HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 106-14RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, ENCOURAGING
CITIZENS TO CONSERVE WATER AND
OUTLINING THE CITY'S EFFORTS TO REDUCE
WATER CONSUMPTION.
WHEREAS, the State of California is currently facing a significant water
drought; and
WHEREAS, Governor Brown proclaimed a State of Emergency on January
17, 2014 which provided assistance and flexibility in responding to the drought
and called for a 20% reduction in water use; and
WHEREAS, On January 22, 2014, the Bakersfield City Council adopted
Resolution No. 013 -14, supporting the Governor's declaration of a State of
Emergency; and
WHEREAS, California is experiencing one of the driest years in recorded
history, with the Kern Basin experiencing the 4th driest year since 1893; and
WHEREAS, as of May 1, 2014, the Sierra Snowpack is only at 15% of normal
capacity, and the Kern Basin is at 16% of normal capacity; and
WHEREAS, the City has 53 active wells in water serviceable areas and has
lowered pumps in nine wells to ensure that the City can continue to pump
previously banked water; and
WHEAREAS, in 2013 and 2014, the City domestic water service area will not
likely receive any surface water from the State Water Project, requiring the City
to rely on additional Kern River water and previously banked State water; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield is calling on all citizens to be mindful of
the drought, conserve water, and take proactive steps to eliminate wasting
water; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires City Departments to take proactive
steps to reduce City water use as an example to its citizens.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield that effective immediately, and until the drought is over, the
following water conservation efforts by City Departments will be implemented:
1. The Recreation and Parks Department shall:
• Install water conservation irrigation controllers in City Parks,
when possible;
• Minimize irrigation by 2 -3% as soon as feasible;
• Explore using artificial turf in other locations;
• Water State Farm Sports Village with 100% recycled water;
(Saving approximately 1,000 acre feet of water per year)
2. The Bakersfield Public Works Department shall:
• Close the car wash at the corporation yard on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Sundays.
(Saving approximately 10,000 gallons per month)
3. The Bakersfield Police Department shall:
• Wash patrol cars once per week, instead of the normal course
of practice.
(Saving approximately 50% from previous years)
4. The Bakersfield Fire Department shall:
• Implement low water use landscaping at all fire stations.
• Reduce fire apparatus testing times at hydrants.
• Minimize washing times of department equipment.
5. All City Departments shall continue to participate in water
conservation education programs in a continuing effort to conserve
water.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
JUN 2 5 2014 , by the following vote:
WHO YES: COUNCIL MEMBER RIVERA, MAXWELL, WEIR, SMITH, HANSN, SULLIVAN, JOHNSON
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ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER bfOvNQ.
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER jV bey--
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ROBERTA GAFFORD, C
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED JUN 2 5 2014
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
By
HOMAS GEDDES
Associate City Attorney
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