HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2020-3788 Adopt proposed updates to the City of La Porte Water Conservation PlanORDINANCE 2020-3788
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE WATER
CONSERVATION PLAN; CONTAINING A SEVERABLITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, The City of La Porte is required by Texas Administrative Code, Title 30, Partl,
Chapter 288, to develop and maintain a Water Conservation Plan; and
WHEREAS, The City of La Porte has maintained a Water Conservation Plan since 1987; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Water Development Board requires five-year updates to said plan;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of La Porte hereby approves and authorizes amendments to the City of La
Porte Water Conservation Plan, and a copy of which amended plan is on file in the office of
the City Secretary.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances of the City of LaPorte, Texas, in conflict with any
provision contained herein is hereby repealed to the extent of any conflict.
Section 3. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause,
of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
remaining portions of this Ordinance; and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City
Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of
the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared
invalid.
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a
place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding
this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code;
and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
PASSED and APPROVED this, the 13th day of April, 2020.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney
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The purpose of a Water Conservation Plan is to reduce the quantity required for each water
using activity, insofar as is practical, through the implementation of efficient water use practices.
The plan defines objectives and specific targets to reduce the loss and waste of water
resources and improve efficiency in the use of water. Many communities throughout the United
States have, used conservation measures to successfully cope with various water and
wastewater problems. Reduction in water use as much as 25% or more have been achieved,
but the normal range is from 5 to 15%. As a result of reduced water use, wastewater flows
have also been reduced by 5 to 10%.
ftine (9) principal water conservation methods to be considered in preparing a
water conservation plan are as follows:
2. Plumbing codes for new construction
3. Retrofit programs
4. Conservation oriented water rate structures
5. Universal metering and meter repair and replacement
6. Water conserving landscaping
7. Leak detection and repair
8. Recycling and reuse
9. Means of implementation and enforcement
The City of La Porte holds regular City Council meetings on the second and fourth Monday of
each month. The meetings are open to the public, and citizens are free to speak on any
subject during the portion of the meeting designated for this purpose.
1. La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
2. Homeowner's Associations
3. Various civic and religious organizations
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1 . System Audit:
Average, seasonal, peak use patterns. Figure 1 illustrates average, seasonal and
peak use patterns. Historical use data indicates that the City of La Porte follows
most cities in having higher average water use in the summer months from
lawn watering. The peak to average use ratio (average daily summer use
divided by average annual daily use) is 1,09. This ratio is relatively low because
of the very humid climate and high average rainfall the area receives.
Unaccounted water voiumes and likely causes. Figure 1 also illustrates the
relationship between water production and sales. The difference between
production and sales can typically be attributed to all or some of the following:
Flushing of water mains
Fire fighting
Inaccurate metering
System leaks
Unauthorized water use
Unmetered water use
C. Adequacy of treatment, storage, and distribution system..
The surface water is purchased by the City from the La Porte Area Water
Authority. The remaining 10% of their water needs are supplied from
groundwater wells. The water is tested on a regular basis in accordance with all
state and federal regulations. The City of La Porte currently has adequate
storage facilities required to meet TCEQ requirements and currently is classified
as a "Superior Public Water System". The City of La Porte does not operate a
surface water reservoir therefore an operations plan is not a component of this
water conservation plan.
d. Limit of existing supply/potential new sources,
It is apparent from the systems audit that the City of La Porte is very capable of
providing water to its customers from groundwater sources. In addition, the
distribution and transmission systems are adequate to supply its needs for
several years.
With the conversion to surface water, the adequacy of groundwater supplies to
meet peak load demands in any drought contingencies that might occur are
apparent. However, due to the constraints imposed by the Harris-Galiveston
Subsidence District on groundwater withdrawal, these sources will only be used
to supply peak demand in possible drought contingencies.
e, Wastewater collection and treatment system.
Currently, the City of La Porte treats the bulk of its own wastewater, The
remainder of the La Porte wastewater flows is pumped to a regional wastewater
facility owned by the CuIf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.
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2. System Problems:
The City of La Porte currently has no serious water supply problems. The storage and
distribution systems are adequate to supply surface water to its customers through the La
Forte Area Water Authority from the City of Houston Southeast Water Purification Plant,
E. ALTERNATIVES:
Water conservation methods are typically divided into two (2) categories, Demand
Management Methods and Supply Management Methods. Demand Management
Methods deal with water use on the downstream side of a customer meter. Demand
management provides for education or incentives to reduce the water use by the
consumer. This method of conservation generally results in a decrease in water
revenues because less water is, purchased from the City.
