EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 14 and July16, 2024, a revised draft of the Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) was presented to City Council for further review and consideration. Staff received feedback and direction from Council to finalize the draft.
Ordinance 2024-1456 is presented for consideration of adoption; an Ordinance repealing Ordinance 2019-1304, adopting the Drought Contingency Plan and the 2021 Region H Water Plan (a Regional Water Planning Group that encompasses a large area within the Houston Galveston area including all of Fort Bend County. The Regional Water Plan generates projections on water use within the areas it serves. The 2021 projections are based on historical trends in water use. Municipal demand ranks higher in the projections than any other category. Total water supply from existing water sources in about 2/3 surface water. The needs analysis has identified that municipal needs will increase substantially over time. The Regional Water Plan identifies strategies for Water Management with one of those being a ground water reduction plan and measures for irrigation conservation, municipal conservation and water loss reduction, especially during droughts.)
RECOMMENDATION
City Council approve Ordinance 2024-1546, repealing Ordinance 2019-1304, adopting a Drought contingency Plan and the 2021 Region H Water Plan.
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