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and enforce water conservation restrictions during periods of critical <br />water shortages. As stated in Minnesota Statutes 103G.291, <br />Subdivision 1, regarding public water supply appropriation during <br />deficiency, if the governor determines and declares by executive order <br />that there is a critical water deficiency, public water supply authorities <br />appropriating water must adopt and enforce water conservation <br />restrictions within their jurisdiction that are consistent with rules <br />adopted by the commissioner. The restrictions must limit lawn <br />sprinkling, vehicle washing, golf course and park irrigation, and other <br />nonessential uses, and have appropriate penalties for failure to comply <br />with the restrictions. <br />The City of Hugo has authorized the Public Works Director to have <br />standing authority to implement water restrictions, which increases <br />response times for dealing with water emergencies. The Mayor or <br />City Administrator, in conjunction with the Public Works Director, <br />is responsible for providing overall direction and control of City <br />Government resources involved in the response to a disaster. <br />Typically, the Public Works Director will implement seasonal watering <br />restrictions. <br />2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE WATER SUPPLY 234 <br />0-awC <br />AND DISTRIBUITION PLAN <br />