Supply Management Methods deals with the utility's water system upstream of the
customer's meter. The goal of supply management is to improve efficiency and reduce
waste within the production, treatment, and distribution system. Supply management
usually results in decreased costs to the utility as water losses in the system are reduced,
1. DEMAND MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES
a. Education and Information:
The most readily available and lowest cost method of promoting water
conservation is to inform water users about ways to save water inside homes and
other buildings, in landscaping and lawn uses, and in recreational uses. An
effective education and information program can be easily and inexpensively
administered by the City of La Porte. Materials available from the American
Water Works Association, Texas Water Development Board, and otherlike
associations are made available to its customers. The City of La Porte can utilize
its website and quarterly newsletters to provide links and informative information
concerning water conservation,
b. Plumbing Cc
Water saving plumbing codes for new construction and for replacement of
plumbing in existing structures may be adopted. The standards recommended by
the Texas Water Development Board represent readily available technologies
and do not involve additional costs when compared with, "standard" fixtures.
Water conserving plumbing codes are adopted for this cause. The City of La
Porte utilizes standard codes whenever possible.
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Retrofit Programs:
The City makes information available through its education program for plumbers
and customers to use when purchasing and installing plumbing fixtures, lawn
watering equipment, or water using appliances. Information regarding retrofit
devices such as low -flow shower heads or toilet dams that reduce water use by
replacing or modifying existing fixtures or appliances should also be provided.
d. Water Rate Structures:
A water conservation oriented rate structure usually takes the form of an
increasing block rate, although continuously increasing rate structures, peak or
seasonal load rates, excess use fees, and other rate forms can be used. The
increasing block rate structure is the most commonly used water conservation
rate structure. Separate rate structures are usually used for commercial,
institutional, and industrial customers, The City of La Porte uses a form of
increasing block rate structure.
e, Water Conserving Landscaping:_
In order to reduce the demands placed on a water system Iby landscape watering,
the city or utility should consider methods that either encourage, by education and
information, or require, by code or ordinance, water conserving landscaping by
residential customers and commercial establishments engaged in the sale or
installation of landscape pllants or watering equipment. Because the City of La
Porte is located on the Gulf Coast, it has a very high annual average rainfall. The
need for outdoor watering is not as high as for and climates. Agricultural land in
the area is not irrigated. Although not made a specific section of the
Conservation Plan, water conserving landscaping information will be made
available through the Information/Education Section.
2. SUPPLY MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES
a. Universal Metering:
All public water supply utilities should master meter their water sources. IIn
addition, all users, including the utility itself, should be metered. A regularly
scheduled maintenance program of meter repair and replacement also needs to
be established to ensure that proper metering is taking place. Metering and
meter repair and replacement, can be used in conjunction with other programs
such as leak detection and repair and, thereby, save significant quantities of
water. All sales in the City of ILa Porte are metered. Currently, the City of La
Porte has a regular meter repair and replacement program with production
meters being tested yearly,
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b, Leak Detection and Repair:
A continuous leak detection, location, and repair program can be an important
part of a water conservation plan. Utility employees for the City of La Porte
periodically check for leaks when reading meters and while performing regular
maintenance. Major Ileaks are usually quickly detected by either city employees
or customers and are repaired immediately. Soil in the area is generally clay and,
therefore, leaks show up at the ground surface quite readily. Leak detection
technology is also available in the form of electronic sonic devices,
C. Recycling and Reuse:
A city or utility should evaluate the potential of recycling and reuse because, these
methods may be used to increase water suppfles, in the utility's service area.
Reuse can be especially important where the use of treated effluent from an
industry or a municipal system or agricultural return flows replace an existing use
that currently requires fresh water from a city's or utility's supply. Recycling of in_
plant process or cooling water can reduce the amount of fresh water required by
many industrial operations. Currently, the City of La Porte has a water reuse
program (Reclaimed Water Authorization #R1110206001), Because of its size
and daily flows, the reuse of treated effluent for treatment plant process and
wash -down water has proven quite economicali for the City of La Porte. The
City of La Porte's municipal golf course along with one of the City parks, are
irrigated with plant effluent. This reuse program results in a savings of
approximately 100,000,000 gallons of potable water per year.
To reduce water consumption from levels that would prevail without conservation efforts
To reduce the loss and waste of water
To improve efficiency in the use of water
To implement a system to quantify the effects of the plan
In accordance with 30 TAC Chapter 288.2, the following five and' ten year targets
have been established:
See Attached Table
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Water Conservation Plan Year, 2020
Historic Syr
Average
Baseline
S-yr Goal for
year 2025
10-yr Goal for
year 2030
Total GPCD1
108
122
107
106
Residential GPCD 2
66
78
65
64
Water Loss (GPCDi3
14
16
13
12
Water Loss (Percentagef
13 °Ja
13%
12%
11 %
i Total GPCD m (Total GaHms in System + Permanent Population) + 385
2, Residential GPCD - (Gallons Used for Residential Use + RaAenflal Popuation) + 365
3, W*rl.oss GPCD - (TolslWalor Loss + Ponamord Polowlafion) + 365
4. Water Loss Percentap = jolalftei Loss + Totaf Gallons fn System) x 100; or (Water Loss GPCD + Taal GPCD) x 100
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Based on the evaluation of alternatives available to the City of La Porte for
conserving water, the following elements have been selected as those best suited
to the needs of the City for water conservation:
Continuing Public Education and Information
Water conserving plumbing code for new construction
Retrofit programs
Water rate structures
Supply Management
Universal metering
Meter repair and replacement
Leak detection and repair
Recycling/reuse
CONTINUING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INFORMATION
A program of public education and information to promote water conservation by
the public has been instituted. The program includes the following:
-.*- Conservation messages printed on customers monthly water bills.
