HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2004-R0180 - Endorsements Of City Policy Positions - 04/06/2004Resolution No. 2004-RO180
April 6, 2004
Item No. 39
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS the City of Lubbock has begun implementing plans to provide
adequate potable water supplies for our growing community for the next 100 years,
and on April 21st, the Senate Select Committee on Water Policy will be in Lubbock to
hear testimony regarding water issues relevant to the High Plains region. The Select
Committee is charged with studying all issues related to ground and surface water law,
policy, and management and is conducting nine hearings across Texas. Specific issues
include the role of federal, state, regional and local governments, and their
coordination in setting consistent, nondiscriminatory water policies, conjunctive use of
both ground and surface water resources, rule of capture, historic use standards, water
infrastructure and financing, interbasin transfers, junior water rights, conservation,
water quality standards, drought preparedness, and water marketing. The Select
Committee will submit its findings to the Texas Legislature prior to the start of the 79th
Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS the City Council has designated a representative to make comments
to the Senate Committee regarding City of Lubbock water issues. NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council, for purposes of policy direction, endorses the following
principles:
• The City of Lubbock favors the rule of capture with
regard to establishing water rights.
• The City of Lubbock favors effective management of
water resources as well as conservation efforts
including reuse, public education, and water savings.
• The City of Lubbock favors the ability to make
interbasin transfers without losing one's priority rights.
• The City of Lubbock favors water reuse options.
• The City of Lubbock favors regulation of groundwater
by groundwater conservation districts, but with the
recognition of the growing need of municipalities for
groundwater outside the adjacent areas of the cities.
• The City of Lubbock favors maximum flexibility for
aquifer storage and recovery programs.
• The City of Lubbock favors water marketing to
alleviate water shortages on market-based principles.
The City of Lubbock favors drought contingency
planning for purposes of lessening the strain of Texas
water resources.
Passed by the City Council this 6th day of
ATTEST:
Reb cca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Anita Burgess
Acting Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FO
Richard K. Casner
First Assistant City Attorney
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