HomeMy WebLinkAbout3540 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 3540
A RESOLUTION accepting the Water Resources Management Plan
prepared by MSA Associates.
WHEREAS,the city presently provides domestic water to more than 65,000 citizens and
the city's population is expected to continue to grow; and
WHEREAS,the city relies on the Columbia River for its domestic raw water supply; and
WHEREAS, withdrawals from the Columbia River are strictly regulated by the state in
its effort to balance the needs of various user interests and it is, therefore, expected that
additional withdrawals from the Columbia River will become increasingly difficult; and
WHEREAS, the city acquired and has greatly expanded an irrigation system serving
much of the Pasco plateau, thus partially mitigating the consumption of domestic raw water
supply associated with urban growth on the plateau; and
WHEREAS, the city recognizes the increasing need to preserve and conserve its
domestic water supply as well as optimize the use and benefit of the irrigation system it owns
and operates; and
WHEREAS, the city's consultant, MSA Associates, has studied the city's domestic and
irrigation system supplies and has developed a management plan designed to optimize long-term
use of the city's limited water supplies; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby accepts the Water Resources Management Plan
prepared by MSA Associates, attached hereto as Exhibit A, to be used as a guide by staff and
Council in making various decisions about the city's water resources.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to develop a water resources action
plan for approval by the City Council not later than May 31, 2014.
PA ED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at its regular meeting this Zr day of
u 2014.
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Matt Watkins, Mayor
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APPR AS TO FORM:
De ra Clark, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney