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March 23, 2004
Item No. 56
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-00041
Second Reading
April 6, 2004
Item No. 16
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF LUBBOCK \-VATER
CONSERVATION PLAN; TO PROMOTE WISE AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF
WATER; PROVIDING FOR TARGET GOALS; SUPPORTING PLUMBING
RETROFIT PROGRAMS, REBATE PROGRAMS, REHABILITATION
PROGRAMS, AND RECLAIMED \<VATER REUSE PROGRAMS; PROVIDING
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES; PROVIDING FOR SUPPORT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF
DISCONTINUANCE OF WATER SERVICE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF THE WATER CONSERVATION PLAN; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION AND ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO
THE FOREGOING.
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock, Texas (the "City"), recognizes that the amount
of water available to the City and its water utility customers is limited:
WHEREAS, the City recogni zes that due to natural limitations due to drought
conditions, systems failures and other acts of God which may occur, the City cannot
guarantee an uninterrupted water supply for all purposes at all times;
WHEREAS, applicable law and the regulations of the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality require that the City adopt a Water Conservation Plan;
WHEREAS, the City has determined there is an urgent need in the best public
interest of the City to adopt a Water Conservation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted by Ordinance Number 2002-00063, dated on
second reading June 13, 2002, a Drought Contingency Plan and Water Conservation
Plan, and is now desiring to repeal said Ordinance and adopt, by this Ordinance, its
revised Water Conservation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of the Lubbock desires to evidence its
approval of the Water Conservation Plan and adopt such Plan as official policy of the
City; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1: Approval of the Plan:
The City Council hereby approves and adopts the City's Water Conservation
Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and to be included in full as a part of this Ordinance
as if recited verbatim herein. The City commits to implement the program according to
the procedures set forth in the adopted Plan.
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SECTION 2. THAT Ordinance No. 2002-00063, adopted on second reading
dated June 13,2002, is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. Water utility customers of the City of Lubbock and other users of
city water that do not comply with the Water Conservation Plan, adopted as part of this
Ordinance as Exhibit "A", shall be subject to the enforcement described in Section IX
thereof, including a penalty of discontinuance by the City of water services to such water
utility customers or other users.
SECTION 4. The City Council finds and declares that a sufficient written notice
of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the Council was posted at a
designated place convenient to the public at the City Hall for the time required by law
preceding this meeting, that such place of posting was readily accessible at all times to
the general public, and that all of the foregoing was done as required by law at all times
during which this Ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and
[ the contents of posting thereof.
SECTION 5. THAT should any paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of
this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of
this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 6. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause
publication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method of
publication provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED
Passed by the City Council on the first reading on this nntday of_---=Ma=r=-=c=h:.___, 2004.
Passed by the City Council on the second reading on this 6th day of April , 2004.
L,MAYOR
ATTEST:
II ~ . -dAl---e .d £ ' ~ Re~ca Garza, City Secretary -c===
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Ches Carthel, Water Planning Engineer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Section 1:
EXHIBIT "A"
Water Conservation Plan
for tbe
City Of Lubbock
Declaration of Policy, Purpose and Intent
Ordinance No. 2004-00041
The purpose of the Water Conservation Plan (the Plan) is to promote the wise and responsible use of
water by ( 1) implementing structural programs that result in quantifiable water conservation results, (2)
developing, maintaining, and enforcing water conservation policies and ordinances, and (3) supporting
public education programs that educate customers about water and wastewater facilities operations, water
quantity and quality, water conservation and non-point source protection.
Section ll: Utility Profile
Population. The City of Lubbock (Lubbock) is the eleventh largest city in the State of Texas and the
largest city in West Texas. Lubbock's population in 2000 was 199,564. It is projected to be 215,447 by
2010.
Customer Data and Water Use Data. Lubbock's water customers are predominately characterized as
residential (85%), small commercial (10%) and municipal (4%). Other customer user classes include
industrial, schools, wholesale, and irrigation.
Water Supply System Data. Lubbock's primary source of water is the Canadian River Municipal Water
Authority (CRMWA) which delivers raw water from its Lake Meredith reservoir, located on the Canadian
River about 50 miles north of Amarillo, and the Williams Groundwater Well Field in Roberts County.
Typically, CRMWA provides approximately 80 percent of Lubbock's water supply needs, with the
balance being supplied by well water from the city-owned Sandhills Well Field located primarily in
Bailey County.
Surface water is treated at the Lubbock Water Treatment Plant (the Plant). The Plant's capacity is 61.4
million gallons daily with a hydraulic peak capacity of 75 million gallons. Water treatment components
include disinfection, coagulation, taste and odor control, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and, as
necessary, post-disinfection. Lubbock's ground water supply requires minimal treatment (chlorine)
before introduction into the distribution system.
