15-Deliberate and possibly act on ordinance adopting an amended Drought Contingency Plan

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d. Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system. e. No application for new, additional, expanded, or increased-in-size water service connections, meters, service lines, pipeline extensions, mains, or water service facilities of any kind shall be approved, and time limits for approval of such applications are hereby suspended for such time as this drought response stage or a higher- numbered stage shall be in effect. (o Stage 5 Response - Emergency Water Shortage Conditions (1) Target - Achieve a twenty-five (25) percent reduction in daily water demand. (2) Best Management Practices for Supply Management - measures to be implemented directly by the City of Paris to manage limited water supplies and/or reduce water demand will include: reduced or discontinued flushing of water mains, use of reclaimed water for non-potable purposes, stringent operation of the Water Treatment Plant concerning filter backwashing, and discontinuing all outside wash-down activities. Elevated tank levels will be operated within minimum operating ranges in order to reduce system-wide pressure and still maintain adequate fire protection. (3) Water Use Restrictions for Reducing Demand. All requirements of Stage 2, 3, and 4 shall remain in effect during Stage 5 except: a. Irrigation of landscaped areas is absolutely prohibited. b. Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is absolutely prohibited. "Sec. 34-159. Water Allocation In the event that water shortage conditions threaten public health, safety, and welfare, the City Manager is hereby authorized to allocate water according to the following water allocation plan: (a) Single-Family Residential Customers 14