The City provides water conservation messages in quarterly newsletters
to citizens. There are links on the City website to information provided by
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Water
Development Board.
New customers are provided water conservation (literature at the time
they initially sign up for service.
The pu!b,lic education program utilizes information such as those exhibited in
Appendix A . The City places special emphasis on the need to insulate pipes to
prevent freezing in cold weather, repairing household leaks, retrofitting of
plumbing fixtures and devices, and landscaping conservation methods. The
energy savings associated with a water conservation program are also be
emphasized. Publications and materials for the program are obtained from:
Texas Water Development Board, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, American Water Works Association; Texas Water Utilities Association,
American Public Works Association, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
2. WATER CONSERVING PLUMBING CODE
The City of La Porte has adopted the Uniform Plumbing Code (2012 version).
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The City of La Porte makes information available through fits education program
for plumbers and customers to use when purchasing and installing plumbing
fixtures, lawn watering equipment, or water using appliances. Information
regarding retrofitting devices such as low -flow shower heads or toilet dams that
reduce water use by replacing or modifying existing fixtures or appliances will also
be provided.
4, UNIVERSALMETERING
The City of La Porte currently meters all water sales from its system, with the
exception of a few public uses. All wells are currently metered at the well
head. Well production meters and surface water meters are tested on an
annual basis. The source water meters are maintained within an accuracy of plus
or, minus 5%. Based on the results of the accuracy tests, the meters, are,
calibrated, repaired or replaced as needed. Universal metering is a standard of
this utility will be an element of this plan.
5. WATER RATE STRUCTURES
The City of La Porte has adopted an Increasing Block Rate structure. A copy of
the current water rate structure is attached in Appendix B and is made part of the
Water Conservation Plan.
6. METER REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
Meter testing is conducted by contract forces. The meter repair and testing
program is structured per AWWA recommendations as follows;
1. Major Production imeters - test once per year
2. Meters larger than four inch — random testing every 5 years
3. Meters larger than one inch - random testing every 7 years
4. Meters smaller than one inch - random testing every 10 years
In addition, the City will verify that each meter in the system is properly sized for
the average volume of water being used in accordance with the manufacturers'
specification for the meter. Based on testing and field evaluation, meters are
repaired or replaced as needed. Large meter (1 inch and larger) replacement is
prioritized based on usage volume, functionality and age. Residential meter
replacement is prioritized based on functionality and age.
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7, LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR
The City of La Porte currently has leak detection programs which will be
maintained. The program includes:
a. Monthly water use accounting by the Billing Department which
identifies high water usage after the service meters which
may indicate leaks.
b. Visual inspections by utility employees who keep a constant
watch out for abnormal conditions indicating leaks or illegal
connections.
C. Visual inspections of storm water outfalls are conducted during
periods of dry weather to locate leaks that may be entering
storm drain systems.
d. Distribution system pressures are monitored continuously with a
SCADA system.
e. Maintaining an adequate maintenance staff, inventory of repair
parts and equipment necessary to repair any leaks.
An annual water accounting or audit is considered be part of the
program. Sources of water loss, once located, are immediately
corrected. Data from the audit is used to monitor and
evaluate system conditions,
RECYCLING/REUSE
As previously noted, the City of La Porte has the capability of reuse and recycling
of treated effluent. Current use includes the recycling of approximate one million
gallons per month at the La Porte Wastewater Treatment Plant used in process
water, belt press operation and wash down. Additionally, as indicated above, re-
use water is made available and used by the La Porte Bay Forest Golf Course
and the Little Cedar Bayou Park for irrigation purposes. The amount will vary
during the year according to the season.
H. WHOLESALE WATER CONTRACTS
Wholesale water contracts entered into or renewed, after the official adoption of
this plan,, and including any contract extension, shall include that each successive
wholesale customer develop and implement a water conservation plan or
water conservation measures using applicable elements in accordance
with T.A.C.30,Partl,Chapter 288, Subchapter A.
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The City of La Porte maintains a records management system to monitor and
track customer account information and usage. The Billing Department has the
ability to segregate usage groups such as residential, multi -family, commercial,
institutional and industrial users, The data for water produced is monitored and
recorded to enable accurate tracking of monthly water usage,
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The City of La Porte Public Works Director acts as the Administrator of the Water
Conservation Program. The Administrator oversees the execution and
implementation of all elements of the program. He is also responsible to oversee
the keeping of adequate records for program verification. The program will be
enforced through adoption of the Water Conservation Plan by Ordinance or
Resolution. A copy of this instrument is attached in Appendix C.
