§ 17.14.030. Declaration of drought stages.  


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  • The 12-month average of the conservation pool level in Cheney Reservoir is the basis for establishing drought stages, according to the levels provided in Section 17.14.020. The public works & utilities director shall monitor the lake level in Cheney Reservoir. When the 12-month moving average of Cheney's conservation pool level indicates the existence of a drought response stage in accordance with Section 17.14.020, the city manager will issue a public declaration of such drought response stage. Should the lake level at Cheney Reservoir subsequently exceed the maximum threshold of Stage 1 as provided in Section 17.14.020, the city manager shall issue a public declaration that previously declared drought response measures are terminated.

(Ord. No. 49-585, § 1, 10-22-2013)