HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-0416 Resolution Adopting Amended Drought Contigency and Emergency Water Management PlanResolution No. 2024-0416
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-0416
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDED DROUGHT CONTINGENCY &
EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 (the "District") of Denton and
Tarrant Counties, Texas, is a conservation and reclamation district created and functioning under
Article 16, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution and Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
recognizes that the amount of water available to the District and its water utility customers is
limited and subject to depletion during periods of extended drought;
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that natural limitations due to drought conditions and
other acts of God cannot guarantee and uninterrupted water supply for all purposes;
WHEREAS, the District provides water service to more than 3,300 retail service
connections;
WHEREAS, 30 TAC §288.30(50)(A) and (B) require retail public waters suppliers that
provide water service to 3,300 or more connections to submit a drought contingency plan meeting
the requirements of 30 TAC §288.20 to the Executive Administrator of the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) by May 1, 2005, then by May 1, 2009 and every five years
thereafter;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing requirements, the District previously adopted a
Drought Contingency Plan and timely submitted such plan to TCEQ in accordance with the
requirements of 30 TAC §288.30; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed and updated its Drought
Contingency & Emergency Water Management Plan; Now, Therefore,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
TROPHY CLUB MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1:
Section 1. The matters and facts stated in the preamble to this Resolution are hereby
found to be true and correct and are incorporated as a part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The Drought Contingency & Emergency Water Management Plan attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby approved and adopted.
Section 3. The General Manager and/or acting General Manager is hereby authorized
and directed to implement, administer, and enforce the Drought Contingency & Emergency Water
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Resolution No. 2024-0416
Management Plan.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Section 5. The District's General Manager is hereby authorized and directed to file the
approved Drought Contingency & Emergency Water Management Plan with TCEQ, the Region
C Planning Group and to any other group or entity with relevant jurisdiction.
RESOLVED, PASSED AND APPROVED on this 16th day of April 2024.
ATTEST:
Doug Harper, Secretary
Board of Directors
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Kevin R. Carr, resident
Board of Directors
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Resolution No. 2024-0416
Exhibit "A"
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Drought Contingency & Emergency Water Management Plan
Considered: April 16, 2024
Effective: May 1, 2024
General Manager: Alan Fourmentin
Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, TX 76262
(682) 831-4600
Public Water System ID TX 0610018
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 the District 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 public
meeting held on April 16, 2024. Additionally, the Plan is posted on the District website.
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 District News/Eblast to share the information.
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.
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 Groundwater Conservation 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 General Manager or acting General Manager 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 General Manager or acting General Manager 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 General Manager or acting General Manager 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 General Manager or acting General Manager shall notify
directly, or cause to be notified directly, the following individuals and entities:
1. Board of Directors for the District;
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:
Acting General Manager: The person occupying the position temporarily to ensure continuity
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.
General Manager: 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.
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 1,3,5,7or9.
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. unless
otherwise noted in the Plan.
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 two 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:
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
No
outdoor
watering
Non-
residential
Even
Residential
addresses
ending in
0,2,4,6,8
Odd
Residential
addresses
ending in
1,3,5,7,9
Non-
residential
Even
Residential
addresses
ending in
0,2 4,6,8
Odd
Residential
addresses
ending in
1,3 5,7,9
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:
Stages
Criteria for Initiation and Termination of Drought Response
The General Manager or acting General Manager 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.
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 General Manager or acting General Manager 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.
iv. Allowing or causing an irrigation system or other lawn watering
device to operate during any form of precipitation or when
temperatures are at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
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 soaker hose or drip irrigation is permitted at any time or day except
Mondays. Watering with a hand-held hose or hand-held bucket can be done at
any time or any day.
4. Exceptions:
a.Lawns, landscaping, and foundations may be watered up to two hours on
any day except Mondays and cannot occur between the hours of 10 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. If performed under these circumstances, watering must be
performed using a handheld hose, soaker hose, drip irrigation system, or
tree bubbler. Foundation watering system must be placed within 24 inches
of the foundation and cannot 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 except Monday 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, watering
restrictions for the first 30 days while it is being established are reduced to
allow watering any day except Monday and can be performed at any time.