The service area of the City of La Porte is located within Region H of the regional
water planning area. The City of La Porte has provided a copy of this Water
Conservation Plan to the Texas Water Development Board and Region H.
Confirmation of this notification is found in Appendix D.
The effectiveness and efficiency of this program will be imonitored annually by
annual reporting to the TWDB, This water conservation plan will be reviewed and
updated, as appropriate, based on an assessment of previous five-year and ten-
year targets and any other new or updated information. A utility profile is
provided with this plan as Appendix E. The City will review and update its
Water Conservation Plan every five years to coincide with the regional water
planning group. Future amendments or updates will be evaluated by the
Administrator to determine if a substantial modification exists that would warrant
additional review by City Council,.
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HELP CONSERVE
TODAY
Inside your home, toilets consume the most
water, followed by washing machines and
showers. Outdoor use can account for more
than 30 percent of total home water use.
Here are a few easy things you can start
doing today to save water.*
& Fix leal<s — Leaks waste both water and
energy and can account for 10 percent or more
of your water bill. Frequently check for leaks in
your toilets, washing machines,
and sinks. A slow drip
adds up.
Shorten
shower time —
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save at least 12.5 gallons per
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That's over 4,500 gallons a year.
6 Turn off the faucet — Don't
let water run when you wash your
hands, brush your teeth, and shave.
Turn it off until you need it again.
6 Lower washing machine water level —
Use the lowest water level setting on your
washing machine whenever possible,
6 Water more officiently — Limit your yard
watering to no more than once a week, and
prevent water ev I aporation by watering eady
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in the morning —and newr on windy Oys
pavement or other unnecessary areas.
rain sensors to your irrigation system,
6 Washing machines — High -efficiency
washing machines can save almost 25 gallons
ECO "of water per load, and they save
energy.
Toilets .The average flush
F of an older toilet uses about
"3.6 gallons of water, compared
to newer, high efficiency toilets that
use just 1.3 gallons per flush.
6 Sprinklers — Install rain shut-off devices so
you don't water the yard unnecessarily
during or after a rain.
* indoor water use numbers are from
the Alliance for Water Efficiency,
www.allignceforwaterefficiency,org
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Description
Amount
Section
this Code
Chapter 62. Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public
Places
Article A Vacating, Abandoning and Closing Streets and
Alleys
7(a)
Application fee to vacate, abandon or close
(minimum) .....
300.00
62-32(a)
Chapter 74. Utilities
Article H. Industrial Waste
Division 3. Public Sewer Use
Subdivision 1. In General
(a)
Application fee for wet industry classification
permit ......
25.00
Article ///, Water and Sewer Service Charges
Division 1. Generally
(a)
Collection cost of lien for delinquent utility bill
50.00
74-224(c)
Division 2, Water Service Rates and Charges
(a,) Water service rates:
74-246
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Description
Amount
Section
this Code
(1)
Residential use: A minimum charge, per
7.95
month
(2)
Apartment units, duplex units, individual
535
mobile homes in mobile home parks, with
units not individually metered for water: A
minimum charge per month, per living
unit .....
(3)
Commercial and industrial use: A minimum
charge pier month shall be made in
accordance with the size of the meter utilized
to measure service to the customer in
accordance with thie following schedules
a.
3/4-inch meter, or smaller, meter ...
935
bi.
1-inch meter.....
12.85
c.
11/2-inch meter..—
22.75
d.
2-inch meter .....
36.65
e,
3-inch meter, (including fire hydrant
76.35
meters leased from city) ......
f.
4-inch meter ...
131.85
g.16-inch
meter ......
290.60
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Description
Amount
Section
this Code
h. I
8-inch meter or larger
51180
(4)
Volume charges:
a.
Each minimum bill of residential,
commercial and industrial shall include
2,000 gallons of water per month.
b.
Each minimum bill of apartment units,
duplex units, individual mobile homes in
mobile home parks, with units not
individually metered for water, shall
include 2,0100 gallons of water per unit
per month,
c�,
Each additional 1,000 gallons used by a
customer each month shall be charged in
accordance with the following schedule
1. For the next additional 8,000 gallons
2.98
exceeding 2,000 gallons (per 1,000
gallons) .....
2. For the next additional 15,0001 gallons
3.28
exceeding 10,000 gallons (per 1,000
gallons) ......
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Amount
Section
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3, Each additional 1,000 gallons
3.77
consumed exceeding 25,000 gallons (per
1,000 gallons)
d.
The volume charge to commercial and
industrial shall be in accordance with the
schedule in volume charges, (4.)c,
e.
The volume charge to apartment units,
duplex units, individual mobile homes in
mobile home parks, with units not
individually mietered for water, shall be in
accordance with the schedule in volume
charges, (4)c after the usage, of the
amount of water exceeds the number of
units billed, times 2,000 gallons each
month.
(b)
Certain water services:
74-249
(1)
New service fee
10.00
(2)
Transfer of service fee .....
