
the drip line of a tree.
c. Establishing new turf is discouraged. If hydro mulch, grass sod, or grass
seed is installed for the purpose of establishing a new lawn, there are no
watering restrictions for the first 30 days while it is being established.
After that, the watering restrictions set forth in this stage apply. This
does not include overseeding with rye since turf already exists.
d. Golf courses may water greens and tee boxes without restrictions,
however watering must be done before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
Fairways are restricted to twice per week watering as outlined above.
Golf course rough is restricted to once per week watering.
e. Skinned areas of sports fields may be watered as needed for dust
control.
f. Professional sports fields (playing fields within a stadium only – not
surrounding landscaping) may be watered as needed to maintain league
standards.
5. All users are encouraged to reduce the frequency of draining and refilling
swimming pools.
6. All users are encouraged to use native and adapted drought tolerant plants in
landscaping.
7. Washing of any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane, or other vehicle
shall be limited to the use of a hand‐held bucket or a hand‐held hose equipped
with a positive‐pressure shutoff nozzle for quick rinses. Vehicle washing may be
done at any time on the premises of a commercial car wash or commercial
service station. Companies with an automated on‐site vehicle washing facility
may wash their vehicles at any time. Further, such washing may be exempt from
these requirements if the health, safety, and welfare of the public are contingent
upon frequent vehicle cleansing, such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to
transport food and perishables.
E. Commercial Customers
1. All actions listed above for all water users apply to commercial and users.
2. Hotels, restaurants, and bars are encouraged to serve drinking water to patrons
on an “on demand” basis.
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3. Hotels are encouraged to implement laundry conservation measures by
encouraging patrons to reuse linens and towels.
F. District Responsibilities During Stage 1 - In addition to the actions listed above:
1. Review conditions and problems that caused Stage 1 and take corrective action.
2. Increase public education efforts on ways to reduce water use.
3. Increase enforcement efforts. Intensify leak detection and repair efforts.
Stage 2 Response Triggers – Water Warning
A. Triggering Conditions for Stage 2
1. Water demand reaches or exceeds 95% of reliable delivery capacity for three (3)
consecutive days. The delivery capacity could be District-wide or in a specified
portion of the system.
2. Contamination of the water supply source(s) or water supply system.
3. Demand for all or part of the delivery system equals or exceeds delivery capacity
because delivery capacity is inadequate.
4. Pursuant to requirements established in the agreement with the City of Fort
Worth, notification is received requesting initiation of Stage 2 of their Drought
Contingency Plan.
5. Conditions within the District’s water system that warrant a moderate reduction in
water usage. These conditions may include loss of supply, storage, or pumping
capacity, water main break, or other system failure.
B. Requirements for Termination - Stage 2 may terminate when the City of Fort Worth
terminates its Stage 2 condition or when the circumstance that caused the initiation of
Stage 2 no longer prevails.
C. Goal for Use Reduction for Stage 2 - The goal for water use reduction under Stage 2 –
Water Warning is to decrease use by 10 percent (10%). If circumstances warrant or if
required by the City of Fort Worth, the District Manager or his/her official designee can
set a goal for greater water use reduction.
D. All Water Users - Continuation of restrictions imposed in Stage 1 and:
1. Limit landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems to a once per week
schedule at each service address as determined by the District Manager. This
includes landscape watering at parks, golf courses, and sports fields. Wholesale
customers may use a different watering schedule than the one used for the City
of Fort Worth retail customers as long as it limits each service address to a once
per week schedule; however, use of the same schedule would simplify the
messages passed to customers through the news media.
2. Exceptions:
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a. Foundations may be watered up to two hours on any day by handheld
hose, soaker hose or drip irrigation system placed within 24 inches of the
foundation that does not produce a spray of water above the ground.
b. Newly installed shrubs (first year) and trees (two years) may be watered
up to two hours on any day by handheld hose, drip irrigation, soaker
hose or tree bubbler. Tree watering is limited to an area not to exceed
the drip line of a tree.
c. Golf courses may water greens and tee boxes as needed to keep them
alive, however watering must be done before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
Fairways are restricted to once per week watering as outlined above.
