HomeMy WebLinkAbout85-090RESOLUTION NO. 85- 90
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7/19/85
A RESOLUTION OF THE: CITy COUNCIL OF ~THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA:SUPPORTING PRADO
RESERVOIR WATER CONSERVATION
WHEREAS, in the semi-arid coastal plain of Southern
California, it is imperative that every reasonable measure be
taken to conserve precious local water supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Water District is currently
seeking to'deve%oP a cooperative program with the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers to optimize the utility of Prado Dam Reservoir on
the Santa Ana River in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties to
store flood and other waters; and
WHEREAS, by legal stipulation Orange County is entitled
to conserve water in the Prado Reservoir up to elevation 514 feet
mean sea level; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Water Distriqt has agreed to
work with Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and public and
private agencies in those counties to mitigate any adverse effects
of storage of water for conservation purposes behind Prado Dam;
and
WHEREAS, it is essential to continue multiple use of
public property and to maintain a-strong commitment to continued
cooperation in the management of the Santa Ana River flows for
flood control, water conservation, recreation and wildlife and
natural habitat preservation, between all agencies, public and
private, that share the Prado Basin site;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that the City of
Santa Ana fully acknowledges the essential nature of water con-
servation in the Santa Ana River watershed as described herein
and urges the United States Congress to authorize the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers to develop a water conservation program,
compatible with its flood control operations, at Prado Dam; and
RESOLUTION NO. 85- 90
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Santa Ana fully
supports the comprehensive management of the Prado Reservoir to
provide flood control, water conservation and habitat enhancement
as well as parks and recreational uses in the Prado area.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED this 5th day of Au§ust , 198~.
Daniel E. Griset
Mayor
Janice C. Guy
Clerk of the Council
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Griset Absent
Johnson .Aye
Acosta Aye
Hart Aye
Luxembourger Aye
McGuigan Aye
Young Aye
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
E~ Coo er
City Att~