HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001.04.02 RESO 2001-0010RESOLUTION 2001- 10
CITY OF HUGO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, WASHINGTON
COUNTY, MINNESOTA, ADOPTING RESTRICTIONS ON LAWN SPRINKLING
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hugo has determined that a shortage of water
supply could threaten the City such as by reducing the amount of available water for critical City
services such as firefighting; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to adopt regulations pertaining to the
conservation of water by Resolution; and,
WHEREAS, unrestricted watering of lawns by sprinkling or other means could create a
shortage of water threatening the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Hugo,
Washington County, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City Council hereby adopts restrictions on watering or sprinkling of lawns,
trees or other vegetation on property using the municipal water supply as set forth herein.
2. Effective as of May 15, 2001, properties and owners within the City using water
from the City of Hugo's municipal water system, may only water lawns, trees or other vegetation
on an odd -even basis.
3. Specifically, property addresses which end in an odd number may only water
lawns, trees or other vegetation on odd calendar days. Properties having addresses which end in
an even number may water only on even calendar days.
4. It shall be unlawful for a property owner who receives water from the municipal
water system to permit watering of lawns, trees or other vegetation on the property on even
calendar days if the property address ends with an odd number and it shall be unlawful to permit
such activity if the property address ends in an even number on an odd calendar day.
5. The City shall address alleged offenses of this Resolution pursuant to its system
for handling administrative citations and civil penalties for non -licensees and non -permittees.
WHEREUPON, a vote being taken upon the motion, the following members voted in favor:
Mike Granger, Chuck Haas, Becky Petryk, Frank Puleo, and Fran Miron
the following voted against: NONE
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WHEREU ON, said motion was declared duly passed and adopted by the City Council this
,� day of 2001.
Fran , Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary��ger, City Clerlf