RES 2006-31TOWN OF 'TROPHY CLUB
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 - 31
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO INITIATE A FORMAL REQUEST TO THE
UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT TO BEGIN
DISCUSSIONS REGARDING A SECOND WATER SUPPLY
FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Benjamin Franklin once said, "When the well is dry, we know
the worth of water"; and
WHEREAS, clean water is the lifeblood of 01-lr nation, our state and our
community; and
WHEREAS, water is what will support the future quality of life and
economic growth of the Town of Trophy Club; and
WHEREAS, 100% of the purchased water comes from Fort Worth and
the Town is grateful to be a Fort Worth wholesale water customer; and
WHEREAS, due to drought, waste, and the deteriorating supply of
available ground water being experienced all over the State of Texas, the
reliance on potable water is growing at an alarming rate; and
WHEREAS, current water supplies in the State of Texas are projected to
decrease about 18 percent, from about 17.9 million acre-feet in 2010 to about
14.6 acre-feet in 2060; and
WHEREAS, the demand for water in Texas is expected to increase by 27
percent, from almost 17 million acre-feet of water in 2010 to 21.6 million acre-feet
in 2060; and
WHEREAS, in May of 2006, the Board of Aldermen extended an invitation
to the Town of Trophy Club to participate in an historic study to determine the
feasibility of bringing a second water supply to these communities from the Upper
Trinity Regional Water District; and
WHEREAS, the completed study has produced sufficient evidence to
support moving forward to formally request consideration by the Upper Trinity
Regional Water District Board of Directors to allow the Town of Trophy Club to
purchase, transport and store Upper Trinity water thus resulting in a second
supply of safe and adequate drinking water for the Town of Trophy Club.
NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the Town Manager is in- mediately authorized and
directed to initiate formal contact with the Upper Trinity Regional Water District to
begin discussions toward this lofty goal.
Section 2. That the Town Manager is further directed to continue the
Town's partnership with the Town of Westlake to pursue the mutual best
interests of both communities by working closely together in this process.
Section 3. That the Town Manager determines any necessary budget
adjustments to support ,tt-~is process and report back to the Town Council for
consideration and action at tlie earliest possible date.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its passage
as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON 'THIS 18'~ DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006.
Club
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia Adams, Town Attorney
Nick Sanders, Mayor of Trophy