The commission unanimously recommended that Town Council declare a Stage 1 advisory drought, targeting about 10% voluntary water savings without mandatory indoor restrictions.
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Residents would be asked to conserve water, continue existing watering schedules, and reduce outdoor use if Town Council approves the advisory drought declaration. The commission also recommended protections preventing homeowners associations from penalizing drought-related brown or dormant grass during official drought declarations. Other recommendations covered water leasing, stormwater planning, pump station upgrades, and wastewater property acquisition.
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Recommended Town Council approval of a spot water lease allowing 200 to 1,000 acre-feet of surplus Chatfield Reservoir water to be leased at $420 per acre-foot, generating between $84,000 and $420,000.
Recommended a Stage 1 advisory drought declaration with a voluntary conservation target of approximately 10% and no mandatory indoor restrictions.
Recommended an ordinance preventing homeowners associations from issuing drought-related violations, fines, or enforcement actions over turf condition or irrigation during official drought declarations.
Recommended approval of a $641,932.50 approximate authorization for design services for the Hillside Pump Station Upgrade project.
Recommended approval of a $486,871 approximate authorization for the 2026 Stormwater Master Plan Update.
Recommended authorizing eminent domain, if negotiations fail, to acquire property interests needed for the Highway 85 Wastewater Collection and Treatment System Project.
Approved the March 25, 2026, meeting minutes unanimously, with 7 votes in favor.
Received an update that the water system would transition back to monochloramines beginning the week of May 11, 2026, followed by spot checks and flushing the week of May 18, 2026.
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