HomeMy Public PortalAbout2008_03_11_R044 Initiating Adoption of a Drought Assessment and Water Supply Plan
The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED March 11. 2008
RESOLUIION NO. 2008-44
ADOPTED March 12.2008
A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF A DROUGHT
ASSESSMENT AND WATER SUPPLY RESPONSE PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF
LEESBURG INCLUDING FEES FOR VIOLA nON OF THE ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Council has a continuing interest in the management and protection of the
region's drinking water supply resource of the Potomac River; and
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department has developed and recommends a Town of Leesburg
Drought Assessment and Response Plan, consistent with the Metropolitan Washington Water Supply and
Drought Awareness Response Plan adopted by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government's
(COG) Board, to manage the Town's response and actions during periods of drought and water supply
emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of V irginia and the V irginia Department of Health has recommended
all water utilities develop a drought contingency and water conservation plan.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia:
The Town Manager is hereby directed to advertise a public hearing for adoption of the Town of
Leesburg Drought Awareness and Water Supply Response Plan, in a manner approved by the Town
Attorney and in compliance with the statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PASSED this 12th day of March 2008.
~~Ma~
Town of Leesburg