HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 06-57 Authorizing a Formal Request to the Upper Trinity Regional Water DistrictTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 06-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO INITIATE A FORMAL REQUEST
TO THE UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS
REGARDING A SECOND WATER SUPPLY FOR THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE.
WHEREAS, Benjamin Franklin once said, "When the well is dry, we know the worth of
water"; and
WHEREAS, clean water is the lifeblood of our nation, our state and our community; and
WHEREAS, water is what will support the future quality of life and economic growth of the
Town of Westlake; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake currently purchases 100 percent of the Town's drinking
water supply from the City of Fort Worth, and is grateful to be a Fort Worth wholesale water
customer; and
WHEREAS, due to drought, waste, and the deteriorating supply of available ground water
being experienced all over the State of Texas, the reliance on potable water is growing at an alarming
rate; and
WHEREAS, current water supplies in the State of Texas are projected to decrease about 18
percent, from about 17.9 million acre-feet in 2010 to about 14.6 acre-feet in 2060; and
WHEREAS, the demand for water in Texas is expected to increase by 27 percent, from
almost 17 million acre-feet of water in 2010 to 21.6 million acre-feet in 2060; and
WHEREAS, in May of 2006, the Board of Aldermen extended an invitation to the Town of
Trophy Club to participate in an historic study to determine the feasibility of bringing a second water
supply to these communities from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District; and
WHEREAS, the completed study has produced sufficient evidence to support moving
forward to formally request consideration by the Upper Trinity Regional Water District Board of
Directors to allow the Town of Westlake to purchase, transport and store Upper Trinity water thus
resulting in a second supply of safe and adequate drinking water for the Town of Westlake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the Town Manager is immediately authorized and directed to initiate
formal contact with the Upper Trinity Regional Water District to begin discussions toward this lofty
goal.
SECTION 2. That the Town Manger is further directed to continue the Town's partnership
with the Town of Trophy Club to pursue the mutual best interests of both communities by working
closely together in this process.
SECTION 3. That the Town Manager determines any necessary budget adjustments to
support this process and report back to the Board of Aldermen for consideration and action at the
earliest possible date.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 11" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006.
ATTEST:
,6!�"in r R. Awtry, Acting Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L. anton L ttorney
Scott Bradley, Mayor
Trent O. Petty, Town an r