To repeal Resolution No. 2019-4-4(R) and replace it with a new Water Management Plan for the City of Plano, Texas, to promote responsible use of water and to provide for best management practices resulting in on-going, long term water savings; authorizing its execution by the City Manager; and providing an effective date. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-4-8(R)

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires the City’s Water Management Plan to be updated every five years. The last update was in April 2019.

Minor changes were made to the plan that include updates to the municipal per capita water use goals and updates to education and outreach initiatives, including online applications for rebate, free water conservation items, and education classes and programs.

The draft plan was posted online for public comment from March 12 through April 1. One comment was received via online submittal requesting water flushed for water quality to be captured and reused. The draft plan was presented to Council on March 25 and a public hearing was conducted. No additional comments were received.

The Water Management Plan will be adopted as a resolution since it is a plan for long-term water conservation.

This item has no financial impact.             

Approval of this agenda item supports the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.