A variance permit must be obtained in accordance with Section X of this
plan. After expiration of the variance permit, the watering restrictions set
forth in this stage apply. This exception for new turf does not include over
seeding with rye or seasonal grasses since turf already exist.
d.Golf courses may water greens and tee boxes as necessary, however
watering must be done before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Golf courses are
encouraged to reduce potable water use by 5%.
e. Skinned areas of sports fields may be watered as needed for dust control.
f. Athletic fields (playing fields within a stadium only — not surrounding
landscaping) may be watered as needed, except on Mondays, to maintain
league standards. Sports fields are encouraged to reduce potable water
use by 5%.
5. All users are encouraged to reduce the frequency of the filling, draining, or refilling
of swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, and Jacuzzi type pools except to
maintain structural integrity, proper operation and maintenance, and/or to alleviate
an issue that poses a public safety risk.
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 industrial users.
2. Hotels, restaurants, and bars are encouraged to serve drinking water to patrons
on an "on demand" basis.
3. Hotels are encouraged to implement laundry conservation measures by
encouraging patrons to reuse linens and towels.
4. Car washing facilities must keep equipment in good working order, which should
include regular inspections to ensure there are no leaks, broken, or misdirected
nozzles, and that all equipment is operating efficiently.
5. All commercial and industrial customers are encouraged to inspect and repair
irrigation systems.
F. District and Other Local Government 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.
4. Intensify leak detection and repair efforts.
5. Audit all local government irrigation systems to ensure proper condition, settings,
and operation.
6. Identify and encourage voluntary reduction measures by high-volume water users.
7. Reduce 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.
8. The General Manager or acting General Manager will notify wholesale customers
of actions being taken and require them to implement the same stage and
measures.
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 warrants 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 General Manager or acting General Manager 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 General Manager. This
includes landscape watering at parks, golf courses, and sports fields.
2. Exceptions:
a.Lawns, landscaping, and foundations may be watered up to two hours on
any day except Mondays and cannot occur between the hours of 10 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. If performed under these circumstances, watering must be
performed using a handheld hose, soaker hose, drip irrigation system, or
tree bubbler. Foundation watering system must be placed within 24 inches
of the foundation and cannot 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 except Monday 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. and
cannot be done on Mondays. 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.Athletic fields (playing fields within a stadium only — not surrounding
landscaping) may be watered as needed, except on Mondays, to maintain
league standards. Sports fields are encouraged to reduce potable water
use by 10%.
f. All users are encouraged to wait until the current drought or emergency
situation has passed before establishing new landscaping and turf.
Variances granted for establishing new turf grass or landscaping may be
granted for a maximum of 30 days in accordance with Section X of this
plan. However, variances are at the discretion of the General Manager
and may be denied if circumstances are warranted. This exception does
not apply to over seeding with rye or seasonal grasses where 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, draining, or refilling of swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, and
Jacuzzi type pools except to maintain structural integrity, proper operation and
maintenance, and/or to alleviate an issue that poses a public safety risk.
6. Encourage the use of covers for all types of pools, hot tubs, and Jacuzzi type pools
when not in use.
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 variance permit issued by the General Manager or acting General
Manager. Fire hydrant use may be limited to only designated hydrants. Upon
declaration of this drought stage, all holders or applicants of a portable meter are
required to apply for a variance as set forth in Section X of this plan. If conditions
warrant the need, the General Manager or acting General Manager may require
all portable meters be immediately returned pending an approved variance permit.
F. District and Other Local Government 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.
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.
7. The General Manager or acting General Manager will notify wholesale customers
of actions being taken and require them to implement the same stage and
measures.
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 General Manager or acting General Manager
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.Watering with a hand-held hose, soaker hose, or drip irrigation system
may occur any day except Monday at any time. The intent of this measure
is to allow for the protection of structural foundations, trees, and other high
value landscape materials.
b. 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.
c. Watering of athletic fields (playing fields with a stadium only — not
surrounding landscaping) may be allowed by a variance permit. A water
management plan must be submitted to the General Manager detailing
how each area will comply with stage 3 drought measurements. If
approved, watering of athletic fields will be expressly permitted through a
variance permit.
