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What this is
Ordinance No. 4495 would amend Chapter 23 of the city code to adopt the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Resource and Emergency Management Plan, with a delayed effective date for the emergency management plan.
Why it matters
These updated plans govern how Richardson manages water use and responds to water emergencies, directly affecting residents during droughts or water supply disruptions.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Curtis Dorian. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
6 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — April 22, 2024 meeting
- April 22, 2024 Vote taken — April 22, 2024 meeting · Approved 6-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 22, 2024
Adopt Ordinance No. 4495
Official agenda language
ORDINANCE NO. 4495, AMENDING CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE V-I “WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN”, SECTIONS 23-268 AND SECTION 23-269; BY ADOPTING THE 2024 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN AND THE 2024 WATER RESOURCE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE 2024 WATER RESOURCE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Documents
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