15.00
(3)
Meter replacement fee .....
25.00
(4)
Pressure testing of service lines
25.00
(5)
Rereading of meter .....
5.010
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Description
Amount
Section
this Code
(6)
1 Fire hydrant meter:
74-249
a,
Rental deposit fee
1,500.00
b.
Daily rental usage -fee
15M
c.
Initial attachment fee
25.00
d.
Relocation fee .....
25.00
(c)
Service restoration fee:
74-251 (c)
(1)
Regular hours ....
25.00
(2)
After regular hours
35.00
(d)
Discontinuance of service:
74-251 (e)
(1)
With locking mechanism .....
25M
(2)
Additional fee for removal of or tampering
with locking mechanism .....
25.00
(e)
Administrative penalty for unauthorized tap or
hookup .....
200.00
74-251 (f)
(f)
Deposits for service:
74-252(c)
(1)
Owner -occupied, single-family residence
consurners
90,00
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Amount
Section
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(2)
Other single-family residence consumers .....
125.O�O
Division,3. Sewer Service Rates and Charges
(a)
Rates for sewer service
74-276
Thie following rates shall be applicable for sewage
treatment by the city computed on a monthly basis:
(1)
Residential use: A minimum charge (per
9.75
month) .....
(2)
Apartment units, duplex units, individual
5.75
mobile homes in mobile home parks, with
units not individually metered for water: A
minimum charge per month, per living
u n it
(3)
Commercial and industrial use. A minimum
charge per month shall be made in
accordance with the size of the meter utilized
to measure service to the customer in
accordance, with the following schedules
a.
3/4-inch meter or smaller meter .....
16.95
b.
1 -inch meter - ...
25.95
c,
11/2-inch meter .....
50.95
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Description
Amount
Section
this Code
dT2-inch
meter .....
85.95
e.
3-inch meter .....
186.95
f.
4-inch meter or larger .....
326.95
(4)
"volume charges:
a.
Since sewer discharge is not metered, all
volume charges shall be based on the
total water volume charged to the
customer.
L
Each minimum NI of residential,
commercial and, industrial shall include
2,000 gallons of sewage discharge treated
each month.
c.
Each minimum bill of apartment units,
duplex units, individual mobile homes in
mobile home parks, with units, not
individually metered for water, shall
include 2,000 gallons of sewage discharge
treated per unit, each month per unit.
d.
Each additional 1,000 gallons treated for
a customer each month, shall be charged
in accordance with the following
schedule:
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Amount
Section
this Code
Residential, per 1,000
3.00
gallons
2.
Commercial and
3.00
industrial, per 1,000
gallons .....
3.
Apartment units,
3.00
duplex units, individual
mobile homes in
mobile home parks,
with uniits not
individually metered
for water, per 1,000
gallons .....
e,
Computation of volume based on water
purchased
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Amount
Section
this Code
1.Residential:
The
35.00
volume of sewage
treated shall be based
on 85 percent of the
resident's water
volume billed each
month. However, the
maximum residential
charge will be limited
to
2.
Commiercial and
industrial: The volume
of sewage treated will
be based upon 85
percent of the monthly
water consumption.
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Amount
Section
thi,s Code
3.
Multiunits: The volume
charge to apartment
units, duplex units,
individual mobile
homes in mobile home
parks, with units not
individually metered
for water, shall be
based on 85 percent of
the amount of water
billed each month.
f.
Senior citizen discount: Residential
customers 60 years of age or older shall
be entitled to a $2.00 monthly discount
on their primary account.
Division 4, Utility Development Fees
(a)
Water Development fee (equal to or under 2.5
acres):
Rates, per 100 square feet of the Ilot, tract or parcel
of land to which waiter connections may be made,
plus a water tapping fee listed below:
(1)
Residential ....
None
(2)
Commercial/Industrial.....
None
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Revised 2020
ASS ORDINANCE OF THE CITE' COUNCIL OIL THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, THAT
APPROVES AND AUTHORIZES AMENDMENTS TO THE WATER CONSERVATION PLAN;
CONTAINING A SE'VERABLITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, The City of La. Porte is required by Texas Administrative Code, Title 30, Partl,
Chapter 288, to develop and maintain a Water Conservation Plan; and
WHEREAS, The City of La Porte has developed a Water Conservation Plan since 1987; and
HEREAi , "T"lie Texas Vw ater Development Board requires five-year updates to said plan;
Section I. The City Council of La Porte hereby approves and authorizes the amendments to the Water
Conservation. Plan, and a copy of which ison file in the office of the City Secretary.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, in conflict with any
provision contained herein is hereby repealed to the extent of any conflict.
Section 3. if any section,, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause,
of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
remaining portions of this Ordinance., and it is hereby declared to be the intention or this City
Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of
the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared
invalid.
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a
place convenient to the public at the City 11all of the City for the time required by law preceding
this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code,
and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and forrmally acted.
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
PASSED and APPROVED this, the 13"' day of .April, 2020.
