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ATTACHMENT 8B
OCTOBER 25, 2004
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Proposed Revision of St. Johns River Water Management District
Rule 40C-2
SUBMITTED BY: Donna Kaluzniak, Utility Director
DATE: October 14, 2004
BACKGROUND: The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is proposing
a change to Rule 40C-2, which includes water conservation requirements.
Basically, this rule change will do the following:
• Limit all landscape irrigation (commercial and residential) to 2 days per week, and not
between 10AM and 4 PNI on those days.
~• • The 2-day per week and hour restrictions on irrigation will apply to persons with private
wells (shallow or otherwise) in addition to those using City water
• Also included in the 2-day rule would be persons or businesses using reclaimed water, which
~"'!' is not applicable to us presently, but may be in the future
• The rule states that local government MAY enforce these rules by adopting an ordinance, and
if so, the required days for irrigation will be: Odd addresses irrigate on Wednesday and
'"~ Saturday, even addresses on Thursday and Sunday. The reason for the designated days is to
make enforcement easier.
Staff has discussed the proposed rule with Al Canepa of the SJRWMD to inquire about the
purpose of the rule. Mr. Canepa stated the purpose is to promote efficient use of water
~ resources, and that research has shown two days per week is sufficient for landscape irrigation.
Mr. Canepa noted the initial focus of the SJRWMD will be education, to explain the purpose of
the new rule and encourage compliance, however, it will be an enforceable rule.
There will be a public workshop on the rule at Jacksonville City Hall,. in the Council Chambers at
5:00 PM on October 28.
BUDGET: No budgetary impact at this time. Staffreport is for information only.
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ATTACHMENT 8B
OCTOBER 25, 2004
RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission has several options regarding their response to
the proposed rule, including:
•No Action
•If the City Commission disagrees with the proposed rule, they could pass a resolution in
opposition, stating reasons
•If the City Commission supports the proposed rule, they could pass a resolution in support of the
rule
•If the City Commission supports the rule, they could pass an ordinance as noted above which
would allow the City to enforce the rule
ATTACHMENTS: A copy of the rule is available from the City Clerk, or it can be found online
under www.sjrwmd.com. Click on Water Restrictions/Conservation and then on Proposed Rule.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
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