Golf course rough cannot be watered.
d. Watering for dust control on skinned areas of sport fields is not allowed.
e. Professional sports fields (playing fields within a stadium only – not
surrounding landscaping) may be watered as needed to maintain league
standards.
f. All users are encouraged to wait until the current drought or emergency
situation has passed before establishing new landscaping and turf. If
hydro mulch, grass sod, or grass seed is installed for the purpose of
establishing a new lawn, there are no watering restrictions for the first 30
days while it is being established. After that, the watering restrictions set
forth in this stage apply. This does not include overseeding with rye
since turf already exists.
3. Prohibit use of water for dust control, except to protect public health.
4. Prohibit the operation of ornamental fountains or ponds that use potable water
except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds
are equipped with a recirculation system.
5. Prohibit filling of swimming pools with automatic valves.
E. Commercial Customers
1. All actions listed above for all water users apply to commercial and industrial
users.
2. Use of water from fire hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting-related
activities or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and
welfare requires a special permit issued by the District Manager. Fire hydrant
use may be limited to only designated hydrants.
F. District Responsibilities During Stage 2 - In addition to the actions listed above:
1. Continue or initiate any actions available under Stage 1.
2. Review conditions and/or problems that caused Stage 2 and take corrective
action.
3. Increase frequency of media releases on water supply conditions.
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4. Further accelerate public education efforts on ways to reduce water use.
5. Eliminate non‐essential water use. As used herein, non‐essential water uses are
those that do not have any health or safety impact and are not needed to meet
the core function of the agency.
6. Prohibit wet street sweeping.
Stage 3 Response Triggers – Emergency Water Use
A. Triggering Conditions for Stage 3
1. Water demand has reached or exceeds 98% of reliable delivery capacity for one
(1) day.
2. Contamination of the water supply source(s) or water supply system.
3. Demand for all or part of the delivery system exceeds delivery capacity because
delivery capacity is inadequate.
4. Pursuant to requirements established in the agreement with the City of Fort
Worth, notification is received requesting initiation of Stage 3 of their Drought
Contingency Plan.
5. Conditions within the District’s water system that warrant a major reduction in
water usage. These conditions may include loss of supply, storage, or pumping
capacity, water main break, or other system failure
B. Terminating Conditions for Stage 3 - Stage 3 may terminate when the City of Fort
Worth terminates its Stage 3 condition or when the circumstances that caused the
initiation of Stage 3 no longer prevail.
C. Goals for Use Reduction for Stage 3 - The goal for water use reduction under Stage 3 -
Emergency Water Use, is to decrease use by 20 percent (20%). If circumstances
warrant or if required by the City of Fort Worth, the District Manager or his/her official
designee can set a goal for a greater water use reduction.
D. All Water Users – Continuation of restrictions imposed in Stages 1 and 2 and:
1. Prohibit landscape watering, including at parks, golf courses, and sports fields.
2. Exceptions:
a. Foundations may be watered up to two hours on any day by handheld
hose, soaker hose or drip irrigation system placed within 24‐inches of the
foundation that does not produce a spray of water above the ground.
b. Trees may be watered up to two hours on any day by handheld hose,
drip irrigation, soaker hose, or tree bubbler. Tree watering is limited to
an area not to exceed the drip line of a tree.
c. Golf course greens only may be watered by hand‐held hose as needed
to keep them alive, however watering must be done before 10 a.m. and
after 6 p.m.
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d. Professional sports fields (playing fields with a stadium only – not
surrounding landscaping) may be watered as needed to maintain league
standards by hand‐held hose as needed, however watering must be
done before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
3. Prohibit establishment of new landscaping.
4. Restrict vehicle washing to commercial car wash, commercial service station or
private on‐site vehicle washing facilities and only as necessary for health,
sanitation, or safety reasons, including but not limited to the washing of garbage
trucks and vehicles used to transport food and other perishables. All other
vehicle washing is prohibited.
5. Prohibit the operation of ornamental fountains or ponds that use potable water
except where necessary to support aquatic life.
6. Prohibit the draining, filling, or refilling of swimming pools, wading pools and
Jacuzzi type pools. Existing private and public pools may add water to maintain
pool levels, however they may not be refilled using automatic fill valves.
E. Commercial Customers
1. All actions listed above for all water users apply to commercial and industrial
users.