ATTEST:
i
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark T. ,Askins, Assistant City Attorney
" .........
11,00
f
Revised 2020
City ofla Porte Puklic Worl(s, DepartMent
uu
Estakksked 1892 Providing essential publicservices to the citizens of La Porte in
AI-eXAS the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.
Aprii17,2020
Texas Water Development Board
1700 North Congress Avenue
P.O. Box 132,31
Austin, Texas 78711-3231
Reference: Submittal of Water Conservation Plan
City of La Porte
PWS 1010018
In order to comply with Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 288, Subchapter 13, Rule 288, The
City of La Porte submits its current Water Conservation Plan.
Should any further action be necessary please contact me at (281) 471-9650, or at rn y jj
Respectfully,
Ray Mayo
Director of Public Works
City of La Porte
Attachmeints;
One (1) Copy of Water Conservation Plan with Appendices
and Utility Profile
2963 N. 23rd St. m La Porte, Texas 77571 ma (281)471-9650 m www.laporletx.gov
City of I a Porte PAliC Wolf-6 Department
[staklisked 1892 Providing essential public services to the citizens of La Porte in
the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.
April 20, 2020
Sonia: Zamudio
1577 Dam Site Road
Water Conservation Group Region I -I
Conroe, Texas 77304
Reference: Submittal of Water Conservation Plan
City of La Porte
PWS 1010018
In order to comply with Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 288, Subchapter B, Rule 288, The
City of La Porte submits its current Water Conservation Plan.
Should any further action be necessary please contact me at (281) 471-96SO, or at n1aU( @Ippqrtgjx,gc:rv.
Respectfully,
Ray Mayo
Director of Public Works
City of La Porte
Attachments:
One (1) Copy of Water Conservation Plan with, Appendices
and Utility Profile
2963N.23rdSt. m LaPorte, Texas 77571 m (281)471-9650 n www.laporietx.gov
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A
Revised 2020
Name of Utility: City of La Porte
Public Water Supply Identification Number (PWS l[)): TX1010018
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Number:
Surface Water Right ID Number:
Wastewater ID Number:
Contact: First Name: Robert
Last Name: Banks
Title: Utility Superintendent
Address: 2963 N. 23rd St.
City: La Porte
Zip Code: 77571 Zip+4:
Email:: ban I(sr@laportetx.go,,
Telephone Number: 2814705108
Date:
Is this person the designated Conservation
Yes 0 No
Coordinator?
Regional Water Planning Group: H
Groundwater Conservation District:
Our records indicate that you:
Z Received financial assistance of $500,000 or more from TWDB
V Have 3,300 or more retail connections
M Have a surface water right with TCEQ
A. Population and Service Area Data
1. Current service area size in square miles: 32
Attached file(s):
9le Name File Description
'apture,PNG I
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Historical service area population for the previous five years,
starting with the most current year.
Year
Historical Population
Historical Population
Historical Population
Served By
Served By
Served By
Retail Water Service
Wholesale Water
Wastewater Water
Servico
Service
2019
34,733
1,476
34,733
2018
34,733
0
34,733
2017
34,733
0
34,733
2016
34,733
0
34,733
2015
34,733
0
34,733
3. Projected service area population for the folflowing decades.
Year
Projected Population
Projected Population
Projected Population
Served By
Served By
Served By
Retail Water Service
Wholesale Water
Wastewater Water
Service
Service
2020
33,703
441�
33,703
2030
34,449
479
34,449
2040
34,963
509
34,963
2050
35,785
541
35,7135
2060
36,729
570
36,729
4. Described sources)/method(s) for estimating current and projected populations.
�TWDB WEBSITE- 2021 REGIONAL PLAN; 2019 LAPORTE ANNUAL WATER CONSERVATION
PLANIREPORT; NOTE- ON #2 ABOVE, PLEASE CHANGE WHOLESALE POP FROM 1446 TO 441
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C. System Input
System input data for the previous five years.
Tout System hipw = Si?If wppAed a Irnpo(ted- Expwted
Year
Water Produced In
Purchased I Imported
Exported Water In
Total System
Total GPCD
Gallons
Water in Gallons
Gallons
Input
2019
117,5S9,237
1,207,318,452
79,321
1,324,798,3613
104
20ILS
85,463,783
1,324,640,281
0
1,410,104,064
111
2017
120,209,419
1,215,740,891
01
1,335,950,310
105
2016
114,368,787
1,254,080,000
0
1,368,448,787
108
2015
122,251,246
1,290,972,084
0
1,413,223,330
111
Historic
111,970,494
1,258,550,342
15,864
1,370,504,972
108
Average
C. Water Supply System
Attached file(s):
File Name File Description
WATER.pdf
1, Designed daily capacity of system in gallons 3,,695,000
2. Storage Capacity
2a. Elevated storage in gallons: 1,850,000
2b. Ground storage in gallons: 1,845,000
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D. Projected Demands
I., The estimated water supply requirements for the next ten years using population
trends, historical water use,, economic growth, etc.
