HomeMy WebLinkAbout030200 RES - 06/17/2014RESOLUTION 030200
Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas regarding the City's Water
Management Plan 2015 -2050
Whereas, for many years, the City of Corpus Christi has been the water supplier for the coastal bay
region extending from the City of Rockport south to the City of Kingsville;
Whereas, the region has grown over the years into a very distinct and diverse customer class to include
industrial, commercial, residential, wholesale and water supply districts with separate governing boards,
general managers, and a variety of contract terms;
Whereas, based on the Corpus Christi water supply model, the safe yield of the system is approximately
205,000 ac -ft, increasing to approximately 240,000 ac -ft with the addition of the Garwood water;
Whereas, the current annual average demand is approximately 125,000 ac -ft, and the difference
between safe yield and demand is the theoretical surplus of approximately 75,000 ac -ft in the reservoir
or six months of water;
Whereas, the City Council received a presentation on May 20, 2014 on the Coastal Bend Water
Management Plan 2015 -2050;
Whereas, the City will explore and plan for opportunities which allow for the construction of an industrial
desalination facility in early 2016;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for Corpus Christi Texas, to
establish the following directives regarding the City of Corpus Christi Water Management Plan
2015 -2050:
Section 1. That the City of Corpus Christi Water Management Plan 2015 -2050 will integrate water
management strategies of surface, reuse, conservation, aquifer storage, and desalination to sustain
the economic prosperity of the Coastal Bend Region.
Section 2. That the Water Management Plan 2015 -2050 will include the following strategic elements:
A. Implementing conservation program focusing on best management practices for reduction of
demand;
B. Targeting the development of drought- resistant water reuse supplies;
C. Developing local and regional industry desalination water supplies;
D. Working towards improved environmental flows regime; and
E. Adding new water every 5 to 10 years in a minimum of 20,000 acre -foot increments (with the
exception of desalination supply).
Section 3. That the Water Management Plan 2015 -2050 will include the following future elements:
A. Implementation of water conservation strategic initiatives program to extend supply and reduce
demand;
B. Amending the Unified Development Code for residential landscaping using drought tolerant criteria;
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C. Implementing distribution system line loss and leak detection program;
D. Evaluation of a wastewater treatment consolidation plan to produce 15,900 acre -foot supply for
industrial reuse with 5 years;
E. Completion of the Water Supply Strategic Plan;
F. Plan for the commencement of an industrial desalination facility construction in early 2016
G. Completion of Phase II and III of the Variable Salinity Desalination Pilot Project; and,
H. Conducting financial analysis and planning to lessen utility rate spikes.
Section 4. That the Water Supply Strategic Plan will be developed and presented to City Council for
review and adoption. Upon adoption of the plan, staff will implement the Water Supply Strategic Plan
in a deliberate and phased manner to insure a reliable, diverse and sustainable water supply for the
Coastal Bend region.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this I 1 day of
A 1 "I EST:
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Nelda Martinez
Mayor
Corpus Christi, Texas
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez
Kelley Allen
Rudy Garza ' I
Priscilla Leal k.
David Loeb
Chad Magill
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Colleen McIntyr
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott UAW-
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