3. Prohibit establishment of new landscaping. Variances may be granted in
accordance with Section X of this plan for those landscape projects initiated prior
to the initiation of stage 3 drought restrictions.
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.
7. Prohibit the hosing of buildings or other structures for purposes other than fire
protection or surface preparation prior to painting with high-pressure equipment. If
allowed, surface preparation must be performed by a professional power washing
service utilizing high efficiency equipment and a vacuum recovery system.
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 General Manager.
Use of water from hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting -related activities
or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and welfare The
General Manager will order the return of all portable meters until stage 3
restrictions are rescinded.
F. District and Other Local Government 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 local 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 if a variance permit is granted in
accordance with Section X of this plan
7. Institute a mandated reduction in deliveries to all wholesale customers. Such a
reduction will be distributed as required by Texas Water Code §11.039.
8. The General Manager or acting General Manager will notify wholesale customers
of actions being taken and require them to implement the same stage and
measures.
Section X: Procedures for Granting Variances to the Plan
A. The General Manager or acting General Manager 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 General Manager or acting
General Manager. 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 by the Board of
Directors of the District or the General Manager or acting General Manager, in accordance
with the provisions of this Plan.
B. Mandatory water conservation measures and mandatory water 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.) and will
include a telephone number to the District for information regarding the violation.
2. Any person who violates this Plan for the second or subsequent times in a calendar
year is subject to an administrative penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) that will be
added to the customer's next monthly water bill. The customer will be provided a
notice of the penalty that will include an explanation of the violation.
3. If a person is found to have committed three (3) or more distinct violations of this
Plan, the General 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 in addition
to an administrative penalty of $50. Service reinstatement will only be provided
during District office hours. In addition, suitable assurance must be given to the
General Manager that the same action shall not be repeated while the Plan is in
effect.
C. In addition to administrative penalties issued by District personnel, any Trophy Club,
Denton, or Tarrant County enforcement officer or licensed enforcement officer of the
District may issue a citation to a person he/she reasonably believes to be in violation of
this Plan and if found guilty is subject to a fine of up to $2000 per violation.
D. 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.
E. 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.
F. Appendix A contains a copy of the Order adopting this Plan approved by the District's
Board of Directors.
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.
Appendix A
Resolution Adopting Drought Contingency Plan
Resolution No. 2024-0416
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-0416
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDED DROUGHT CONTINGENCY &
EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 (the "District") of Denton and
Tarrant Counties, Texas, is a conservation and reclamation district created and functioning under
Article 16, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution and Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
recognizes that the amount of water available to the District and its water utility customers is
limited and subject to depletion during periods of extended drought;
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that natural limitations due to drought conditions and
other acts of God cannot guarantee and uninterrupted water supply for all purposes;
WHEREAS, the District provides water service to more than 3,300 retail service
connections;
WHEREAS, 30 TAC §288.30(50)(A) and (B) require retail public waters suppliers that
provide water service to 3,300 or more connections to submit a drought contingency plan meeting
the requirements of 30 TAC §288.20 to the Executive Administrator of the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) by May 1, 2005, then by May 1, 2009 and every five years
thereafter;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing requirements, the District previously adopted a
Drought Contingency Plan and timely submitted such plan to TCEQ in accordance with the
requirements of 30 TAC §288.30; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed and updated its Drought
Contingency & Emergency Water Management Plan; Now, Therefore,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
TROPHY CLUB MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1:
Section 1. The matters and facts stated in the preamble to this Resolution are hereby
found to be true and correct and are incorporated as a part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The Drought Contingency & Emergency Water Management Plan attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby approved and adopted.
Section 3. The General Manager and/or acting General Manager is hereby authorized
and directed to implement, administer, and enforce the Drought Contingency & Emergency Water
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Management Plan.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Section 5. The District's General Manager is hereby authorized and directed to file the
approved Drought Contingency & Emergency Water Management Plan with TCEQ, the Region
C Planning Group and to any other group or entity with relevant jurisdiction.
RESOLVED, PASSED AND APPROVED on this 16th day of April 2024.
ATTEST:
Doug Harper, Secretary
Board of Directors
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Kevin R. Carr, resident
Board of Directors
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