Year
Population
Water Demand (gallons)
--2021
33,778
1,331,628,760
2022,
331853
1,334,485,260
202,3
33,928
1,33 7,441, 760
202'4
34,003
1,340,398,260
2025
34,078
1,343,354,760
2026
�34,153
1,346,311,260
2027
34,228
1,349,267,760
2028
34,303
1,352,224,260
2029
34,378
1,355,180,760
2030
34,449
1,357,9791,580
2. Description of source data and how projected water demands were determined,
III TWDB REGIONAL WATER PLAN & LAPORTE UTILITY PROFILE REPORT I
E. High Volume Customers
The annual water use for the five highest volume
RETAIL customers.
Customer
Water Use Category
Annual Water Ilse
Treated orRaw
CHEMICAL LIME
CORP.
Commercial
44,534,700
Treated
FOREST VISTA
MOBILE HOME PARK
Residential
21,156.000
Treated
PECAN MHP
INVESTORS, LLC,
Residential
12,334,300
Treated
Albemarle Corporation
Industrial
10,945,200
Treated
Harbour Bay Office
Residential
8,401,900
Treated
2. The annual water use for the five highest volume
WHOLESALE customers.
Customer
Water Use Category
Annual Water Use
Treated or Raw
City of Morgan's Point
Municipai
79,400
Treated
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F. Utility Data Comment Section
Additional cornments about utility data.
secflcm lk systown, F)ata
A. Retail Water Supplier, Connections
1. List of active retail connections by major water use category.
Water Use Category
Total Retail
Percent of Total
Type,
Connections (Active +
Connections
Inactive)
Residential - Single Family
11,555
72A9 %
Residential - Multi Family
3,111
19Z2 %
Industrial
71
0.45%
Commercial
1,102
6.91 %
Institutional
101
0.63%
Agricultural
0
0.00%
I Total
15,9401
100.0
2. Net number of new retail connections by water use category for the
previous five years
Net Number of New Retail Connections
Year
2019
Residential,-
i�
Single
Family
183
Residential -
Multi -Family
0
Industrial
2
Commercial
12
institutional
0
Agricultural
0
Total
1971
2018
73
0
6
10
0
0
89
2017
33
2
0
21
0
0
56
2016
74
0
1
27
4
0
106
2015
79
3
1
34
7
0
124
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B. Accounting Data
The previous five years' gallons of DETAIL water provided in each major water use category,
Year
Residential -
Residential -
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Agricultural
Total
Single Family
Multi -Family
2019
621,401,940
184,431,300
29,030,900
283,614,400
39,159,293
0
1,157,637,833
2018
674,586,600
135,879 300
34,222,100
274,050,757
35,281,843
0'
1,154,020,900
2017
662,882,800
134,136,000
24,574,200
260,684,300
34,863,370
0
1,117,140,670
2016
645,329,800
134,287,300
25,833,500
256,074,320
35,663,500
0
1,097,188 420
201
693,990,600
168 055 700
16 228 100
� 228 591 700
r
28r 179 100
0
1,135,045, 200
G. Residential Water Use
The previous five years residential GPCD for single family and multi -family units.
Total
Residential
1,.
M
d M
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D. Annual and Seasonal Water Use
1, The previous five years' gallons of treated water provided to RETAIL
customers.
Total Gallons of Treated Water
Meath
January
2019
103,337,000
2018
121,193,000
2017
105,257,000
2010
109,459,000
2015
1.09,773,000
February
92,542,000
99,031,000
96,541,000
102,915,000
99,811,000
March
April
108,351,000
107,823,000
113,277,000
109,516,000
105,713,000
1.08,726,000
112,605,000
103,634,000
107,410,000
110,367,000
May
118,173,000
139,963,000
120,828,000
112,109,000
115,433,000
June
115,421,000'
128,619,000,
110,392,000
113,260,000
119,554,000
July
122,441,000
136,310,000'
113,884,000
140,005,000
139,914,00,0
August
125,929,000
134,693,000
114,576,000
131,194,000
153,935,000
September
119,480,000
110,206,000
112,027,000
118,245,000
116,804,000
October
114,933,000
113,909,000
120,123,000
125,560,000
124,316,000
November
102,371,0001
95,792,000
108,326,000
1.18,802,000M
f�e�cember
103,265,000
104,433,000
104,128,000
1,12,699,000
Total
1,334,066,000
1,406,942,000
1,320,521,000
1,400,487,000'
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2. The previous five vears' gallons of raw water provided to RETAIL customers.
