1999-02-01Special Called Workshop of City Council

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e e companion policy and contract similar to the Water Service Agreement. Also, the location of this Industrial Park would provide an opportunity for the City to negotiate land uses similar to our Business and Light Industrial zones and provide a buffer from heavy industrial uses. In addition, the City might also negotiate for amenities that are found in our zoning ordinance (i.e. landscaping and berming, building setbacks, pedestrian sidewalks, decorative fencing/screening, etc.). These development amenities could also be negotiated with future industrial developments along the south side of Fairmont Parkway as a condition of utility service. It is of particular interest right now, that the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee has created preliminary goals dealing with aesthetics and beautification along Fairmont Parkway and SH225. Another development related benefit is that regional drainage systems could also be coordinated. The proposed Industrial Development north of SH225 has only expressed interest in water service. The water would be used for sanitary purposes and for fire protection. As stated in the previous paragraph, this might be an opportunity to negotiate for certain land uses and amenities for this site, and also for future development along the north side of SH225. In addi.tion, regional drainage systems could be coordinated. WATER AVAILABILITY When this policy was last revised in 1995, the City was faced with limited excess water availability. Soon, after agreements with the City of Houston and Gulf Coast Water Authority, the City will be gaining 3 million gallons per day in available water. Current requests, coupled with industry survey results from 1995, would add an additional 250,000 gpd to our current daily water usage. The attached graph shows 1) current daily water use with a 2% annual increase projected, 2) current contracted water availability with the additional 3 million gallons per day available December 2001, and 3) a very conservative estimation of future industrial customers. Based on our assumptions and other available data, the City will have sufficient water available for the next 2S to 30 years even with the addition of some industrial customers. POLICY MODIFICATIONS To be able to accommodate these recent requests for utility service, the current policy would need the following modifications as a minimum: . Allow the use of water for limited processes (examples: tank truck cleaning, fire protection) . Establish a maximum daily amount of water use (example: 30,000 gpd) . Consider an administrative fee that more accurately reflects the quantity of water used or effort involved in managing these projects.