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Ordinance 25-52, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Amending Title VI - Public Utilities, Chapter 65, "Water System User Rules" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie by Amending Section 65.07 "Water Conservation for Landscape Irrigation".
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Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 25-52, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Amending Title VI - Public Utilities, Chapter 65, "Water System User Rules" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie by Amending Section 65.07 "Water Conservation for Landscape Irrigation".
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Submitted By: Kevin R. Matyjaszek, Utility Systems Director.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): This is a City-initiated Text Amendment to Chapter 65 of the Code of Ordinances. The purpose of the amendment is to align the City's Code with Florida Administrative Code ("FAC") & South Florida Water Management District's (SFWMD) landscape watering restrictions.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the Ordinance.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt the Ordinance.
2. Move that the Council not approve the Ordinance and provide staff with direction.
Background: The South Florida Water Management District's year-round landscape watering restrictions (FAC Chapter 40E-24) are designed to ensure the efficient use of water landscape irrigation. The restrictions allow enough water to maintain healthy landscapes year-round. These mandatory restrictions specify the time and the days of the week when watering is permitted for residential and non-residential locations. These days depend on whether the address ends in an odd or even number. Over time, FAC & SFWMD's watering restrictions change, and it is staff's recommendation that the City Code should not be amended every time a change occurs. The proposed amendment would allow consistency with City Code when future schedule changes occur.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: The Utility Service Area geographical boundaries differ from the City of Port St. Lucie's boundaries. The SWFMD watering restriction schedule is based on City boundaries (i.e. Port St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce & Unincorporated County). Due to these geographical differences and to eliminate the need for future text amendments, the Utility Systems Department is proposing that specific days and times be removed from the ordinance.
Location of Project: N/A.
Business Impact Statement: Yes
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 25-52
2. Memo to City Council - Legal Advertisement Scrivener's Error
NOTE: All of the listed items in the "Attachment" section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 25213-03
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Carly Fabien, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.
V45 4/21/2025