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6. Public Health and Safety. These regulations shall not be construed to limit water use which is immediately necessary to protect public health and/or safety. 9.30.090 Emergency shutoff—Nonessential use. A. It is the purpose of the city to protect the public health, safety and welfare, as well as property of customers within the city. Any time there is evidence that the fire storage water volume is threatened in any reservoir or that low water pressure may occur in any pressure zone, the city may, without notice, temporarily shut off by locking out any water service connection. The city shall restore such service as soon as an adequate water supply is assured. Efforts will be made to contact customers from the billing information on record if it appears that service will be interrupted for more than 24 hours. B. Emergency public announcements may be made by electronic media, local radio and television whenever a shut off is found to be necessary. 9.30.100 Excess use penalties. A. Water usage in excess of the amount provided in Section 9.30.070 is subject to the following penalties: Exceed Exceed 2 Exceed 3 Exceed 4 or 1 time times times more times Stage 1 ° No penalty No penalty No penalty No penalty Up to 20% Voluntary $7.50 $2.50 $5 additional $10 additional Stage 2 additional additional for for all units + for all units + Up to 20% Mandatory all units $25 for units $100 50 $4 additional $8 additional $12 $16 additional Stage 3 additional for all units + for all units + for all units + Up to 35% Mandatory $50 $100 for all units $500 + $250 $12 $18 Stage 4 $6 additional additional for additional $24 additional 35% or more Mandatory for all units + for all units + all units + for all units $100 $250 + $500 $750 1. These Excess Usepenalties may be added to awater bill in the form of a using the identifier: •-:,:::::- -:, ::; "drought surcharge;, or billed separately, at the discretion of the director. 2. Additional penalties for multiple times exceeding water use amount are for the number of times within the prior 12 months. B. The City Manager is authorized to suspend excess use penalties for all customers when weather conditions, seasonal temperatures, or other factors make water use reduction impracticable. Such suspension of excess use penalties may be administratively enacted upon the following: 1. The City Manager's consultation with the Director of Operation Services. 2. The City Manager notifying the City Council, and providing the City Council with the option to discuss the suspension at a future City Council meeting. 3. Notice provided to customers via water bills, as well as notices on the City's website, stating the time period of such suspension (e.g. the starting and ending dates). 5