HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-023RESOLUTION NO. 02-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE THE
NECESSARY STEPS TO APPLY FOR AND OBTAIN DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
(DOE) APPROVAL OF A 34 ACRE-FEET/YEAR WATER RIGHT TO IRRIGATE THE
GOLF COURSE
WHEREAS, the City owns the Port Townsend Golf Course and leases it to a second
party to operate; and
WHEREAS, the lease agreement calls for the City to provide water to the golf course for
irrigation purposes; and
WHEREAS, this water comes from the City's regular surface water system that supports
the entire city; and
WHEREAS, demand for water use at the golf course peaks in August - October, the
same time frame that the City is forced to reduce or curtail surface water use to maintain
minimum in-stream flows on the Big Quilcene River; and
WHEREAS, the City could use untreated ground water (wells) to irrigate the golf course
thus reducing the demand for surface water during the most critical time of the year; and
WHEREAS, the use of ground water requires an approved Department of Ecology water
right and the approval process can take many years to complete; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must authorize any agreements entered into by the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that the City Manager is authorized to take the necessary steps to apply for and obtain
DOE approval of a 34 acre-feet/year (approximately 11 million gallons/year) water right to
irrigate the golf course.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this twentieth day of May, 2002. ,~x /~, ~
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Attest:
City Clerk
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John P. Watts
City Attorney
Resolution 02-023