The Plant has a 1,200 acre-feet open storage reservoir, which permits storage of raw water during non-
peak periods, and 8.5 million gallons clear well storage for treated water. In addition, thirteen ground
storage reservoirs and five elevated steel storage tanks provide storage capacity of 66,700,000 gallons.
The water distribution system extends throughout Lubbock and is designed for expansion. Present
pumping capacity is 106 million gallons a day.
Long Term Water Supply Source. The Lake Alan Henry reservoir is located about 65 miles southeast of
Lubbock and was planned and constructed to meet long-term water supply needs. It is estimated that the
Lake Alan Henry reservoir will provide Lubbock with a water supply of 20.1 million gallons daily.
Wastewater System Data. Lubbock's wastewater treatment system provides for the collection, treatment,
and disposal of wastewater. Wastewater is delivered to the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant (SEWRP)
trough 900 miles of collection lines and 21 lift stations. The SEWRP treats approximately 7.3 billion
gallons of wastewater each year (20,000,000 gallons per day). Wastewater treatment components include
one bio tower process and two activated sludge processes. The SEWRP has an average daily flow design
capacity of 31.5 million gallons. Treated effluent is reused by agricultural irrigation on Lubbock's land
application sites and as industrial cooling water. It is also disposed of by discharge in the North Fork of
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the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River at FM 400. Sludge is disposed of in Lubbock's municipal
landfill.
Section III: Water Conservation Goals
Lubbock's average daily water usage of approximately 190 gallons per capita per day (gpcd) is slightly
higher than the state average of 150 gpcd. Lubbock is situated in an arid region that requires more water
per capita for landscape irrigation than many parts of the State. Evidence of landscape irrigation demand
is apparent when comparing the winter per capita usage of 139 gal/day to the summer per capita usage of
184 gal/day. Water conservation goals are as follows:
• Reduce annual per capita water use to 170 gallons per person per day ( 10 percent) by the year
2010.
• Reduce annual per capita water use to 150 gallons per person per day (20 percent) by the year
2020.
Section IV: Metering Devices
It is Lubbock's policy to purchase meters that meet at least the minimum standards developed by the
American Water Works Association.
Section V: Universal Metering
It is Lubbock's policy to individually meter all water usage, except for fire protection, including all new
construction within the city limits. Combined with an aggressive leak detection and repair program and a
computerized billing system, Lubbock's universal metering program has resulted in a water delivery
accuracy rate well above the national standard of 90 percent. Lubbock's meter replacement and repair
schedule is as follows:
Meter Type
Master Meter
Two-inch and larger
One-inch and smaller
Replacement/Rehab Period
Meters are tested at least annually and replaced as necessary
Meters are tested at least annually and replaced as necessary
Meters are tested at least every 10 years and replaced as necessary
Section VI: Measures to Determine and Control Unaccounted-for Uses of Water
It is Lubbock's policy to investigate customer complaints of low pressure and possible leaks, to visually
inspect suspected leaks and to track water delivery to customers. Lubbock utilizes a record management
system which tracks water pumped, water delivered, water sales and water losses. This information is
used to evaluate the integrity of the water distribution system.
Section VII: Water Conservation Program
The City of Lubbock water conservation program is comprised of three main strategies in the following
order of priority: (I) structural changes to water use, (2) administrative water conservation efforts, and (3)
public education efforts. It is the intent of the water conservation plan to focus efforts in that order.
Structural Changes. Structural changes are those programs that result in a physical modification of water
use devices or practices; such as, plumbing retrofit or rehab programs. It is the intent that these programs
result in definable and quantifiable water conservation amounts. Structural programs are, but not limited
to, the following:
1. Plumbing retrofit programs. The City of Lubbock will support plumbing retrofit programs to
replace higher water using devices, such as, toilets, faucets, urinals, etc.
2. Rebate programs. Lubbock will support programs to provide financial incentives to replace
higher water using devices with lower water using devices. These programs may include, but not
be limited to, residential dishwashing and clothes washing machine replacement, commercial
clothes washing machine replacement, restaurant prewash valve replacement, replacement of
landscape irrigation systems with drip or subsurface systems, and reduction in the amount of
water consuming landscape.
3. Rehabilitation programs. Lubbock will support the rehabilitation of its own water supply, storage
and distribution system to minimize water loss due to leaks. Lubbock will support and encourage
rehabilitation of private water systems to minimize water loss and water waste. Lubbock will
actively engage its customers in this effort by providing free water audits.
4. Reclaimed water programs. Lubbock will support the expanded and continued use of reclaimed
water for a substitute for potable water use.
Administrative Changes. Administrative changes are programs, policies, and rules that support water
conservation efforts. Lubbock's administrative program may include, but is not limited to, the following:
I. Development and implementation of water conserving water rates. This may include, but not be
limited to, seasonal rates, excessive use charges, or increasing block rates.
