RAMONA MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 14-1490
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RAMONA MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DECLARING A DROUGHT RESPONSE LEVEL 2 “DROUGHT ALERT” CONDITION
WHEREAS, San Diego County is a semi-arid region and local water resources are scarce. The region is dependent upon imported water supplies provided by the San Diego County Water Authority (“SDCWA”), which obtains a substantial portion of its supplies from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (“MWD”). Because the region is dependent upon imported water supplies, weather and other conditions in other portions of this State and of the Southwestern United States affect the availability of water for use in San Diego County; and
WHEREAS, RMWD, due to the geographic and climatic conditions within its territory and its dependence upon water imported and provided by MWD through SDCWA, is subject to shortages due to drought conditions, regulatory restrictions enacted upon imported supplies and other factors; and
WHEREAS, the General Manager previously declared a voluntary Drought Response Level 1: Drought Watch Condition on July 22, 2014 in response to water supply challenges in San Diego County; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2014, SDCWA called for drought response level 2 mandatory water conservation measures across the region in response to worsening drought conditions and the need to save storage reserves for 2015; and
WHEREAS, given the SDCWA’s declaration of mandatory conservation measures, the RMWD Board has concluded that mandatory water conservation is required to ensure sufficient water supply for future demands; and
WHEREAS, Section 7.40.040(H) of the RMWD Legislative Code, requires the District’s Board of Directors to declare a Drought Response Level 2: Drought Alert Condition in a resolution of the Board; and
WHEREAS, the declaration of a Level 2 “Drought Alert” condition and the related mandatory reduction in usage enables RMWD to reduce local water use, provide water supplies, and plan and implement water management measures in a fair and orderly manner for the benefit of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Ramona Municipal Water District does hereby declare a Drought Response Level 2: Drought Alert Condition pursuant to Section 7.40.040(H) of the RMWD Legislative Code and Section 375 et seq. of the Water Code, to be effective August 12, 2014. The Board hereby directs the General Manager or his/her designee to publish notice of this resolution in a newspaper of general circulation within RMWD boundaries within ten (10) calendar days of adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Ramona Municipal Water District at its regular meeting of August 12, 2014.
Res14-1490. R2934. 8/21/14.
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