2. Hotels, restaurants, and bars are required to serve drinking water to patrons on
an “on demand” basis.
3. Hotels are required to implement laundry conservation measures by encouraging
patrons to reuse linens and towels.
4. Commercial water users will be required to reduce water use by a set percentage
determined by the District Manager.
5. Use of water from hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting ‐related
activities or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and
welfare requires a special permit issued by the District Manager. Fire hydrant
use may be limited to only designated hydrants.
F. District’s Responsibility - In addition to actions listed above:
1. Continue or initiate any actions available under Stages 1 and 2.
2. Review conditions or problems that caused Stage 3 and take corrective action.
3. Implement viable alternative water supply strategies.
4. Increase frequency of media releases explaining emergency situation.
5. Reduce district and city government water use to maximum extent possible.
6. Prohibit the permitting of new swimming pools, Jacuzzi type pools, spas,
ornamental ponds and fountain construction. Pools already permitted and under
construction may be completely filled with water.
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Section X: Procedures for Granting Variances to the Plan
A. The District Manager or his/her official designee may grant temporary variances for
existing water uses otherwise prohibited under the Plan if one or more of the following
conditions are met:
1. Failure to grant such a variance would cause an emergency condition adversely
affecting health, sanitation, or fire safety for the public or the person requesting
the variance.
2. Compliance with this plan cannot be accomplished due to technical or other
limitations.
3. Alternative methods that achieve the same level of reduction in water use can be
implemented.
B. Variances shall be granted or denied at the discretion of the District Manager or his/her
official designee. All petitions for variances should be in writing and should include the
following information:
1. Name and address of the petitioner(s)
2. Purpose of water use
3. Specific provisions of the Plan from which the petitioner is requesting relief
4. Detailed statement of the adverse effect of the provision from which relief is
requested
5. Description of the relief requested
6. Period of time for which the variance is sought
7. Alternative measures that will be taken to reduce water use
8. Other pertinent information
Section XI: Enforcement Procedures for Mandatory Water Use
Measures
A. No person shall knowingly or intentionally allow the use of District water for residential,
commercial, industrial, agricultural, governmental, or any other purpose in a manner
contrary to any provision of this Plan, or in an amount in excess of that permitted by the
Drought Response Stage in effect at the time pursuant to action taken b y the Board of
Directors of the District or the District Manager, or his/her designee, in accordance with
the provisions of this Plan.
B. Mandatory water use restrictions will be enforced as follows:
1. On the first violation, customers will be given a written warning that they have
violated the mandatory water use restrictions. The violation will be explained in
the warning (wrong day of week, outside permissible watering times, etc.).
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2. On the second and subsequent violations, citations may be issued to the violator
by law enforcement and civil penalties may be applied by the Town of Trophy
Club. If the violation is observed by a District employee, an administrative
penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be added to the customer’s next monthly
water bill.
3. If a person is found to have committed three (3) or more distinct violations of this
Plan, the District Manager is authorized to discontinue water service to the
premises where such violations occur. Written notice with the reason for
disconnection will be provided to the customer.
Reconnection of service will require payment of a two hundred dollar ($200.00)
reconnection charge paid to the District prior to service reinstatement. Service
reinstatement will only be provided during District office hours. In addition,
suitable assurance must be given to the District Manager that the same action
shall not be repeated while the Plan is in effect.
C. Any person who violates this Plan may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than two
thousand dollars ($2,000.00), plus reasonable fees to the District for attorneys, expert
witnesses, and other costs incurred by the District before the courts with the amount of
the attorneys’ fees to be fixed by the court.
Each day that one or more of the provisions in the Plan is violated shall constitute a
separate offense. Compliance with this Plan may also be sought through injunctive relief
in the District Court.
D. Any Person, including a Person classified as a water customer of the District, in apparent
control of the property where a violation occurs or originates, shall be presumed to be the
violator, and proof that the violation occurred on the person’s property shall constitute a
rebuttable presumption that the person in apparent control of the property committed the
violation.
Section XII: Review and Update of Drought Contingency Plan
As required by TCEQ rules, the District will review this Drought Contingency Plan at least every
five years after adoption or amendment. The Plan will be updated as appropriate, based on new
or updated information.
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