2. Implementation of plumbing codes that are more stringent on water conservation that the City
adopted plumbing code.
3. Review and revision of all city codes that could affect the use of water.
4. Active enforcement of rules, codes, and regulations on water conservation.
Education. Lubbock will support programs to educate the public on the wise use of water. Major
components of the education program include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Presentation of water conservation issues in the Kindergarten through I zth grade public and
private education system.
2. Education of the general public on the need for and practices of water conservation through
public service announcements, participation in horne and garden shows, etc.
Section VTII: Water Rate Structure
In 1992, Lubbock implemented a uniform, non-declining rate structure, with each additional 1 ,000
gallons costing no less per unit than the prior unit.
Section IX: Means of Implementation and Enforcement
Enforcement. The Plan will be enforced by ( 1) providing service taps only to customers complying with
adopted ordinances, (2) maintaining a non-declining rate structure, (3) discontinuing service to those
customers who do not pay their water bills until payment is made, and (4) certifying only new
construction that conforms to adopted ordinances.
Section X: Coordination with Regional Planning Group
The service area of Lubbock is located within the Llano Estacada Regional Planning Area and Lubbock has
provided a copy of this Plan to the Llano Estacada Regional Planning Group.
Section XI: Additional Water Contract Requirements
Wholesale Water Supply Contracts. It is Lubbock's policy to include in every wholesale water supply
contract entered into or renewed after official adoption of the Plan, and including any contract extension.
that each successive wholesale customer develop and implement a water conservation plan or water
conservation measures using applicable elements in 30 TAC 288, Subchapter A. If the wholesale
customer intends to resell the water, then the contract between Lubbock and the wholesale customer must
provide that the contract for the resale of the water must have water conservation requirements so that
each successive customer in the resale of the water will be required to implement water conservation
measures in accordance with 30 TAC 288, Subchapter A.
Section XII: Revisions to the Water Conservation Plan
The Director shall review and update, as appropriate, the Plan at least every five (5) years, based on new
or updated information, such as the adoption or revision of the regional water plan.
Section Xlll: Severability
It is hereby to be the intention of Lubbock that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of
this Plan are severable and if, any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgement or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
unconstitutionality shall not effect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or
sections of this Plan, since the same would not have been enacted by Lubbock without the incorporation
into this Plan of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause. sentence, paragraph or section.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK
Before me"'--"'~% 0~\r\.S
day personally appeared ·'fo....vve~~ %\(g_c;;,
a Notary Public in and for Lubbock County, Texas on this
of the Southwestern Newspapers
Corporation, publishers of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal -Morning, and Sunday, who being by me duly sworn
did depose and say that said newspaper has been published continuously for more than fifty-two weeks prior to
the first insertion of this_~=r~·~==---..:..c~=··=-'-'· _,_l2""'-----------------------------
___________ No. _____________ at Lubbock County, Texas and the attached
printed copy of the \....Rcco.J< ~ t.:R. is a true copy of the original and was printed in the Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal on the following dates:_~'---4""-. '<"o....--s>~__,_I..Lk-=_~_,d==.:--'-\ ...... ~=eo==·""'-""f-\-_,_ _____________ _
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Morris Communication Corporation
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
FORM 58-10
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SECTION 3. Wator utility · cuatomora of tho City of Lubbock and othor u10ra of ~llh '1~~0M'I:: ~~:~r~~w~v Plan, adoPtod aa pprl ol thla Ordinance aa E•nl~lt 'A', :~~~~~:~~~~'cf~~0rl~d In Socii on 1 X tho roof, Including a ~onolty of dlacontlnuonco by .~~~~~~~fr ~~111Tiv ·~~~~~~o~~ or other uaen.
ORDINANCI NO, 2DD4-DDD42
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 701M AND THE OFFICIAl. MAP OF THE CITY OF !.UBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO. 3002; A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-3 TO C·t SPECIFIC USE FOR AUTO GLASS SALES AND SERVICE AND ALL UNCONDITIONALLY PERMITTED C·3 USES ON LOT 24 AND THE EAST PART OF !.OT 23, BLOCKS, E8'a'B~~~ ~ftA~FDITION,
PROVIDING A PENALTY, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
SECTION 3. THAT vlolotlon 9.! Q~V PfOVIJion Of ~Ia oralnanct ana IIIII ttmtel a mlldtmoanor punla ablt DY fino not to txcood Two Thousand and N0/100 Dollora ~~~~,;CW.fl• oWhv~dz"odnlga
Ordlnonco of tho Cltv of Lubbock.
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KRISTY OWENS
Notary Public, State of Texas
My Commission Expires
05-17-2008