Total
Gallons of Raw
Water
Month
2019 _
2018
2017
2016
2015
January
0
0
0
0
0
._... u
February
0
0
0
0
0
March
0
0
0
10
0
April
0
0
0
10
0
May
0
0
0
0
0
July
0
0
0
0
0
August
0
0
0
0
0
September
0
0
0
0
0
October
0
(
0
0
0
November
0'
0'
0
0
0
December
0
0
0
0
0
iota)
0
0
0
0
0
3. Summary of seasonal and annuals water use.
Summer RETAIL
(Treated + Raw)
Total RETAIL
(Treated + Raw)
2019
2018
363,791,000
399,622,000
1,334,066,000
1,406,942,000
2017
338,852,000
1,320,521,000
2016
384,4S9,000
1,400,487,000
2015
413,403,000
1,417,460,000
Average in Gallons
380,025,400.00
1.,375,895,200.00
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E. Water Loss
Water Loss data for the previous five, years,
Year
Total Water Loss
Water Loss In
Water Loss as a
in Gallons
GPCD
Percentage
2019
111,707,515
9
8.43%
2018
196,601,182
16
13,94%
2017
161,763,705
13
12.11 %
2016
214,582,085
17
15,68%
20 IS
219,077,1481
17
15.50%
Average
180,746,3271
14
13,13%
F. Peak Day Use
Average Daily Water Use and Peal< Day Water Use for theprevious five years.
Year
Average Daily
Peak Day Use
Ratio
use (gal)
(gal)
(peaklavg)
2019
3,654,975
3954250
1.0819
2018
3,854,635
4343717
1J269
ZU17
3,617,865,
3683173
1.0181
2016
3,836,950
4178902
1,0891
2015
3,883,452
4493510
1.1571
G, Summary of Historic Water Use
Water Use Category
Historic
Average
Percent of
Connections
Percent of
Water Use
Residential - Single
Family
659,638,348
72A9 %
58,26%
Residential - Multi -Family
151,357,920
19.52 %
13,37%
Industrial
Commercial
25,977,820
260,603,095
OAS %
6.
2.29%
23.02%
Institutional
34,629,421
0.63 %
3O 6 0/.
Agricultural
0
000 %
ala
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1-1. System Data Comment Section
I
sec'Con HL syste"rin -')�"itna
A. Wastewater System Data
Attached ffle(s):
File Name File Description
WASTEWATER.pdf
1. Design capacity of wastewater treatment plant(s) in gallons per day: 7,,560,000
2. List of active wastewater connections by major water use category,
Water Use
Metered
Unmetered'i Total
Percent of
category
Connections
Total
Connections
Municipal
14,666
014,666
95,38 %
Industrial
57
0 57
0.37%
Commercial
553
0 553�
3.60 %
Institutional
101
0 101
0,66 %
Agricultural0
0
0 0
.00%
D
Total
15,3771
0, 15,377[EEE100.00
1%)IG
3. Percentage of water serviced by the wastewater system: 96,40%
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4, Number of gallons of wastewater that was treated by the utility for the previous five years.
Total Gallons of Treated
Water
Month
018
2017
2016
2015
January
178,624,000
143,180,000
124,518,000
115,117,000
143,029,000
February
155,109,000
139,684,000
79,940,000
77,921,000
69,631,000
March
95,090,000
96,470,000
117,614,000
110,386,000
163,703,000
April
90,120,1000
97,386,000
103,988,000
118,024,000
129,891,000
May
162,611,000
86,225,000
81,187,000
117,733,0010
185,358,000
June
123,892,000
96,393,000
121,136,000
162,301,000
152,628,000
July
106,452,000
121,712,000
111,711,000
83,326,000
68,520,000
August
102,926,000
1102,183,000
176,391,000
148,315,000
85,068,000
September
160,526,000
236,091,000
112,951,000
95,984,000
106,423,000
October
134,137,0010
150,735,000
94,806,000
72,887,000
113,205,000
November
114,602,000
130,921,000
76,580,000
72,258,000
147,987,000
December
89,155,000
148,332,000
112,985,000
108,329,000
110,802,000
Totall
1,513,244,00011,549,312,000
1,313,807,00011,282,581,00011,476,245,000
5, Could treated wastewater be substituted for potable water?
0 Yes (j) No
B. Rouse Data
1. Data by type of recycling and reuse activities implemented during the current reporting period.
Type of Reuse
Total Annual Volume
(in gallons)
On -,site Irrigation
Plant wash down
53,341,000
19,415,430
Chlorination/de-chlorination
1,941,5�70
Industrial
Landscape irrigation
(park,golf courses)
0
Agricultural
Discharge to surface water
1,456,159,000
Evaporation Pond
0
Other
Totall
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C. Wastewater' yysem Data Comment
Additional comments and files to support or explain wastewater system data listed below.
On the previous page, the amount listed for onsite irrigation is actually the, amount for the landscape
irrigation at the nearby Golf Course,The City of La Porte has a Type 2 Reclaimed Water Permit,
Authorization #R 10206001.
Also, not included in A. 4, (amount of wastewater treated), there was an additional 474,000,780
gallons of wastewater (total for the last 5 years) pumped to another wastewater treatment facility.
This wastewater system belongs to LaPorte, but is not piped to our city wastewater treatment plant.
But this area is part of the water service area.
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