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THE CITY OF /1 <br /> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT L <br /> pL EASANTONa <br /> • <br /> November 17, 2015 <br /> Operations Services <br /> TITLE: UPDATE ON THE STAGE 3 DROUGHT EMERGENCY <br /> SUMMARY <br /> A Stage 3 water shortage was declared by the City Council in May 2014, and the City <br /> implemented a mandatory 25% reduction in water usage. In April 2015, the State of <br /> California also adopted a mandatory 25% statewide reduction requirement. To date, the <br /> City has successfully achieved the required reductions. This report provides an update <br /> on water conservation efforts and the overall drought situation. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Suspend excess use penalties section 9.30.100 of the current City drought emergency <br /> declaration mandating a 25% water reduction. The excess use penalties would resume <br /> and be applicable to any water used after March 1, 2016. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> No financial implications information only. <br />