2000-008-ORD REPEALING SECTION 34-3 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING EMERGENCY RATIONING OF WATER

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(c) 1.3 times the normal water charge per 1000 gallons for water diversions and/or deliveries in excess of the monthly allocation from ten percent (10%) through fifteen percent (15%) above the monthly allocation; (d) 1.4 times the normal water charge per 1000 gallons for water diversions and/or deliveries more than fifteen percent (15%) above the monthly allocation. (e) The above surcharges shall be cumulative. Sec. 34-178. Variances (a) The City Manager of the City of Paris, or his/her designee, may, in writing, grant a temporary variance to the pro rata water allocation policies provided under the Plan and this Article if it is determined that failure to grant such variance would cause an emergency condition adversely affecting the public health, welfare, or safety or if one or more of the following conditions are met: (1) Compliance with the Plan cannot be technically accomplished during the duration of the water supply shortage or other condition for which the Plan is in effect; (2) Alternative methods can be implemented which will achieve the same level of reduction in water use. (b) Persons requesting a variance from the provisions of this Article shall file a petition for variance with the City Manager of the City of Paris, or his/her designee, within five (5) days after pro rata allocation has been invoked. All petitions for variances shall be reviewed by the City Manager of the City of Paris and shall include the following: (1) Name and address of the petitioner(s); (2) Detailed statement with supporting data and information as to how the pro rata allocation of water under the policies and procedures established in the Plan adversely affects the petitioner or what damage or harm will occur to the petitioner or others if petitioner complies with this Article; (3) Description ofthe relief requested; (4) Period of time for which the variance is sought; 30