98-256RESOLUTION 98R- 256
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM DECLARING A POLICY WITH
REGARD TO WATER RECLAMATION AND WATER
USE EFFICIENCY
WHEREAS, the governing bodies of the County of Orange, the
Municipal Water District of Orange County, Orange County Water
District, Orange County Sanitation District, City of Fullerton,
City of Santa Ana, Coastal Municipal Water District, Aliso Water
Management Agency, South East Regional Reclamation Authority
(collectively, the Agencies) have adopted a resolution declaring
a policy with regard to water reclamation and water use
efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anaheim (Anaheim)
wishes to join in that resolution; and
WHEREAS, Anaheim and the Agencies adopting this resolution
participate either directly or indirectly in providing potable
water and waste water service to all residents and businesses
within the County of Orange, California; and
WHEREAS, Orange County population projections show an
increase of 500,000 new residents by the year 2010; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County's economy is ranked as the 32nd
largest in the world and generates an annual gross product valued
in excess of $80 billion; and,
WHEREAS, there exists a continuing and growing need for
reliable water supplies in Orange County; and,
WHEREAS, conservation is a cost-effective method of
enhancing available supplies; and,
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding regarding Best
Management Practices for urban water conservation is a proven and
acceptable framework in which to aggressively implement water use
efficiency programs; and,
WHEREAS, Anaheim and all the Agencies have and do
individually support and implement water use efficiency and/or
water reclamation program; and,
WHEREAS, Anaheim and the Agencies have the respective power
and authority to implement such water use efficiency projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Anaheim as follows: